2025 Nissan Armada Tough Questions Answered & Is It Better Than the New Chevy Tahoe?

[@derickthomas7435]

I have owned two Armada’s the 08 Sv model and the 2011 SL. I love the ride quality and dependability. I ran the odometer up to 169k on the 08 and traded it for a 2011 in 2017. The 2011 is currently running like a new ride, I changed the front suspension at 150k and other than that the only parts that I’ve replaced is the radiator, started, and TCM other than regular maintenance it’s an amazing vehicle. The vehicle is currently at 213k and runs and drives like a dream, I drive it daily for work and travel across the state of Texas to conduct audits. I will purchase a newer model at some point maybe the 23 or 24.

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Audits for?

[@Mico-rg9jg]

Man I’m jealous of u 😭😂

[@benrhoads6406]

RELIABILITY with modern turbo systems depends on timely maintenance most notably OIL CHANGES as well as Coolant changes.

[@TackDriver556]

the heat to the pistons/cylinders that twin turbo will put on them is definitely going to cause concerns.

[@KNIGHTOFELEMIA-i7i]

The new Armada looks way better then the old Armada. I just wish Nissan would redesign Titan and bring it back.

[@Brownlightning1990]

Titan is underrated truck….its a shame its going away

[@ant208]

If they can keep pricing for the Pro4x competitive with Lexus GX, I'm buying

[@matthoffman8162]

There is hope🤞

[@Ezone_X]

Armada is still in the market because it is rebadge 7th generation Y63 Patrol. The market for patrol is huge worldwide! now, market for titan??

[@Ezone_X]

@@ant208 GX550 is a midsize, luxury version of LC PRADO 250, Patrol or Armada in usa is in Full size. They r not same level. Patrol direct competitor outside USA is "LAND CRUISER" 300. or atlease Sequoia TRD Pro there in usa, same as Infinity QX80 for LX600.

[@Dazza-u4c]

As an Australian and a Nissan owner, don’t be concerned about turbo charged engines which seem to be not liked in Nth America,. Nissan has made and make world class petrol/ gasoline turbo charged engines, extremely reliable.

[@vuthsuon209]

there's a reason people from overseas love the patrol. This one is on my radar

[@johnsonolajide4647]

​@@vuthsuon209Generally speaking Nissan is a good product. In Africa and the Middle East people love to buy Toyota and Nissan Cars. Because they were very reliable products. Nothing is perfect in this world. Even we human beings were not perfect either.

[@dmegahan]

Tommy is the best interviewer on the team.

[@ironhorse7601]

Y60 (1987), Y61, Y62 and now Y63. All Patrol global platform codes. Nice that you touch on the Patrol's heritage.

[@Dutchcoffee761]

If Nissan prices this appropriately they will eat the sequoia’s market share

[@markthomas6363]

Bring the Titan back it was a good truck and added value to the half ton segment with simplicity.

[@grootsgracemission]

I hope they are more affordable than any of the ridiculously priced competitors.

[@elliott3991]

Hope same but probably will jack the price like the rest

[@thedarkestrainbow]

Great coverage as always. I love these detailed segments when yall talk to the designers. They did a great job on the Armada, especially the Pro4x. While these types of videos are enjoyable I also think it’s important that journalists drill into these manufacturers about, not only their successes, but their failures. Nissan has yet to own up to their peeling paint issues, leaving many owners with an expensive problem with no recourse. I wish TFL would bring these issues up too. It’s well documented, and Nissan will not take responsibility for it. Why aren’t you/we talking about it? Are journalists afraid to make these manufactures upset by calling them out? Worried they won’t get invited to events or get vehicles to review? Something needs to be done.

[@AJ-bh7vm]

This is absolutely stunning. Nissan hit a home run with this one!

[@joshlamar1990]

A home run? They stole the front and back end from gmc side profile from Range Rover.

[@AJ-bh7vm]

@@joshlamar1990 Nissan hit a home run with this one. This is absolutely stunning and it's my opinion, you have yours and I have mine.

[@KingTee-nu8on]

@@joshlamar1990 I totally agree with AJ, this is just stunning and I'll go further to say this is best looking full-size, body on frame. Nissan, yes!..This is just amazing!

[@KingTee-nu8on]

I totally agree with you, all I can say is wow. This is extraordinary!

