The 5.6 Liter V8 under the Armada's hood pumps out 305 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque, and does a great job putting the 5458 lb SUV through its paces. The Armada can tow up to 9000 lbs – an optional $650 tow package was installed on my test vehicle with a lower final gear ratio to give more access to the grunt. 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS haul the Armada down from speed, and vehicle dynamic control helps keep the wheels on the road.
I drove the Armada at low speed off-road for a few minutes at a recent event. In SE dress, the Armada has a skid plate, shift on the fly 4-wheel drive and 10.7 inches of ground clearance. With a 123.2 inch wheelbase, the Armada is not well-suited to extreme off-roading, but it will do a fine job on the dirt road to Grandmother's house. The $1,600 DVD Entertainment package will keep the kiddies quiet while you drive.
