I just test drove the qx80 and loved it in the scenery trim but this top Nissan trim will give me everything I want for probably $20k less and no premium gas ❤
I've got a soft spot for nissan. My first vehicle was an 87 pathfinder, very high mileage and falling apart by the time it got to me but still loved it. Had a friend with a 240sx, loved that one too. I hope this is the beginning of a comeback for them.
Cant lie, Im impressed. They really nailed a lot of key details. Truthfully, Nissan has been quietly revamping its whole lineup. Not too many bad offerings there anymore.
I look at this and can't help but wonder why Nissan decided to kill the Titan- that interior (and the new engine) would have addressed most of the complaints with the truck.
Because a 3rd gen Titan would have to be developed and designed in the US and it’s poor sales didn’t justify the expense of redesigning it, instead they should spend their development costs on a new Xttera
@@chezzyperson3339I don't think they'll need to do a lot of development, since it will be based on the Armada. All they'll need to worry about is building them in North America.
Nissan V-6 engines and VQ engines are legendary. I will miss their 5.6 Endurance, which is probably the most dependable V8 ever made. I have 300k on my Titan and a friend of mine was at 550k miles.
I was just saying this too! Not sure how people can claim the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade are unattractive while everyone copies their design language. I think Nissan has leaned way too far into Chevrolet/GMC’s styling here though. The interior looks ok but this looks like a cheap Tahoe/Yukon on the exterior.
Thank you for acknowledging this vehicle with such a "world view". Being in North America (USA) we get such a USA-centric view of things, however manufacturers are global. Many markets influence one another and I don't think that's talked about enough. Love this PRO4X, however I don't think I'll be able to afford one.
Never owned a Nissan. I'm looking at his over a Lexus GX550. More room here, 4 low... cameras... more room... better AC... great interior. Just wonder what the gas mileage is going to be and how truly "off-road worthy" the Pro-4x will be.
I like how Alex and Redline seem to be professionally chummy with each other. They seem to team up at industry events. Automotive RUclips is a competitive space. Nice to see everyone being civil with each other. Although I imagine the guys at SavageGeese hate everyone.
It’s a step in the right direction but the Tahoe and Expedition are going to offer more space and better tech. They both sell 5x better than the Armada.
I have a 2021 Tacoma Off Road long bed that i've tricked out and i hate the new Toyota offerings. I'm interested in the Pro 4x Armada even over the gx550 because of the over all size and luxury to go with the off road features. Just wondering about that gas mileage.
Great job, Alex (and Sofyan)! This is what the Sequoia should have been. We have a second-generation Sequoia and are so disappointed in the third-generation one. Hopefully, they price it less than the GM twins and third-generation Sequoia. Nissan has to out-compete the competition on both price and features to regain their footing, in my opinion.
The only change that i can see that i like is the addition of the rear diff lock. Things that suck: V8 gone, no more shift lever, Auto start/stall technology, no more real guages, no more parking brake pedal?, V8 gone, And if they switched to electric power steering then at also sucks. Think i will be hanging on to my '22 armada for a long time.
The US finally gets a locking rear differential? That's a step the the right direction. And, I believe this is the first Off Road trim 3-row with a bench in the 2nd row (Pathfinder Rock Creek, Pilot Trail Sport, Sequoia TRD Off Road, etc.).
I had Geolanders on my Frontier Pro4X and ran snowmobile/ATV trails (with the appropriate permit) in Eastern Ontario from May to October. They are extremely capable tires.
Nobody is going to be taking their $80k gigantic SUV off road any further than a flat dirt or gravel road. Basically just far enough to get to the glamping site. They just want a mall crawler that looks like it could go off-road, so the wheel and tire choice on this tank is appropriate. If they put wheels/tires that were actually appropriate for off-road use (let alone the suspension for it) people would complain about it.
I've taken my Wagoneer off road many times hunting. Not rock crawling but I've been stuck in mud and snow, used 4 low a few times. Admittedly, I will say that more soccer moms drive these large suvs then taking them off road like I do.
That's way too much cheap looking gloss black materials. Especially on a more "off-road" oriented vehicle. You know it's going to all look horrible with dust and scuffs. Yeah, I just can't do it.
baffles me why nissan thinks ARMADA is the better name.... just call it the PATROL! in the world the PATROL is PRESTIGOUS and CLASS! they should have just called this the PATROL in the USA MARKET and got rid of the Armada name....
I really wish Nissan can build a strong proper suv like back in the day GU Patrol Y61. Needless to tell how I feel about these newer V6 twin turbos. On vehicle manufacturers point its a good business as they won't last long and people will buy new vehicles sooner.
Hybrid battery pack + solid rear axle...it's impossible for a flat cargo area with that combination. Toyota should have stuck to the independent rear suspension of the previous generation Sequioa.
