Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but theres still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada are among a small selection of models that can handle the assignment. Both have truck-based designs that provide plenty of muscular capability.
Redesigned for 2025, the Armada has fresh styling, a new turbocharged V6 engine and an updated interior. For its part, the Tahoe could easily be considered a benchmark. Its robust V8 power and capability have helped it earn its place in plenty of American driveways over the years, and the 2025 Tahoe features revised styling and new technology features. Which of these full-size SUVs is the better buy? Edmunds automotive experts compared them to find out.
Performance and fuel economy
The Armada has a new turbocharged V6 that cranks out 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty for both high-speed cruising power and ample low-end thrust. That tops the Tahoes standard V8, which makes 335 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, as well as the optional V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. The Armadas power advantage showed up at the Edmunds test track. It sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. A Tahoe with its base V8 is considerably slower, needing 7.7 seconds to get to 60 mph, though the more powerful V8 helps close the gap.
The Tahoe can play an ace card with its optional six-cylinder diesel engine. Its power output of 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft wont blow you away, but it does get up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Thats the best mpg of the Tahoe lineup as well as the Armadas V6, which gets up to an EPA-estimated 18 mpg.
We like the Armadas strong standard power, but the Tahoes optional diesel shouldnt be overlooked if you prioritize fuel efficiency.
Winner: tie
Towing
Despite its power advantage, the Armada doesnt offer much towing supremacy. Its 8,500-pound limit edges the Tahoe by just 100 pounds. Both models offer similar towing features, including a trailer hitch, wiring, and trailer brake and sway controls. Upper-trim Armadas add extras such as an integrated brake controller and hill descent control, while the Tahoes optional Max Trailering package does roughly the same.
But the devils in the details. The Tahoes 8,400-pound towing limit requires that Max Trailering package. That can make finding the best Tahoe for your needs a bit trickier. In base form, the Tahoe can still tow up to 7,900 pounds. Impressive, but thats 600 pounds shy of the Armadas.
WINNER: Armada
Comfort and cargo
Both SUVs have a smooth ride quality considering their truck-based origins. The Armada and the Tahoe are also each available with an adaptive air suspension system that helps to further enhance ride and comfort and provides the ability to raise or lower the vehicles ride height.
Inside, the Armada impressed us with its excellent seat comfort. The Tahoes seats, in comparison, feel hard and thinly padded. Both models offer similar headroom and legroom, though the Tahoe treats second-row passengers with 3 extra inches of legroom. The Tahoe provides more cargo space, with about 5 more cubic feet (25.5 cubic feet) behind the third row and about 25% more capacity with all rear seats folded.
WINNER: Tie
Features and value
Pricing for the 2025 Tahoe starts at $62,095, including destination, for a rear-wheel-drive LS trim. Nissan kicks off with the Armada SV trim that costs $59,530. Both come with a similar set of features to start out. You get wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, large digital gauge clusters and many standard advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control.
Both SUVs also offer available hands-free driving systems, though weve found Chevys Super Cruise system to be more useful and capable than Nissans ProPilot Assist system. The most expensive Tahoe and Armada trim levels ring up at the register at about $80,000.
With three engines and dozens of options, the Tahoe can be tailored to more specific tastes than the Armada. It also delivers higher maximum fuel economy, though youll need the pricey diesel engine to get it. In general, the Armada will cost less while providing comparable features and capability.
Winner: Armada
Edmunds says
The Tahoe and Armada are both strong picks for a full-size family SUV. But the Armadas fresher design, extra power and towing capacity, and slightly lower pricing make it more compelling overall.
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This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds .
Dan Frio is a contributor at Edmunds.