[@joshlamar1990]

@@AJ-bh7vm yes it’s just my opinion it won’t sell though high price tag too similar too a Yukon. You think they would learn from them copying the f150 and how terrible the titan did.

[@gasar719]

The V6 in the Armada is derived from the GTR engine. The GTR has the VR38DETT engine and the Armada has VR35DETT.

[@justinsmith1554]

Put shortly its a vr

[@Mursedave]

I love Nissan as a brand and they would be the only non US based vehicle I would buy. I had a Nissan X-Terra for a very long time and loved it. I now have a Raptor R and love it but would love to get a second vehicle and make it a new Nissan.

[@emilramirez7543]

This is the most comprehensive new vehicle release from Nissan in several years. Good work Nissan!!

[@RavageEject84]

Tell Brant that we need a new Xterra and a body on frame Pathfinder

[@VinitAwatramani]

Haha almost convinced me when he said they worked really hard on reliability

[@timglascock5558]

Biggest thing for me is regular compared to premium. Most of the new turbo engines require premium, even the mid size trucks which is a deal breaker for me

[@derrickleflore5618]

Bring back the Titan!!!!

[@Mantafilm]

just bought a 2021 SL Bucket seats with the huge console in 2nd row. I like this one better. Good info.

[@robp3431]

Great questions followed up by great answers .... nice !

[@anthonyszeto5508]

I'm curious what the entry level offers and how the traditional spring vs the air ride suspension.

[@RavageEject84]

I’d love to see more twin turbo inline 6 engines

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

Brent we want the XTERRA back! Bring back the TITAN! We need a warrior trim of the frontier! Good job in offering a Pro4x trim of the new armada.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes on all ,a 2 row option off road version for us who have no need want or will ever use a 3rd row ,who want cargo space, payload for our camping kit like max towing , I dont want or need a 3 row luxury Family school bus but like the shorter wb of these Wagons or s.u.v 7; cargo bay over a crew cab ute with a 5.5. tub

[@Ezone_X]

Modern X-terra is still on the road outside USA, named Nissan TERRA (X-terra for some market specially in middle east), a 4runner size truck/suv came from D23 nissan NAVARRA platform, sometimes called a "midsize Patrol". Now 3rd gen ARMADA is rebadge 7th Gen Global Y63 PATROL, sameway with Previous generation armada, as Y62 Patrol, the ONLY "Armada" is the ugly 1st gen with the Nissan Titan Platform. Armada is still in the market because Patrol have huge market globaly, it can sustain the nameplate generations by generations, market is so high, and it is so iconic for nissan brandname, now what is the market for pickup TITAN? none. then what is the reason why would nissan bring back the titan or put new model for titan? maybe nissan thinking twice.

[@scotttan6377]

Tommy - really insightful questions ! DQR - Dependability Quality Reliability Wonder how much Nissan stands behind this new launch - ie, the warranty ? Timing chain or belt ? Appreciate the deep dive with Tommy and Andre post interview recap On a future episode , would love to see a side-to-side comparison of the Armada with the Sequoia Platinum and Yukon Denali Ultimate.

[@BrianHurley-w7z]

Tommy crushing it, great interview

[@kendallt2020]

i think we are seeing some future titan here at least i hope they do not surrender the north america full size truck market.

[@sliknix3165]

What will be the approximate price of the off road Pro 4x model? Will it have the upgraded stereo? Subwoofer? With

[@benblakeney7418]

Great job, Tommy and Andre! I enjoyed the analysis and the interview. The new Armada is what the new Sequoia should have been from a packaging standpoint. We have a 2nd gen Sequoia and were so disappointed in the 3rd gen with the solid rear axle, the awful 3rd row, and the storage solution. I'm intrigued by the Armada, but on pricing it will need to be a significant savings over the GM twins and Ford. Nissan has had many quality issues with the past generations across product lineups and needs to out-compete based pricing and features to regain their footing (at least until improved quality is proven).

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Very good looking vehicle! Love the colors!

[@bigripper2048]

not really a review so much as a commercial for the truck feels like TFL is more of a promotional channel these days.

[@roozbehnazer1840]

So integrated trailer break controller only on Pro 4x and Platinum Reserve? That's disappointing.

