Should you BUY a 2020 Nissan Armada Platinum or WAIT for a redesign?
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
- The Armada is the largest Nissan SUV available. Under the hood is a 5.6L V8 that is pumping out 390 HP & mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. It's exterior features bold line and for the first time 22in wheels. On the inside you will find plenty of room, lots or technology and a high level of comfort. Is the Nissan Armada worth the money?
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My dad bought a Nissan Armada in 2005, we had it for 5 years, then dad replaced it with the 2010 Armada, which we had for 7 years, we sold it in 2017. In 2020 my dad passed away, now 2021 I’m looking into buying an Armada again, to continue the legacy
Thanks for sharing that!
Sorry for your loss.
Actually I like that they don't jump on the train of redesigning every year just for the sake of it. I always liked Nissan for doing it right the first time and for not rendering my car "last gen" a year after I bought it.
every time I search ANY car Raiti's Rides has a review of it.
Thanks for letting me bring it to you!
Fyi ,this vehicle is made in Japan, automatic transmission. Air ride rear suspension, aka Nissan patrol tried and true ,last suv you'll buy👍
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
I own a 2019 armada and I love it
Very comfortable. It reminds me of
When cars were full size, the ride is incredibly smooth for an SUV. I test
Drove the Tahoe and the Expedition
And honestly they felt cheap.
Robert M. are the Ride quality on the 3 SUVs close?
@@hastensavoir7782 nope. Nissan is more plush and yacht-like compared to the expedition. I prefer the Nissan. The quality is better in the Nissan. Everything is just tighter construction and plusher ride. And like someone else mentioned, it's essentially a Patrol sold on the US market. Only the differentials are different in the US (sadly). Expedition rides much more like a pickup truck. It's still smooth but compared to the Armada you'll be bouncing more harshly over road imperfections.
Wretched Rider that’s both a pleasant surprise (for the Nissan Patrol) and a disappointment (for the Expedition) since the Ford is new and Nissan is 10 yrs old. Nissan’s HBMC seems to have aged well. They did a great job for the facelift and modernized the aging center console. for the next gen I would want a legit 3rd row and a V8 diesel similar to LC’s.
Rented one for a trip to the Rockies, definitely king of the road. Unbelievable torque, hauls this big boy up and over any mountain without even letting the wife know I’m going 100mph. Cars trying to keep up, but get left in the dust. I averaged 25mpg highway while driving it like it was stolen.
Thanks for sharing that experience that you had.
I’m in lov with my Armada Platinum. Is like driving an Airbus
You’re driving a tank lol
😂😂😂😂 But have you ever driven an Airbus??
@@arlesiodiamantino5727 sorry to disappoint you... 🤫
@@YSALF hey ur driving a car which is a legend in the Middle East aka Dubai and other places in the world
I have the older version, 2014 and I honestly prefer it. I know the new one is faster and sleeker but the old design has significantly more utility.
The more I look at it the more it reminds me of the old one, ps my father has a 2005 Nissan Armada. It’s 15 years old and still going strong
So very true!
Joe, been watching you since 10k , keep up the great reviews!
Definetly a comfortable ride. Very agile tank, I love my Armada💪🏾
Joe,
Love your way of documenting a vehicle. Totally honest. Keep it up
Thanks Rahul! I appreciate the support!
iPhone 20 with 36 cameras🤣🤣🤣
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
@@RaitisRides There's no such thing as an iPhone 20.
@@RaitisRides It's just an iPhone 11.
rented one today & it’s amazing
I owned the car since 2010 same car!! 99% but called Nissan patrol, I'm from Dubai.😉👊
Ok
When we bought our pathfinder this past summer, we looked at one of these. We loved it all in all but even at 6'1" it's a high climb into the driver's seat.
Other than that we both really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing that input!
I love the suv, but they could redesign the back
AGREED!
That Badonkadonk!
@@Taviah236 omg 😂😂😂🙈
Great video man and great humor !! !
Thanks Joel! I really appreciate that!
Joe and his twinkies, and zonk!! Always enjoy ur reviews!! Top notch with a sense of humor.👍👏
My very first Nissan SUV!! Nice video Joe.
Might be in need of a redesign,
But it is a good car for the money. Most of its competitors start at $50,000, and most of them are smaller.
That is so very true!
The thing I like about this thing is the 390 hp and all that torque...I’ve driven one of these from enterprise end put 2500 miles on it in 6 days. I actually extended the rental for 2 days just to mash that accelerator down, I was outrunning eco boosts, hemis, and gms and munching on cars. It’s a sleeper and a bit of a gem. With a magnuson super charger it will be a beast. Now the cons, it’s ugly, and the tech looks dated. I’d get a cheap one just for the engine....but not new
We just got ours these this past weekend 🥰🥰 we love it..
