2017 Nissan Armada First Drive Review - In 4K UHD!

Nissan is finally bringing the Nissan Patrol to America as a Nissan Armada. Although the model itself isn't new (we have seen it as the Infiniti QX80 for a while), the 2017 Armada represents one of the best full-size traditional luxury values in America.
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[@samwestern5044]

I laughed when he sat on the floor getting in the 3rd row

[@ZaidProductionsXO]

SAM WESTERN lol my sister always sat on the floor too!

[@ho560402]

Love how you keep improving the format of the score cards! Keep it up Alex!

[@jacksonflower8045]

i’m highly surprised he didn’t say anything about the qx80 within the first minute of the video

[@312milestone]

Love all the vids look forward to each one you rock alex

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My favorite Nissan SUV! Amazing job bro.

[@delvinchandler]

Great review dude keep them coming

[@jamelmoore4356]

Great review! Very well presented and informative! The Armada, Land Cruiser and Expedition are my favorite full size SUV's on the market!

[@vikpagpatanOT]

Hands down the most technical reviewer on KZbin. Great job Alex.

[@krrk6337]

There was another man in Alex's review!

[@briancoleman5940]

This guy does the best reviews out there.

[@victoriagreer4297]

Lots of great information! Answered many questions I had that other reviews didnt cover! Thx

[@ChuksSpotting]

Great review - thumbs up and thanks for sharing! :)

[@ciron28trains]

Keep up the great work, Alex. Always enjoy your awesome review. Very thorough.

[@JulkifliKifli-fv4fx]

very nice car.

[@duranamo4297]

Another great video Alex!

[@slowsleeper550]

THanks for the review, this new armada is going to be the best bang for the buck SUV out there.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

I absolutely LOVE these vehicles.

[@Linuxwarlord]

Excellent well put review, thank you Alex! ;L)

[@yayankee1]

Thanks for all your work.....nice job

[@JewCrew420]

Nice video my dude. Have a great evening!

[@yeon723]

Alex you're an awesome presenter!

[@supraphonic88]

Wonderful positioning of the spinning Mazda badge in the background at 14:39

[@FreshWorks415]

Very thorough review!

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@georgemullin7772]

Great review on this vehicle vary informative indeed thanks.

[@jeffersonlink9882]

Excellent review.

[@realbhopwood]

The Armada has always been the better looking of the two since their U.S. premier. Best towing for the value.

[@monotiny101]

It's raining ash! Great reviews

[@NissanPodcast]

Nice review..

[@TheFallOutGear]

i really enjoy watching your vedieos and how much information that you give out is fantastic. was wondering if you are going to ve looking at the Subaru Outback thought.

[@ronnie_g5051]

I like the way this update of the armada looks,it makes you sorta think of a lexus rx 570 and the back bumper doesn't look bad to me,and just by reading some the comments some people like this vehicle some don't,you can't please everyone,but I like how this SUV looks,nissan makes good products.

[@MaureenMurphy_]

Kameron Green Same, I don’t think it’s ugly.

[@subzerized]

great review.. looking forward to the lexus lx570 review

[@coureurdebois]

so much QX80 in the shape / silhouette, but where its definitely QX80 inspired is that interior, which is not a bad thing at all.

[@moshariff6320]

Exactly!

[@coureurdebois]

24/7 Gaming :)

[@ZaidProductionsXO]

Justin Bouche Bro infinity is Nissan

[@NissanPodcast]

Well the QX80 is based on this so

[@charleskinsley2590]

Alex you do awesome reviews!! Please do the Jaguar F Pace asap:)

[@MrRussian2023]

man I love this new armada hopefully the platinum is around 60gees and I'll get one

[@saltwaterdrew]

Alex if you had to choose, and money were not an issue, which would you pick Armada, QX80, or Yukon Denali?

