2007 Nissan Armada SE Package with DVD $7,990

Nissan's largest SUV, now known simply as the Armada, is as big as the big boys when it comes to power and size. Acceleration is another of its strengths, as Nissan's hauler is motivated by a stout 5.6-liter V8 good for 317 horsepower. The engine moves the Armada off the line with authority and gives the SUV a 9,100-pound tow rating. Not only is this one of the top numbers in the full-size class, our experience has shown that the V8 has impressive stamina in towing situations. A large SUV, the 2007 Nissan Armada is offered in SE and LE trim levels. Choose the base SE and you'll get an eight-passenger vehicle with standard 18-inch alloy wheels; an eight-way power driver seat; a reclining second-row bench seat; dual-zone climate control (with controls for the front and rear); an eight-speaker sound system with an in-dash CD changer and an MP3 player input jack; power-adjustable pedals; full power accessories; and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Move up to the Armada LE and you get a power liftgate; foglights; heated leather seats with power adjustments for the front passenger and memory settings for the driver; second-row captain's chairs; and an upgraded 265-watt, 10-speaker Bose sound system. For 2007, the Nissan Armada's 5.6-liter V8 has been re-rated at 317 hp and 385 pound-feet, though actual performance is unchanged. The V8 also has a flex-fuel feature this year, allowing it to run on either gasoline or E85 (an 85-percent ethanol/15-percent gasoline blend).