How are you doing Joe the 2020 Nissan Sentra I seen one on RUclips absolutely looks nice have a great day and always good video
Hi Antonio! I am doing really well! Nissan is slowly but surely going to get their whole lineup together. Fingers crossed! LOL Thanks for watching!
I drove at 2019 Patinnum from SA Texas to Cincinnati Ohio. Love, Love, Loved it. It’s almost time to purchase my next vehicle this one is in First place.
Thanks for sharing that great input!
Cynthia Payne I rented one and drive from Dallas to Baton Rouge.
I just don’t like this suv at all. Plus it’s ugly.
Driving a 2018 armada and i love it runs so smooth, i get a lot of compliments every day
Thanks for sharing some of the ownership input!
I appreciate the emphasis on snack storage....the reason I bought my last car!
Drove this as a rental and LOVED IT. It’s so luxurious and every vehicle on the road looked tiny compared to this truck lmao
It does have a wonderful ride.
I work for hertz you can get them fot 31k with low miles go for it.
@@Ls-pr9gf Oh wow that is a discount!
@@RaitisRides yes it is for a sl model too..
Since the qx80 got the redesign for 2020 surely the Armada gets it for 2021
"Mount Everest that's furry" "Slower than Molasses" "a cord that is 5 miles long" this is one review that makes me want to laugh so hard. 😂😂😂
I am so glad that I can share the laughs with you my friend!
Dont forget the "oh crap handles"
This is for those who are thinking about getting a Nissan Armada. I’m 6’2 so this a large mans perspective. I’m currently in possession of a 2019 SL. It’s a beautiful truck and gets a lot of attention when it pulls up. It very powerful but is horrible on gas. I mean roughly 12mpg around town. The seats aren’t very supportive, they sit too high, lack whiplash support, and don’t slide back far enough for comfortable leg room. The highway ride is floaty and the steering is very lite. The arm rest is also low so it can be a bit uncomfortable on long trips.
I’ve come to the conclusion that this a short persons large SUV. If you’re 5’9 or shorter everything I complained about as far as comfort is pretty much nonexistent. I also have an F150 and Jeep Grand Cherokee and both are light years ahead in comfort and ride quality in my opinion. The armada can carry more people and is more bang for your buck. If Nissan could give it more comfortable seats better legroom i believe it would sale a lot more.
I want one but the fuel mileage is why I haven't purchased one yet. I've seen the new platinum ones for 50,000. My 80,000 18 wheeler gets 8 mpg so 12 is a damn shame.
I got a 2004 armada and runs like a champ. Underrated full size suv. I like this 2020
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
Joe you have become one of my favorite RUclipsrs. Love the straightforward videos and always wait for the zonk
Thanks Adam! That really means a lot!
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Great review bro 👍
(Sorry my English is not good)
I have own this car since 2014(the same design). It is amazing
In Saudi Arabia we call this car nissan patrol and we have this design since 2010 and it comes with v8 5.6 , v6 4.0
now in 2020 we have the new facelift of the car and u can see it on the internet.
We used to have nissan armada but it is a different car and it has stopped few years ago.
It is amazing to see how our markets are different and i am glad to see these differences within your videos so keep going.
Thanks Faisal! That really means a lot!
Yo nobody used CD’s anymore. Love your videos keep them going!
I have the 2018 platinum reserve 4x4 and I’d say I agree with everything you said
I love mine! 2017 SV 4WD.
For 2020 Infiniti updated the interior of the Qx80, it has the dual screen layout like the Qx50. Also Infiniti updated their key fobs for 2020 model year.
I live in UAE and the refreshed version is out here. New thing for the refreshed Patrol is the dual screen infotainment system (same like in Infiniti Q50) and you can get diamond quilted brown leather too. (FYI, you can get a Nismo version too, which has 532HP 5.6L VK56DD V8!)
LMAO the problem with Nissan's GCC division is that the redesigned models released in US, they appear here in GCC after 10 months, which sucks. The Nissan Versa, which is called Nissan Sunny here, the redesigned model hasn't arrived. (When the redesigned model comes out, give the Versa nameplate). But still, loved the video and smashed the like button! Keep makin' more, Joe!
I love that ejector seat 😍😍😍
Just bought a 2020 SL Armada...love it! Only thing I wish it had is CarPlay...also it doesn’t have Retained Accessory Power which keeps the radio on until you open the front door. Other than that I love it. The V8 is so smooth and powerful!
How is the gas if you don’t mind me asking??
You were a highschool teacher? I bet eating in class wasn't a zonk
Can you review the 2020 Ford Fusion please Joe?!?! BTW, great review!