@@damilolaakanni I prefer the older sequoia because it’s a better vehicle than the current one. Bulletproof v8 and transmission, and a lot more room, and better quality too. The new one is complete garbage. The current sequoia is already outdated while the older one is a lot more modern
It’s not impossible for Toyota to have a flat floor. They choose not too, by using the dinosaur nickel hydrate battery instead of a much smaller lithium battery.
Finally Nissan is bringing back the bench seat for their higher trim. It was baffling why SL had captain chairs when most sold are for families. Talk about being of the mark.
If I ask for a more capable armada that’s what I’d want, not some different trim on a separate model than the one I’d want. They should all be more capable.
Shiny piano black open-spoke wheels? No, thank you. If you actually ever take this thing off-road, have fun cleaning the mud off the spokes and brakes.
I take my SUVs off-road. I’m not a fan of 20” wheels. Nor am I a fan of black wheels. My LX came with stupid 21” wheels. I quickly replaced those with some 18” wheels off a Sequoia. Push button shifters are a dealbreaker for me. No thank you very much.
I like it, except cargo capacity. Really only the same as many mid-size crossovers, despite 8-10" longer. And much less than minivans. That and the price are big detractors for this vehicle class.
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It being tuned for regular gas and not having to use premium is such an underrated feature.
Especially when the vehicle gets poor fuel economy.
Hopefully it’s similar to the prior VK56 where premium was still the recommended option and gave a slight bump in performance because of it.
Most luxury car makers would argue that the premium fuel is required to lower NVH in the cabin. Lexus would say it is a smoother engine.
Alex, We have to credit Nissan for that sliding, 40/20/40 second row. Far too many expensive SUVs are missing those highly useful features these days.
my 2019 expedition has it
I just test drove the qx80 and loved it in the scenery trim but this top Nissan trim will give me everything I want for probably $20k less and no premium gas ❤
I've got a soft spot for nissan. My first vehicle was an 87 pathfinder, very high mileage and falling apart by the time it got to me but still loved it. Had a friend with a 240sx, loved that one too. I hope this is the beginning of a comeback for them.
Cant lie, Im impressed. They really nailed a lot of key details. Truthfully, Nissan has been quietly revamping its whole lineup. Not too many bad offerings there anymore.
I look at this and can't help but wonder why Nissan decided to kill the Titan- that interior (and the new engine) would have addressed most of the complaints with the truck.
Nissan is developing a Frontier-like PHEV (one-ton pickup according to Nissan) for North America with Mitsubishi, if it helps.
Because a 3rd gen Titan would have to be developed and designed in the US and it’s poor sales didn’t justify the expense of redesigning it, instead they should spend their development costs on a new Xttera
@@chezzyperson3339I don't think they'll need to do a lot of development, since it will be based on the Armada. All they'll need to worry about is building them in North America.
Nissan V-6 engines and VQ engines are legendary. I will miss their 5.6 Endurance, which is probably the most dependable V8 ever made. I have 300k on my Titan and a friend of mine was at 550k miles.
Seems like a good alternative to the full size Land Cruiser we are not allow to get anymore! Nissan might not be dead yet, still kicking and fighting!
Nissan outdone themselves with the new armada. I really hope it succeeds
You can tell Nissan studied the Tahoe z71 for this refresh and the Escalade for the qx80
I was just saying this too! Not sure how people can claim the Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade are unattractive while everyone copies their design language. I think Nissan has leaned way too far into Chevrolet/GMC’s styling here though. The interior looks ok but this looks like a cheap Tahoe/Yukon on the exterior.
@@G-Rated yea you replace the Nissan badge with a Chevy badge and it could’ve been the new traverse lol
Very happy for nissan 🎉 I hope they can bounce back and attract buyers
Them headrests in the third row be like “Roger, Roger”
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This comment just made my day!!!
Thank you for acknowledging this vehicle with such a "world view". Being in North America (USA) we get such a USA-centric view of things, however manufacturers are global. Many markets influence one another and I don't think that's talked about enough. Love this PRO4X, however I don't think I'll be able to afford one.
i wish Nissan make a new generation of Titan that have this front facia.
American customers don't really buy Japanese Full Size Trucks
Never owned a Nissan. I'm looking at his over a Lexus GX550. More room here, 4 low... cameras... more room... better AC... great interior. Just wonder what the gas mileage is going to be and how truly "off-road worthy" the Pro-4x will be.
I like how Alex and Redline seem to be professionally chummy with each other. They seem to team up at industry events.
Automotive RUclips is a competitive space. Nice to see everyone being civil with each other.
Although I imagine the guys at SavageGeese hate everyone.
Also the folks at TFL.
Although I wonder if the Canadian Civil War between TSP and TH is still ongoing...
@@aarzu10everyone knows TH is better.
Throttle house for the win. I don’t get good vibes from the straight pipes.
