- The Nissan Armada has been updated for 2025.
- The new Armada is larger and has a more rigid frame than the previous SUV.
- Replacing the previous Armada's V-8 is a twin-turbocharged V-6 that delivers more power while still maintaining an 8,500-pound towing capacity.
The next-generation Nissan Armada full-size, three-row SUV will go on sale for the 2025 model year, and the automaker gave a first look at it on Tuesday.
He is twinned with new Infiniti QX80 which will also appear in 2025, and, like the outgoing generation, will be sold as Patrol Outside the U.S., Patrol is a name that dates back to 1951 and denotes Nissan's toughest SUV, and that off-road reputation should benefit the new Armada as well.
All the key ingredients for creating a formidable SUV are present, such as: body on frame constructionall-wheel drive, and for the first time Special off-road model Pro-4XOther models include SV, SL, Platinum and Platinum Reserve.
Nissan says the new frame provides 25 percent more torsional rigidity and 57 percent more lateral rigidity than the outgoing Armada's frame, which should result in improved ride quality.
2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X
The previous Armada's 5.6-liter V-8 has finally been replaced by 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 That's shared with the QX80. The V-6 makes 425 hp in the Armada, down 25 hp from the QX80 but 25 hp more than the outgoing Armada's V-8. Towing capacity is unchanged at 8,500 pounds.
The engine is connected to 9-speed automatic transmissionand on all models except the Pro-4X, rear-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive available. The Pro-4X gets all-wheel drive as standard, as well as an electronic locking rear differential, air springs, adjustable shock absorbers, and 20-inch wheels wrapped in 275/60 all-terrain tires.
The Pro-4X offers 9.6 inches of ground clearance, which is higher than other models, as well as improved approach (33.9 degrees) and departure (24.3 degrees) angles. The model also features eight drive modes, many of which are designed specifically for off-road use, and an off-road information display with features such as an inclinometer, slip indicator, and steering angle indicator.
2025 Nissan Armada
The new Armada is slightly larger than the outgoing SUV, measuring 209.6 inches long, up 0.7 inches. However, the wheelbase remains the same at 121.1 inches. Nissan claims an additional 5.7 inches of legroom for the third row and an additional 4.2 inches for the first row. Buyers will be able to choose between seven- and eight-seat configurations.
Cargo space behind the third row increases by 24 percent, or nearly four cubic feet, to 20.4 cubic feet, and with the second and third rows folded, the SUV offers an impressive 97.1 cubic feet.
Up front, the instrument panel features standard 12.3-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment center, with 14.3-inch screens available on Pro-4X, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve models. Nissan says premium materials can be found throughout, including soft leather and open-pore wood trim, and there's also nifty technology like a roof-mounted infrared camera to detect the temperature of front- and second-row occupants and direct more cooling air toward them when needed.
2025 Nissan Armada
2025 Nissan Armada
2025 Nissan Armada
Google Built-in is standard on most models and provides access to popular apps like Google Maps and Google Assistant, while wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range. A premium 12-speaker Klipsch audio system can be added, as can features like a 360-degree surround-view camera system with 3D graphics, Under Front Obstacle View and Wide Forward View for added visibility. Nissan is also making its ProPilot automated driver assistance system a feature that, in some versions, allows hands-free driving in one lane on certain highways.
Sales will begin in late 2024, with pricing information to be released closer to that date.
Redesigned Murano is also expected to arrive for the 2025 model year. Like the Armada, it should also move up a notch, swapping out the engine for a smaller one.