Hey Joe, GUESS WHAT???!!! The Japan-made Nissan Armada (aka Nissan Patrol) surpassed and trounced both the Toyota Land Cruiser and (US-made) Sequioa models in sales the past 2 recorded model years.
ANOTHER FUN FACT: Both Toyotas also cost $10-40K more!
Here are model year sales figures:
2018:
Nissan Armada - 32,650
Toyota Land Cruiser - 3,235
Toyota Sequioa - 11,121
2017:
Nissan Armada - 35,667
Toyota Land Cruiser - 3,100
Toyota Sequioa - 12,156
The debut of the 100% Japan-made Nissan Patrol to the USDM as the Nissan Armada was a brilliant product planning decision by Nissan North America.
Thanks for the great info!
Thank you
I love it. I have a 2007 and this will be a awesome upgrade.
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience on this one!
For 2020 the QX80 and the global nissan patrol got a center console overhaul with twin touch screens and a new processing unit. So a lot more functions were moved to screens. The armada for the american market will likely see all the refreshes from the 2020 titan. Things like the 9 speed trans and the 10 inch screen and the pano sunroof. (Still hate sunroofs)
You always make me laugh about all the snack spaces. Makes me wonder what hidden treasures your personal vehicle holds. I imagine that if I were your passenger, and you asked me for something out of one of the storage compartments; food would pop out. Need to change the spare? Ooops! You found the popcorn stash! Wanna adjust the seat? You just found your fingers tangled with Twizzlers! I can only imagine what a huge melted mess everywhere on a hot day with all those stashes... HA!!
You need to do a parody video with all your food references! THAT would be hilarious!!!
I’ve driven it a few times as rental...it’s a bit behind the times but it’s comfortable, drives large, and you sit high up with a commanding view of the road but that V8 has some serious horsepower
Thanks for sharing that input based off of your experience!
GREAT VIDEO BUT I AGREE 100%, much needed redesign!
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
This guy cracks me up❗️😂
Never really considered the Armada but I'm kinda diggin' it ...
I am glad that I could share it with you!
I own a 2011 Platinum edition. Over 120K miles and still going strong. I love the old design, I hate that they took away being able to open the glass on the the cargo door. I’m looking for a new SUV and really love what Cadillac has done with the new Escalade. I don’t think I can wait for the next Armada redesign. I used to love the QX80 but hate the new design also.
TY JOE MERRY X MAS I HAVE GREY HAIR NOW FINALY GOT MY ARMADA REVIEW LOL !
I know someone who had a 2017 and it saved her life because she got into a rollover accident and she did not get hurt at all.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
Its beautiful!!!!! I actually love Nissans
Thanks for letting me share it with you Chris!
LOVE MY TANK= ARMADA GREAT VEHICALE AND IT WILL GET UP AND GO!
Driven my friend's 2016. It is a real tank.
*Vehicle
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Lol love the Casio comment haha
I drive a 2018 nissian armada and I love it it’s super fast I have a sunroof in it with leather seats and all it’s fully loaded with blind spot
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
I can’t anymore the food/IPhone jokes 🤣🤣🤣
I appreciate you letting me share the laughs with you!
iPhone 20 with 36 cameras in the back ..what a legend 😂😂😂
Retractable step bars suck, here in the Midwest w/ snow and salt it malfunctions.
Nice review The Armada is the best SUV being made Mine is a 2010 with 126,000 trouble free miles Just waiting for the 2021 to arrive and buy another but keeping my 2010
The newer than 2015 Armadas lost some space and 3rd row sears dont go down to full flat and lost the step to enter the rear and lost the pedal adjustments
But they gained more electronic nannies mor touch screen gizmos so it is up to you
My favourite Armada is the 2015 platinum 4wd
Also
It is ...."should have gone".....not " should have went"....fyi
When you were in the 3rd row you said you were going to zunket because it didn't have USB outlet and that you would need a 5ft usb cord to connect using usb port in the 2nd row...but in the cargo area it as a 12v outlet you can get 12v outlet to usb power cord for passengers in the 3rd row to power their devices..see easy fix...now you have to take 1 zunket back 😁
That's a hassle. It needs to be with the passenger.
world wide nissan patrol 2020 had a facelift, the need to update the interior and the engine but its great
I totally agree with you!
Casio screen lol that's awesome. Would you prefer a used Armada or a used QX80, both can be had under $40K with 1-3 years of age.
I got a 2011 QX56. The thing is awesome. Very comfortable and spacious. I love the Center console. One time I rode from Portland to Eugene and back(2 hour drive 4 hour round trip) in the 3rd row. I’m 5’4 and it was not bad. However I did have to reach back and use the 12 volt behind the 3rd row to charge my phone but a normal cable could reach.