@@seriously6331 Afraid they may Throttle you with a Straight Pipe? 😂
Absolutely stunning vehicle! Just a very gorgeous, rugged, upright and masculine looking SUV.
Don't care for black wheels. And 17 or 18" wheels would be better.
Can't wait to see how the refreshed Tahoe and Expedition compete with this.
I love the look of the Tahoe. $$$$ tho
It’s a step in the right direction but the Tahoe and Expedition are going to offer more space and better tech. They both sell 5x better than the Armada.
@@DeadAir21 but the expedition only has the slimmest of margins when it comes to space compared to the Armada for total cargo volume (excluding the L)
The patrol has a small refrigerator in the central arm rest. Which is huge deal in hot climates.
That PRO 4X with a rocky ridge kit with a 2 inch lift 😍
Can’t wait until the Arabs put 1100 HP in this!
Inside and out, this is NICE ! I would take this over a new Landcruiser / gX550 or Sequoia any day, and I currently drive a 2019 Tundra
I have a 2021 Tacoma Off Road long bed that i've tricked out and i hate the new Toyota offerings. I'm interested in the Pro 4x Armada even over the gx550 because of the over all size and luxury to go with the off road features. Just wondering about that gas mileage.
This Armada is amazing to see how great it stands out.🙌🏻
Way better, this is now an option for myself.
Wow what is stylish design is that
Great job, Alex (and Sofyan)! This is what the Sequoia should have been. We have a second-generation Sequoia and are so disappointed in the third-generation one. Hopefully, they price it less than the GM twins and third-generation Sequoia. Nissan has to out-compete the competition on both price and features to regain their footing, in my opinion.
Agreed Sequoia a real let down....this is what Toyota should have done.....
You were the only reviewer that included the ambient lighting … which I wanted to see….thanks 👍🏻
Looks better than the QX80!
Please
I think I like the QX80 front better but I like the rear of the Armada I think a bit more.
The QX80 looks a bit better, in my opinion, but the lack of fog lights, although there are placeholders for them, is a deal breaker for me.
The only change that i can see that i like is the addition of the rear diff lock. Things that suck: V8 gone, no more shift lever, Auto start/stall technology, no more real guages, no more parking brake pedal?, V8 gone, And if they switched to electric power steering then at also sucks. Think i will be hanging on to my '22 armada for a long time.
An armada was the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. And all these big boats fit the pattern.
Easily accommodating nachos and lemonheads while pulling your dad's boat!
Nissan Patrol is back
Nissan is missing a huge opportunity here….release the Patrol Armada with all the off road goodies and it will fly off the floor.
This is home run
Looks nice!!!! Armada was long overdue for a haul, and I think this will help Nissan boost sales.
The US finally gets a locking rear differential? That's a step the the right direction. And, I believe this is the first Off Road trim 3-row with a bench in the 2nd row (Pathfinder Rock Creek, Pilot Trail Sport, Sequoia TRD Off Road, etc.).
I’m can’t help seeing 2015 style Tahoe headlights
Thank god, Patrol in the US
70K for Pro4X new Armada w v6TT or 76k for a 4cyl FE Land Cruiser? Ehhhh Nissan welcome home.
It’s beautiful ❤
THIS WAS SO NEEDED
I’m looking forward to getting $20,000 off a 2024 at the end of the year
I had Geolanders on my Frontier Pro4X and ran snowmobile/ATV trails (with the appropriate permit) in Eastern Ontario from May to October. They are extremely capable tires.
yeah.... a lot of professional overlanders roll with Geolanders.
Third row headrests out there looking like battle droids from the Star Wars prequels.
Nobody is going to be taking their $80k gigantic SUV off road any further than a flat dirt or gravel road. Basically just far enough to get to the glamping site. They just want a mall crawler that looks like it could go off-road, so the wheel and tire choice on this tank is appropriate. If they put wheels/tires that were actually appropriate for off-road use (let alone the suspension for it) people would complain about it.
Yes we will my good man.
I've taken my Wagoneer off road many times hunting. Not rock crawling but I've been stuck in mud and snow, used 4 low a few times. Admittedly, I will say that more soccer moms drive these large suvs then taking them off road like I do.
Those button transmissions are very weird to use
Please call it patrol not armada.
20 inch wheels on vehicles intended for driving off-road is ridiculous... 17 or max 18 inches are more practicable.
Very happy with the refresh. Love the QX80 looks more but this seems to fit a young family better. 🤷🏼♂️👍
That's way too much cheap looking gloss black materials. Especially on a more "off-road" oriented vehicle. You know it's going to all look horrible with dust and scuffs. Yeah, I just can't do it.
A very nice product, good job Nissan.
I'd buy this over the competition. Sell the 20s right away and get some 18s with real off-road capability.
Looks awesome. Wish it also included an updated/new Titan...Nissans trucks are fantastic...Their cars would be w/out a CVT in everything.