[@mujtabamujeeb786]

LMFAO loved the reaction when you fell down btw great review 😂😂😂😂

[@aalberto4961]

The interior looks almost exactly the same as my QX80 minus the Nissan/Infiniti badges and the stitching on the seats. I love the Nissan patrol and I wanted one for many years but the only way you can get one here in Canada is to get a close and related cousin: the Infiniti QX80. That is what I drive everyday and have a Q50S Red sport 400 on days I feel like driving a smaller vehicle.

[@marinoint]

Please review the new 2017 GMC Arcadia V6 Denali. Thank you.

[@cosmicbluevox1001]

Alex. you should review the EVO x final edition before its gone. it would be great. noone really has a good detailed one

[@gabehartman6832]

Any one else notice the interior of the car went from Gray to a taupe?

[@SuperCortisone]

Alex when will you review 2017 Kia sportage ? you said you will have it once you return to California months ago

[@Faisals_Adventures]

I drove it during 1 week rental. Very spacious and comfortable. However, it feels too big to drive in most places. It was especially uncomfortable in the snow clogged HOV lane in Boston. It tries to hog up almost the whole width of the lane. Visibility is excellent and the seats are very comfortable. It is a thirsty beast. RWD is awful in the snow. It was plated in Georgia. I was Very HAPPY to get back my own 2017 Highlander Hybrid after driving this.

[@djayt1215]

Not even the same segment. The highlander is just a raised minivan

[@thomaswalker2067]

I love the videos. do you agree that the 2017 Nissan armada look like the Infiniti

[@ShowemRight]

I'm praying Nissan will add a 4x4 option on their Nissan NV 12 passenger van for the 2018 lineup.

[@fifthcircle1]

Bad ECM'S are causing trouble...wait to buy this! As of 12/6/16, ours has been in the shop. Waiting on a new ECM. $60k car, in the shop for 3wks of the three months we've owned it. Not happy!

[@Supertrooper697]

Very interested to see how Infiniti redesigns the new QX80. Surely, they don't want to look exactly like their Nissan counterparts (and they've been using this look for 6 years now).

[@thebetterway73]

Alex - any word on whether or not Nissan will put the 5.0 Cummins in this?

[@artsbest1]

An excellent review of an equally excellent driving machine. Why bother with Infinit's version of this SUV?

[@goodbless6094]

been waiting for a long time... really love it but can't afford it... next wait will be the all new Sequoia... hopefully the price will not be over my roof...

[@JRShoesTech]

3:37 lmao but i love this suv very nice!

[@focusedmessagemarketing958]

The 2018 Armada does not have Apple Car Play but other 2018 Nissans do! What’s up Nissan???

[@RangerAmateur]

Definitely the best value in the segment. But thing is, either people don't quite use 3rd row will opt for Tahoe etc, or those who heavily rely on 3rd row/love the absolute largest car available will go for the Suburban. Sitting in between could be a good thing but also might make yourself a dilemma.

[@jtpfla3]

Hey Alex how does the third row here compare to the third row of the Durango?

[@tritchie6272]

It does seem like a pretty good value when compared to its competition.

[@sharifm4093]

nice and knowledgeable presentation, good point for doing some comparison, thank you why are these huge SUV not Hybrid or more fuel efficient when we know it´s possible !!??

[@djayt1215]

Price and utility

[@Haley_Castro]

these are lit (i have one)

[@zhaoguanyugary]

Alex......please review the 2017 e class

[@akarimsiddiqui7572]

Could you explain the "Auto" options in these new 4wd. I always thought AWD are only truly auto and 4wd needs the knob to activate mechanical LSD.

[@otherwiseunknown2443]

anyone know if brush guards or grill bars are out for this? since it has the sensors in the front and back I can't seem to find any.