[@Chris_really_]

The new Armada is 🔥🔥

[@tego5370]

Yes, its better than the tahoe on just reliability. It looks really good on the outside and inside with a lot of technology.

[@grootsgracemission]

I love that GM is sticking with their powertrain. If it ain’t broke, don’t mess with it.

[@tjy698]

they didn't stick with their power train with the traverse and the acadia

[@lordtark6736]

Better than the Sequoia

[@brysonmblackwell]

We want a new XTerra!

[@mrvang8077]

What is up with these sun roof and panaramic roof? That feature need to be just an optional feature. I hate them and have zero need for them whatsoever.

[@fredburris5428]

Love the styling, they’re goin with the trend back to functional boxy style. Too bad they dropped the NA V8. Nissan has been the “gas station tuna sandwich “ of Japanese cars. The exception has been the Patrol. Nissans NA 3.5 V6 has been good too.

[@pn504]

Does it have ambient lighting?

[@kobiel.2174]

Great in depth interview and review. Was waiting for the 2025 Tahoe but the Armada has my attention now.

[@germanjimenez5968]

Good presentation. Despite the haters pessimistic, Nissan did a good job on the changes of the Aramada. I was never an Aramada fan, but watching your presentation, I am looking forward to seeing one in person. Especially the Aramada Pro4x. Now, that's more exciting.

[@Brian-kn2jo]

What is the actual towing capacity? I have a 2014 4wd Platinum, my towing capacity is actually around 6700lbs. vs the listed 9000lbs. after you do the average payload reduction on a decent trip. I wish manufacturers would list the actual with max payload.

[@ldmtag]

If there's like 4 inches if difference between suspension settings, how can ground clearance on an INDEPENDANT SUSPENSION vehicle be the same for all trims? Sounds BSy🤔

[@peaceofmind03]

Quick question- I was thinking to buy a 24 sequoia TRD pro but just now I say the launch of Nissan armada/patrol pro 4x , I’ll be using this vehicle for 80% long distance driving and 20% off-roading (not rock crawling) . I’m aware this is early to say anything about Nissan but based on the specs do you have any opinion ?

[@eliasperez5168]

Can’t wait to see the face off from Nissan armada pro4x vs gmc 6.2 at4 vs sequoia 🎉

[@ant208]

This is more capable, best comparison off road will be Lexus Gx, LandRover or Cruiser

[@faithlehring2956]

New expedition tremor looks 🥰🤘🏼

[@イタリアンコルレーネ]

The performance has improved, but the design and engine are disappointing! The VK56 engine should have been kept.

[@henrysboy2]

Really good interview. I stopped thinking about Nissan as a high quality brand sometime ago. All the CVTs that failed. The failing small diesels. The new Armada looks terrific and I hope it’s a success for them. But I am skeptical on any quality claims.

[@davep2945]

Okay, unless you're in a different market there weren't any small diesels in the U.S. unless you consider the Titan XD's Cummins. And their CVT's were bad but their trucks have never had them and have been equally reliable on average as anything Toyota has ever put out. You're comparing apples and oranges and determining not only that the extremely reliable apples were as bad as the oranges but also that the oranges haven't improved drastically.

[@GT3.00]

The US never got the real Nissan Patrol. Different frame, diff, suspension, strucutal rigidty. You got the SUV mall version. Go check out what the real Nissan Patrol is about off-road. Middle- East, Africa, Australia. Y61 and Y62. It was literally built in a different and in a different factory all together. Now, the Y63 Patrol is finally the same as the rest of the world gets.

[@davep2945]