In UAE 2020 got a face-lift
But basically its the same i think Nissan waiting for Toyota to release the new generation of land cruiser so they decide what the next move will be
I have the 2020 SL,,,,,,,,,love it !!!!!!!
I love this suv, I would rather buy this for sure but I wish it had the new transmission as the Titan
I'll be ok if they only upgrade the transmission.
I am so glad that you like this one!
I honestly love that style for the infotainment. I don't like the 2 screens they do in Infiniti
So, the Armada is an ode to granny, not a bad thing Joe!
This is true!
Another good review. This vehicle is a dinosaur though. I’ll never understand why car companies won’t at least modernize the interior if they want to keep the same exterior design.
The refresh should be getting the Titan's 9-speed plus heavily upgraded (much needed) navigation/infotainment system. It's actually quite crisp in the 2020 Titan.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
In 2020 for the price, even with discounts, I would never buy this. Yes, it is big and comfortable, and a good engine, but the tech and instrument gauges are severely outdated. If you bought this 6 years ago and still riding around in one today, that makes sense. But to get a 2020? No. They need a refresh to that interior immediately or a new redesign. Looks like they are taking their time and have a Rogue redesign coming at the end of this year, but they need to work on the Armada asap.
Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective!
Almost bought a 2019 new for 48k a few weeks ago.
Oh wow!
I was waiting for my mom to buy the 2019 Nissan Rouge and i sat in one of these bad boys (a fully optioned 2020 platinum reserve) the whole time, and almost fell asleep. It was infiniti level luxury and was an amazing vehicle. Heated and cooled seats, and it should be a cadillac competitor. 6 hours of relaxing in it. Love it.
The only reason to buy a qx80 is if you want that design but get it under 25k
Long live the Patrol!!!
Yes sir!
I saw those with manual transmission on base model of Patrol with V8 320
They will probably upgrade the interior like Infiniti 2020 or like patrol
Review the Cadillac CT6-V please
Raiti got jokes now, lol!! Love it. $69k might as well get the Infinitiy in my opinion or of course something better for that price
Thanks Jesus for letting me share some laughs with you!
@@RaitisRides anytime Sir, your videos are getting better and better the added humor is a great touch to your videos. Happy holidays Sir
Love it want one just get rid of the 90s interior and I’d buy
I’m sticking with my 04 armada
Sounds like a plan!
Nissan's Land Cruiser. Really called the Patrol
When is the next refresh?
We have a 2018 SL and it is great! Traded out 16 Pathfinder on it this last summer and bought the Armada a year old with 25K on the clock for 20K below new sticker. These are.great vehicals but the math IMO does not work to buy one of these new. Basically drive it off the lot and loose 10K!
Thanks for sharing your ownership experience.
Does anyone know if it has Retained Accessory Power??? Is this something that has to be turned on???
I actually like the interior design even the cd player. lol
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Thank you for zonking the ripply leather on the door panel!! I thought I was in the minority - it drives me nuts!!! Otherwise I really love this big beast of a truck
The Armada inside looks exactly like my 2019 QX80 in the interior. The farther I get into the video it is almost annoying because it is like am I seeing a armada or qx80.
You’re seeing a *Nissan QX80.*
A RUclips Channel with no name they are almost identical
Redesign already? I thought they redesigned it in 2016, making it not as old as their Pathfinder or Rogue or the Armada's competition from Toyota
I have a 2006 armada and it's good
Thanks for that input!
The armada is the best bang for your buck for quality, reliability and most important budget . . The Same SUV is double the price in the middle east and australia
Yes, I asked a long time ago and after looking at all the competition the Armada is the BIGGEST BANG for your SUV BUCK, so I bought a Pearl White Platinum Armada about 2 weeks ago. I love this BIG very capable Beast, we call it Moby.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
@mxmike4714 I am very happy with my Armada, it's has been a trouble free, very comfortable, highly capable ride.
@mxmike4714 You're going to love your low mileage Moby, for a big beast it handles well, smooth ride, very comfortable seats, great responsive V8 engine and it's capable AWD/FWD system.
Wait for the redesign. Why? Look up the 2021 Nissan Patrol. It is the Middle Eastern version of the Armada. I would wait until next year when they might bring a Redesigned Armada.
They really need yo bring over the 2020 Patrol's updates. It has new front/rear updates and the new dual display that includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
I totally agree with you!
When is the redesign?
I got those gas figures in my 2004 Ford Explorer with the 4.6 V8
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
The redesign is already out in the Middle East.
It's a refresh I wouldn't call it a redesign. We won't get a redesign in the US until Infiniti changes the QX80 first
AGREED!
Thanks for that info!
Yo amo mi almada LS 2020 cómoda y mucha potencia
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