Wow, new Armada is looking nice, but just traded in my 2004 Armada for a 2019 QX80.
That must have been a huge upgrade.
@@Voltedge89 yes, absolutely 💯 .
baffles me why nissan thinks ARMADA is the better name.... just call it the PATROL! in the world the PATROL is PRESTIGOUS and CLASS! they should have just called this the PATROL in the USA MARKET and got rid of the Armada name....
Patrol makes people think of the police, not sure if that would be better or worse for their sales.
I wonder if somebody owns the name in the US… may not even be a car company.
I like the name Armada. I hate the name "patrol".
Those recovery locations are horrible. Did they not think about when you might need them?
Should plop that V6 in the Frontier.
It's already available in the patrol International, the 316 hp 3.8 litre
I really wish Nissan can build a strong proper suv like back in the day GU Patrol Y61. Needless to tell how I feel about these newer V6 twin turbos. On vehicle manufacturers point its a good business as they won't last long and people will buy new vehicles sooner.
Rolling console looks so good until it mets the piano black eyesore
See Toyota a flat rear cargo area isn't that hard to do!
Since when does Toyota actually think? 😂 they can’t do anything right
Hybrid battery pack + solid rear axle...it's impossible for a flat cargo area with that combination. Toyota should have stuck to the independent rear suspension of the previous generation Sequioa.
@@damilolaakanni I prefer the older sequoia because it’s a better vehicle than the current one. Bulletproof v8 and transmission, and a lot more room, and better quality too. The new one is complete garbage. The current sequoia is already outdated while the older one is a lot more modern
It’s not impossible for Toyota to have a flat floor. They choose not too, by using the dinosaur nickel hydrate battery instead of a much smaller lithium battery.
Looks Amazing!
Wish they didn’t kill the Titan smh😢
This looks like a range rover from side
The second row is brilliant. Sold! Nissan, baby, I’m coming home!!
I like it!
But why No diesel option for N America??
Tahoe / yukon has it...
I wish they would remove that piano black plastic. Put a split tailgate on the Armada and steal a march on the competition.
Nissan's headed in the right direction, albeit 2 steps forward, 1 step back.
Would love to see how these hold up 4-5 years from now. If they hold up well I’m for sure thinking of getting this over the Sequioa and other brands.
The front logo not being centered annoys me. It's too high up.
Will buy!!
Oh yea! More glossy black trim to look horrible after a year.
It’s hard to grasp how big the trunk is when Alex isn’t crawling into it and closing the door behind him 🚙
Finally Nissan is bringing back the bench seat for their higher trim. It was baffling why SL had captain chairs when most sold are for families. Talk about being of the mark.
we need to normalize NOT calling plastic undershrouds "skid plates"
Alex it looks like your backyard
The side view mirrors look odd especially from the front of the vehicle.
Great job Nissan! Minus the mpg/ no hybrid technology.
Did the Pro-4X have a head up display? I know it was on the Platinum model, but I didn't see the top of the dash in front of the driver on the Pro-4X.
no whyy is the gear buttons now
You can get a 3 seat option in the qx80 as well as an option
Nissan has released now… great vehicle but how long till it comes on market in the USA and Y not UNTIL 2027 in Australia ???
Personally, I would check Tire Rack for an 18" wheel and tire package.
Just wanted to say it's interesting to learn that Infiniti is only available in a finite ammount of markets.
They should also make hybrids
If I ask for a more capable armada that’s what I’d want, not some different trim on a separate model than the one I’d want. They should all be more capable.
I hope they offer a diesel option in other markets, particularly in Asia.
Front tire issue, you can’t fit bigger tires in the front. Rear axle ground clearance issue, it had low ground clearance for off-roading.
they should have keep the 5.6L
❤ and hand 👏🏾 @ Nissan
Shiny piano black open-spoke wheels? No, thank you. If you actually ever take this thing off-road, have fun cleaning the mud off the spokes and brakes.
Looks great
Wish they would put the achates engine in their trucks and SUVs
I take my SUVs off-road. I’m not a fan of 20” wheels. Nor am I a fan of black wheels. My LX came with stupid 21” wheels. I quickly replaced those with some 18” wheels off a Sequoia.
Push button shifters are a dealbreaker for me. No thank you very much.
I like it, except cargo capacity. Really only the same as many mid-size crossovers, despite 8-10" longer. And much less than minivans. That and the price are big detractors for this vehicle class.
Yukon rear lights !
ugh, this would have been shared with the titan
Nice 4x4 but can you fit a bull bar to the front and dual wheel carrier on the back 🤷
Is that a hump in back row? No flat floor?
Air suspension is the added advantage but not sure how good and reliable it is.
Patrollllll best car lol
PATROL SOUNDS BETTER THAN ARMADA...! NISSAN NAILED IT