As much as it seems Americans love big SUV's we really don't buy them in as large of numbers as auto reviewers seem to think. If you add up all brands selling such vehicles and all version of each, including allow the Range Rover as a full size, in 2023 a total of just 464,931 full size suv's were sold in the U.S. That's 10 brands and 13 main and extended version's from those brands. That's an average of just 35,763 from each unique nameplate and an average of 46,493 per brand. By far the most popular was the Chevy Tahoe followed by the Yukon with somewhat more than 110,000 and over 82,000 (between Yukon and Yukon XL sales combined) sales respectively. So the vehicle with the lowest tow rating of the bunch sells the most. So, yes, while people do tow with these things massive towing capacity is hardly a major concern for buyers. And most folks, even so called truck guys, still think payload is what you can throw in the bed so not many concern themselves with payload or overloading it. People don't care much about the things car review sites think they do when buying a new car. Does it look good? Is it comfortable? Does it "feel" powerful enough? Did my daddy and his daddy own twenty seven vehicles from this manufacturer? Is it the right shade of blue? Does it have the giant screens I'll tire of in three weeks but still brag to my friends about? Those are the things that sell such vehicles if, that is, one can afford them anyway. Teenagers and adults with teenager mentality sit around on the internet and try to prove their favored brand is better than another brand they've never owned because one has 25 more horsepower on paper and 100 pounds more tow capacity. How both vehicles actually handle such a load is irrelevant to them. One because they'll never own either and two because they'll never tow anything their 1997 4 cylinder Tacoma couldn't already tow anyway. I don't mind guys talking about the numbers but pretending the numbers matter that much to buyers is silly. Oh, this one has 32 cubic feet of cargo space versus 34 on this other SUV, Barb. Yep, lets buy the one with 34 cubic feet sight unseen because obviously it's vastly larger. No, people go to the dealership and look with a very poorly trained eye and determine all their stuff will fit in one versus the other no matter what the rated numbers might be. The only numbers that matter to ninety five percent of buyers are the numbers in the price. The only opinion that matters to them is their own and maybe uncle Steve who gives terrible advice but he "knows" cars. Even cars that are brand new and he has no experience with.

[@zigthepolishguy2610]

The qx80 looks beautiful, but I can't say the same thing about Armada :(

[@benrhoads6406]

price?

[@grahammurphy5516]

Check out the Armada/Patrol Nismo.

[@dustinm8800]

2nd row should have ventilated seats

[@AJ-bh7vm]

Yikes, I am shocked he gave the wrong information on the "torsional stiffness." At 8:04, he said torsional stiffness increased by 57%, that is absolutely wrong! Torsional rigidity increased by 25% and lateral stiffness by 57%. A regional manager of Nissan talking like this? Doesn't he know the difference between torsional rigidity vs lateral stiffness?

[@mohammedzameer1414]

Chill mate, happens to the best of us

[@BoiliniAdventures]

Why in the world would they not have Captain Chairs as an option on Pro -4X?

[@moth450]

This looks better than escalade

[@tgamble1000]

Same lousy Bridgestone tires as on my wife’s 2022 Armada SL AWD…had to replace them at 18,000 miles…

[@suzrmx250]

I will.take that engine in the Frontier with the same HP please

[@damiangutierrez9103]

How about race it against Raptor R.

[@dtay8913]

I wouldn't say it's better than the Tahoe but it is better than the sequoia

[@michaels7984]

The sequoia was incredibly disappointing.

[@ribbit1964]

Then why did they kill the titan? Is a different full-size coming?

[@johnnycomelately4257]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Probably because it was horribly designed.

[@ribbit1964]

@@josephwhiskeybeale the armada wasn’t an example of engineering excellence either

[@josemiguel8149]

I drove one as a rental, there is a reason no one bought them but rental car companies.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

A lot of people bought the QX80 though. I don't understand it because the QX80 is worse than the Armada in every way except sound deadening and the speakers.

[@ibizaloverman7721]

this is now an AWD setup I found out Pro 4X AWD come on....

[@hamburglar83]

DID YALL ASK THEM IF WERE GETTING A XTERRA?

[@billforrest9002]

Will the Titan come back in this new configuration

[@TFLtruck]

No.

[@Mullikia]

Darn it, I was hoping for different wipers.

[@94B34]

If the Pro4X does not get after-market support then it will fail.

[@Ezone_X]

Armada is rebadge Global iconic Nissan PATROL, definitely tons of aftermarket parts!

[@wvcorvetteman]

Why not call it a Patrol in the USA?

[@2036livy]

It blows my mind that they stopped the back glass from popping open . I am on my 5th Armada Platinum Reserve 4wd, so I am loyal to the brand but that's the one thing I miss so much. It's a safety and convenience thing both. Hate having to wait on entire back to open just to throw in a package or have everything fall out when loaded for vacation. I will say the suspension has declined on my last two and it absolutely wobbles all over the road, can't take bumps and feels like a covered wagon bouncing . My husband is forbidding another one because he hates trying to drive it due to it being all over the road.

[@caber285]

Australia has the warrior package. Will we see that trim in the US anytime soon?