[@easyx9mm]

This is QX80 for 20k less, its new for Nissan in NA market...but it is not a new design. Infotainment system is years behind competition ( old design), instrument cluster is also not worthy of 2017MY. Engine more powerful, however torque of old Armada was nearly identical at lower RPM range (more user friendly). No cylinder deactivation technology that GM uses on their pushrods engines. I'm surprised how little improvement was made in fuel economy after adding two more gears to a gearbox! Over all it's nice improvement over old car, unfortunately five years to late! ( my two cents , owner of qx80 and supremely reliable 08 qx56 )

[@NiharM77]

Why did they wait so long to release this instead of releasing it just after the QX56 in 2011?

[@rahulrane1658]

Hello Alex, Though this is longer than the older Armada, it seems smaller inside, with regards to both cargo and passenger volume. I sat in both vehicles side by side at the dealership. 2nd and 3rd rows are more cramped than the older model. Would you know why is that?

[@bobsmith9603]

Rahul Rane I realized that too from my first generation QX56 that it had much more room in the 3rd row seats.. The latest QX80 doesn’t even have as much much room at all in the 3rd row..

[@Shomanchik]

It is a good alternative to Land Cruiser 200 in Canada. We don't have the Land Cruiser in dealerships, but Lexus LX570 is too expensive. Armada Platinum is the choice to think of.

[@smurf131cr]

Review the jeep grand Cherokee srt8 or the grand Cherokee summit fill size suv please!

[@BlackCrypToN21]

Is Mercedes Benz updating the Wagon & Coupe body styles of the E Class yet? so far they've only updated the Sedan. & Any word on a updated Audi Allroad yet?

[@BlackCrypToN21]

It's a car channel people post comments like this all the time dumbfuck so shut the fuck up!

[@m7md4x4]

So it is EXACTLY Nissan Patrol, depending on your location you might get Patrol Badge or Armada Badge

[@behtareen4745]

007 007 , There's a little difference, in the body to my eyes.

[@cydwitdacurls855]

Review the qx 80

[@shellcasing1040]

They should've put twin turbos on that V8 to extract better HP and torque numbers.

[@wolarsky]

we know the 4x2 SV starting price. What's the starting price on the 4x4 SL?

[@goldaria9228]

I love your videos, but how do you find the time to research, test drive, and film all these cars

[@goldaria9228]

I love listening to you even though I know I won't buy the cars. Is that weird?

[@ho560402]

I believe this is his job! What a lucky guy right?!

[@rkalla]

+gold aria a lot of us feel the same way - don't feel bad!

[@kingm1156]

With 118K subscribers...I doubt it...

[@mountainhobo]

"With 118K subscribers... I doubt it..." -- What do you think, that you start with a million subscribers? Give Alex some time. It's already 125K subscribers, btw.

[@chrgav1286]

$44-45k for a base Nissan Armada, no thanks! I just don't see the 6k increase. I want to see how much of a discount the dealership will offer. It's a nice SUV but knowing Nissan/Infiniti don't hold their value as much, I'll just wait or look elsewhere. Nice Review as always, Alex!

[@djayt1215]

They dont hold value BECAUSE you expect discounts lol. Resale value is based on manufacturer incentives on new vehicles. The more you save on the front end they less you recoup on the back

[@bestpilot98]

Alex, you're the best! Armada------"BARF"!!!

[@keithaquino5516]

4:37 - assume? Or asewm?

[@firstnamelastname3202]

I own an Infiniti QX56 and I feel like a sucker! THEY’RE THE SAME CAR.

[@SSS-mp8th]

It seems a bit odd that Nissan decided to bring this in 2017 since the QX56 was here 7 years ago and let’s face it this s very slightly decontented QX56/80. I would assume the QX80 would be redesigned soon so you are really getting an old platform. Having said that if they had brought this a few years ago I may have gotten it. I have driven the QX56 and liked it just not the price tag.

[@ShowemRight]

can a rear passenger access a door handle from the (inside) on that lift gate to exit the vehicle..?

[@djayt1215]

They all have an emergency exit handle

[@jadesegumpan61]

Alex on Auto can you test drive/in depth review of the 2017 Dodge Journey R/T AWD next? thanks.

