Awesome Nissan Armada

Nissan is showing off this customized Armada SUV at the 2025 SEMA Show. The build transforms the full-size SUV into a desert-conquering support rig inspired by the Nissan Patrol’s racing heritage. Based on the PRO-4X, it gets a custom long-travel CJD Racing suspension with 16 inches of travel, 37-inch Yokohama Geolandar tires, and prototype NISMO beadlock wheels.

We didn’t have a NISMO version of Nissan’s full-size Armada SUV on our bingo cards, but we dig the idea. The 2026 Armada NISMO cranks out 460 hp from its twin-turbo V6, and has louder exhaust, performance tuned steering and air suspension. Visual upgrades include a special front and rear fascia, grille, side steps, rear spoiler, with red brake caliper covers.

The 2025 Nissan Armada is new from head to toe. The 3-row SUV will come in five trims, including a rugged new PRO-4X and a luxury Platinum Reserve. It’s powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with 425 hp and 516 lb-ft. of torque and can tow 8,500 lb. It has a refined new interior offering the latest tech, such as dual 14.3″ screens, Google built-in, and more.

The Nissan Armada has been the Japanese automaker’s largest SUV for 20 years. We hadn’t spent time in one in a while and recently had the opportunity to live with the 2023 Armada for a week. Does the upscale Platinum model have what it takes to keep up in today’s crowded 3-row SUV market?