The all-new 2025 Nissan Armada arrives with a comprehensive suite of towing technologies that transform how you haul your recreational gear and equipment. With an impressive 8,500-pound towing capacity standard across all trim levels, this full-size SUV delivers the power and capability you need, backed by innovative features designed specifically to make towing easier, safer, and more intuitive.
Nissan has reimagined what towing assistance can be, integrating intelligent systems that provide real-time information and automatic adjustments to keep you and your trailer secure on every journey. For outdoor enthusiasts, boat owners, and anyone who regularly tows, these advancements represent a significant step forward in convenience and peace of mind.
Power That Performs When You Need It
At the heart of the 2025 Armada's towing capability is its new twin-turbo, direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine. Generating 425 horsepower and an impressive 516 lb-ft of torque, this powerplant delivers 25 more horsepower and 103 additional lb-ft of torque compared to the previous V8 engine. The increased torque—available at just 3,600 rpm—gives you confident acceleration even when pulling heavy loads.
The engine works in perfect harmony with the new 9-speed automatic transmission, which features a 40% wider gear ratio range than the outgoing 7-speed. This expanded range provides stronger low-end pulling power for starting on inclines and more efficient cruising at highway speeds. With paddle shifters standard, you maintain precise control over gear selection when navigating challenging terrain or managing downhill descents with a trailer in tow.
Intelligent Towing Assistance Systems
The 2025 Armada introduces Trailer Blind Spot Warning—a first for Nissan. This innovative system extends your blind spot monitoring to cover the entire length of your trailer, up to 33 feet. Simply input your trailer length, and the system automatically adjusts its detection range, alerting you to vehicles that might be hidden from view by your trailer.
Every 2025 Armada comes equipped with a Class IV tow hitch and 7-pin harness/pre-wiring as standard equipment. The PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve grades enhance this further with an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, allowing you to adjust trailer brake force directly from the driver's seat for optimal stopping performance with different trailer weights and road conditions.
Visual Assistance That Eliminates Guesswork
Connecting a trailer no longer requires a second person or multiple attempts. The Armada's enhanced camera systems provide clear visuals of your hitch and trailer connection points. The 3D Around View Monitor allows you to "rotate" your viewing perspective, giving you an ideal angle for lining up your hitch with precision.
When backing up with a trailer, Trailer Back-Up Assist helps simplify this traditionally challenging maneuver. The system provides visual guidance lines on the display screen, showing your projected path based on steering input. This takes the mystery out of reverse trailer maneuvering, especially helpful at boat launches or in tight campground spaces.
Load-Leveling Suspension
On PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve grades, the Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension automatically compensates for trailer weight, maintaining optimal vehicle height and attitude regardless of your cargo or towing load. This system helps preserve proper headlight aim, improves aerodynamics, and ensures consistent handling characteristics even when fully loaded.
Beyond just leveling, this sophisticated suspension system actively monitors road conditions and driving inputs to control body roll, pitch, and dive. The result is a smoother, more stable towing experience with reduced trailer sway and improved directional stability—particularly valuable during highway crosswinds or when passing large vehicles.
Drive Mode Optimization
The 2025 Armada features a dedicated Tow Mode that automatically adjusts various vehicle systems for optimal towing performance. This mode modifies transmission shift patterns to reduce hunting between gears, tunes throttle response for smoother acceleration, and enhances cooling system performance to manage the additional heat generated while towing.
For added security, Trailer Sway Control comes standard on all 2025 Armada models. This system continuously monitors for the side-to-side movement that can occur with trailers at highway speeds, particularly in windy conditions. When sway is detected, the system automatically applies individual wheel brakes and reduces engine torque to bring the trailer back in line without driver intervention.
Practical Towing Features
Beyond the advanced electronic systems, the 2025 Armada includes thoughtful features that address real-world towing challenges. The power-folding and extending side mirrors provide an expanded view around wider trailers. The transmission's manual mode allows you to hold lower gears when towing on grades, preventing unwanted upshifts and providing engine braking.
The Armada's advanced cooling system has been engineered to maintain optimal temperatures even when towing at maximum capacity in hot weather. This includes a high-capacity radiator, transmission cooler, and engine oil cooler working together to prevent overheating during sustained towing.
Bringing It All Together for Your Towing Needs
The 2025 Nissan Armada transforms the towing experience with technologies that work seamlessly together to increase confidence and reduce stress. From the moment you connect your trailer to reaching your destination, these systems provide continuous support that makes towing feel natural and uncomplicated.
With its substantial towing capacity, powerful engine, and comprehensive assistance features, the 2025 Armada stands ready to handle your most demanding hauling needs while keeping you connected, comfortable, and in control throughout the journey.
Visit Orangeville Nissan to explore how the all-new Armada can revolutionize your towing experience. We will demonstrate these advanced towing technologies and help you configure the perfect Armada for your specific requirements—whether you're hauling a boat, camper, or recreational vehicles.