如今，节能型SUV和跨界车颇受欢迎，但仍需要一款能容纳八名乘客并拖拽重物的全尺寸SUV。雪佛兰Tahoe和日产Armada是少数能满足这一需求的车型。两者均采用卡车底盘设计，具备强大的动力性能。
2025款日产途乐（Armada）经过重新设计，拥有崭新的外观、全新的涡轮增压V6发动机以及升级的内饰。而雪佛兰太浩（Tahoe）则堪称同级标杆，其强劲的V8动力与卓越性能多年来深受美国家庭青睐，2025款车型更采用革新造型并搭载多项新技术。这两款全尺寸SUV该如何选择？埃德蒙兹（Edmunds）汽车专家通过对比评测给出了答案。
性能与燃油经济性
全新Armada搭载涡轮增压V6发动机，可爆发出425马力和516磅-英尺扭矩，无论是高速巡航还是低转推力都游刃有余。这一数据超越了Tahoe的标准V8发动机（335马力/383磅-英尺扭矩）及其选装V8版本（420马力/460磅-英尺扭矩）。在Edmunds测试赛道上，Armada的动力优势显露无遗——其0-60英里/小时加速仅需6.3秒。而搭载基础V8发动机的Tahoe则明显迟缓，需7.7秒完成同样加速，不过更强悍的V8选装版本缩小了这一差距。
Tahoe车型拥有一张王牌——可选装的六缸柴油发动机。其277马力和460磅-英尺的动力输出虽不算惊艳，但美国环保署（EPA）预估其城市/高速综合油耗可达24英里每加仑（mpg）。这一数据不仅是Tahoe系列中的最佳表现，也优于Armada车型的V6发动机（EPA预估综合油耗为18mpg）。
我们欣赏Armada强劲的标准动力，但若您注重燃油效率，Tahoe可选配的柴油发动机也不容忽视。
获胜者：平局
拖车
尽管动力占优，Armada车型却未在牵引能力上展现出显著优势。其8,500磅（约3.86吨）的牵引上限仅比Tahoe高出100磅（约45公斤）。两款车型均配备相似的牵引功能，包括拖车挂钩、线束接口以及拖车制动防摆控制系统。高配版Armada额外搭载集成式制动控制器与陡坡缓降系统，而Tahoe的可选Max Trailering套件也提供了近乎相同的功能。
但细节决定成败。Tahoe车型8400磅（约3.8吨）的牵引极限需配备"Max Trailering"选装包，这使得选择最适合需求的Tahoe车型略显复杂。基础版Tahoe仍可实现7900磅（约3.6吨）的牵引力——虽令人印象深刻，但较Armada车型仍相差600磅（约272公斤）。
冠军：阿玛达
舒适性与载货能力
尽管基于卡车平台打造，这两款SUV均具备平顺的行驶质感。日产Armada和雪佛兰Tahoe还提供自适应空气悬架系统可选，该系统不仅能进一步提升驾乘舒适性，还可调节车身离地高度。
进入车内，Armada的座椅舒适度令人印象深刻。相比之下，Tahoe的座椅则显得较硬且填充较薄。两款车型的头部和腿部空间相近，不过Tahoe为第二排乘客提供了额外3英寸的腿部空间。此外，Tahoe还拥有更大的载物空间：第三排座椅后方多出约5立方英尺（25.5立方英尺）的容积，当所有后排座椅放倒时，储物能力可提升约25%。
获胜者：平局
特性与价值
2025款Tahoe的起售价为62,095美元（含运费），这是后轮驱动LS车型的价格。日产则以59,530美元的Armada SV车型作为入门选择。两款车型的基础配置颇为相似：均支持Apple CarPlay和Android Auto智能手机无线互联，配备大型数字仪表盘，并标配多项先进驾驶辅助功能，例如自适应巡航控制系统。
这两款SUV均配备了可选装的免提驾驶系统，不过我们发现雪佛兰的Super Cruise系统比日产的ProPilot Assist系统更为实用高效。顶配版Tahoe和Armada的注册价格约为8万美元。
Tahoe提供三种发动机和数十种选配方案，相比Armada更能满足个性化需求。尽管需要昂贵的柴油发动机才能实现，但其最高燃油经济性也更出色。总体而言，Armada在提供相近功能与性能的同时，价格更为亲民。
获胜者：阿玛达
埃德蒙兹表示
塔霍（Tahoe）和阿曼达（Armada）都是全尺寸家庭SUV的优质选择。但阿曼达凭借更时尚的设计、更强的动力与牵引能力，以及略低的价格，整体表现更具吸引力。
本文由汽车资讯网站Edmunds向美联社提供。
丹·弗里奥（Dan Frio）是埃德蒙兹（Edmunds）的特约撰稿人。
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