We Europeans are sometimes a bit narrow-minded, especially when it comes to cars. We all want to drive premium, preferably German and premium. The problem is that car manufacturers sometimes skip great cars for the European market, like this Nissan Armada.
If you don’t know the Armada, that’s not so strange. The Armada is the largest SUV that they build at Nissan. This is the third generation of the Nissan Armada. It is a real SUV on a ladder frame, based on the Nissan Titan pick-up with a huge body on top.
American version of the Nissan Patrol
Those in the know will point out that this is the American version of the Nissan Patrol, and that is absolutely correct. To give you an idea of the size, we have the dimensions for you. The Nissan Armada is 5.32 meters long, 2.11 meters wide and 1.95 meters high. You can choose between rear- or four-wheel drive, something we often see in this type of car.
Engine and performance Nissan Armada
In terms of engine, we have bad news. The gigantic 5.6 V8 has been dropped. In its place, there is now a 3.5-liter V6, the VR35DDTT. Yes, this comes from the same engine family as the engine in the Nissan GT-R. This six-cylinder produces 425 hp and 700 Nm, coupled with a nine-speed automatic. In the right configuration, the Armada can tow up to 3,855 kilograms. Look, then it is handy that it is basically a workhorse.
Variants and luxury
For those who like rugged looks, there’s the Nissan Armada in Pro-4X specification. That’s an off-road version with 20-inch wheels, off-road tyres, adaptive air suspension and a limited-slip differential. For those who prefer a luxury drive, there’s the Armada Platinum Reserve. That’s a sort of Range Rover alternative with 22-inch alloy wheels, a luxury interior and massage functions for the front seats.
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Nissan Armada is not for Europe
As premium as the Armada is, it’s apparently not premium enough for Europe, just like its competitors like the Toyota Sequoia, Ford Expedition, and Chevrolet Tahoe. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but Nissan has promised to keep prices competitive. For context, the current model was previously priced from the equivalent of €51,000 to €65,100.
