It's a climb to get into the cabin of the Armada. Nissan has included functional running boards and grab rails to ease the task. The comfortable driver's seat is power-adjustable, as are the pedals, so finding a good driving position is pretty easy. My test vehicle was equipped with leather seats, part of a $4,100 package that included a power sunroof, power liftgate, side airbags and XM Satellite Radio. The steering wheel is adjustable for tilt only, and has buttons for audio and cruise control. There's a large center console, a big glove box, and big storage pockets on the doors. The dash is simple, built with high quality plastics. My favorite features are the non-skid cubbies, just the right size for cell phones, mp3 players and other junk.
The middle 40/20/40 bench seat drew high praise for space and comfort. With two child car seats, there was room for an adult to ride comfortably in the middle – a useful parental buffer between squabbling kids. Access to the third row of seating was easy from either side of the Armada. The third row is not bad at all. The seat is elevated so you can see over the headrests and not feel totally isolated back there. There's enough leg room and depth so that the seating position is not fetal.