[@hertzair1186]

You’ve got your Demuro’s and you’ve got your Hoovies….but if you want just the facts, ma’am …..go to Alex.

[@mikec1655]

Technically Toyota big v8 is slightly bigger lol Idk if it has as much power but it's technically bigger

[@Linuxwarlord]

381hp, less compared to this Armada's 391 even wtith Toyota 5.7L v8 lol

[@jasonstevens5950]

Did you know the Armada is in the Guinness book of world records with the most fuel consumption of any vehicle. Lol

[@MrKirkaudi]

hey Alex does this truck have Apple play?

[@focusedmessagemarketing958]

PAUL H No.

[@199hf]

Does it have AAuto

[@zaino660]

Price?

[@royaltylw5347]

Why is the leg almost same as that in a VW atlas a midsize SUV

[@Grumpini]

I think this is actually a great-looking SUV. Most others look pretty bad.

[@davids1816]

So Alex, you think an SV with the safety package could sneak in under 50?

[@chrgav1286]

I don't think you can add features on Nissan besides small add-ons like captains chair and such. It will be by trim. If you mean Lane assist, adaptive cruise control, 360 birds view and such as Safety, you have to get Platinum.

[@davids1816]

+Chr Gav he said in the video he thought the SV would be the volume seller and would add the safety tech. so he implied it is available.

[@chrgav1286]

+David Street That would be nice if its true because I've been wanting to get one(i think platinum is overpriced) but knowing all Nissan are by trim. Cross fingers though.

[@chrgav1286]

I didn't finish the vid and had to watch the rest. I heard him say SL not SV can be added with safety package which fine with me. I don't need the platinum.

[@MrRussian2023]

what other colors

[@neftalimonita4784]

I am waiting for you to do a Tesla model x review. I am buying one, but I don't trust any other reviews other than yours.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

A great used car bargain.

[@FrozenFreezerMc]

its exactly like the nissan patrol 2016

[@mrgreen4138]

Actually if the main different is the back door

[@focusedmessagemarketing958]

AND..,you are how tall??? Give your height when doing reviews.

[@bobsmith9603]

Ed Victory Yea that would be pretty useful to know..

[@tiredtill2010]

Ed Victory 6 feet

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

GMC and Cadillac uses the 6.2L V8.

[@victorw5796]

I'm surprised Alex didn't catch that. He is usually spot on with details.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Did I say 6.0L? I had my LS2 on the brain I think.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

+Alex on Autos ☑️

[@alexthursby7703]

Alex on Autos

[@Dholi3144]

The Car Crazy Guy im surprised because those suvs get 16 city and 23 highway. Gmc yukon, chevy tahoe/suburban etc. all use vortec engines which is the same engine used in taxis

[@tiffanymarlow2399]

I have this but copper

[@ClasssicAri]

Why is this car that big when the cabin is that small.

[@gatewaypark1]

Define budget

[@GOBbluthagain]

This car looks like it came out in 2007

[@mikec1655]

Close lol it came out in like 2010 as the qx56

[@mrgreen4138]

You mean like zombie

[@scarroll625]

The trip computer screen above the steering wheel is VERY dated. I saw that in an 06 Altima.

[@ZaidProductionsXO]

GOBbluthagain your profile pic is strait out of 1887

[@SweatingSausage]

It certainly will drink fuel like it came out in 2007.

[@kchose2766]

3:40...that's what happens when you come from reviewing a Range Rover with not so much space between third row and door.

[@officialkuolajak]

It looks like nissans infinity SUV

[@lmn222002]

Man I just think the interior dash is ugly..I was hoping for an update like the Titan XD or even the Altima/Maxima dash setup...I love the leather and stitching details but the buttons just feel old Nissan Maxima or old Infinity M...with the numerous buttons every where.

[@bintarosector9]

The front looks like a Frontier,