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your car video

[@memsu06]

Nissan if you are listening I want the Titan to continue. Our family has 2 Titans and an Armada.

[@waynewallace2061]

Give me a 2nd row bench seat as well as a 3rd row delete.

[@jamesiversen]

2nd row bench is standard I believe, but I agree a 3rd row delete option would be nice.

[@Ezone_X]

3rd row seat can fold flat for cargo unlike in the new gen sequoia

[@jamesiversen]

@@Ezone_X Which is great (and one of the reasons I’ve ruled out the Sequoia) but some people who don’t need that 3rd row would rather delete to gain payload and storage space where those seats normally reside in the stowed position.

[@dcamastro5329]

Having brent here with this review is special

[@thelonewolf666]

i want a live rear axle

[@bikerevolutiontv]

Dude. They are not longed lived and the old ones get 10mpg. The 5.6 had misfire codes and then ran raw fuel down to the cats and caused the owner $1000s in repair

[@jonesjones7057]

I still have a 2005 with 230,000 miles. Runs perfect. It did have the cracked exhaust manifold issue (free recall) but got lucky as it didn't ever have the cat issue but I heard about it.

[@bikerevolutiontv]

@@jonesjones7057 it not every one that has that misfire issue, but good to hear yours is still strong

[@AB-coyote]

There are a BUNCH of Titans / Armadas living happily with 250,000+ miles.

[@georgebetor2943]

My neighbors has 340,000+ with absolutely zero issues

[@noniespam]

I know it’s not available but the cost and sales date would be great to know. Kind of looking at the 2024 but unable to compare cost.

[@shawncastillo210]

So Excited! Looking forward to more videos on the Armada. I presently own an older (2013) Dodge Durango which I love but it only has a V-6 with 3500# tow rating. Next spring/summer I want to upgrade. I presently have to use my husbands Toyota Tundra to tow anything. I need to tow a 7,500# horse trailer, a 6,000# cargo trailer & a 2-seater UTV on a trailer. I want ALOT of cargo space (I have 2 large dogs + camera gear). I also need the ability to car camp occasionally while taking on/off road photography trips. As a petite female, the suspension lowering to get in/out + load cargo (aka: big dogs) sounds fantastic!! I have looked at ALL the new SUV's and have ruled out most of them (due to price). I am hoping the new Off-Road Armada might be the answer to my problem. I am hoping to be under $60,000, so I hope Andre is close on his price estimate! Really looking forward to seeing more Armada test videos!! Please don't forget, women need off-road SUV's that tow just as much as men. There are alot of horsewomen in this country that do trail riding or other equestrian activities but still need to move kids, dogs, bags of feed, etc. I feel the SUV market focus's alot on soccer mom's but forgets about all the dog, horsey or goat mom's needing to haul & tow - usually down bumpy dirt roads!

[@derickthomas7435]

Guys the CVT transmission fail due to non maintenance by the owner. If they are maintained the will run well Over 200k miles.

[@lonerider5315]

@@derickthomas7435 as a mechanic of 23 years. Most of them fail with maintenance. Thats why there so popular.

[@occckid123]

​@lonerider5315 19 altima went 228k miles before getting totalled and no cvt issue at all. My 2008 versa had 210k no cvt issues and my 16 altima went over 400k on the cvt...

[@davep2945]

Appreciate you trying to spread truth but trolls don't care. They hate Nissan and only know disaster headlines from a decade ago so they repeat it like the mindless parrots they are. There were some bad years with the CVT's even with maintenance but since the mid twenty teens if you do the maintenance they don't fail anymore than any other manufacturers CVT's. And these same fools comment on Nissan truck videos using the CVT issue even though Nissan's trucks have never used a CVT at least here in the U.S. Don't know about all over seas offerings. You can't help some folks.

[@Word-Life]

Lies!

[@kofib5461]

I agree. I have 2010 Murano 229K with original transmission and still accelerate like a rocket

[@ManjitShira]

Great Job Branton Appreciate 👏🏻

[@pilotblue6535]

Great interview. Very tight - precise. Looking forward to aTFL challenge between competitors.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

good point on towing ' your towing could be less" go for the low spec no opts for max payload

[@Mabeylater293]

33:45. WE DON’T WANT SOUNDS. WE’RE NOT TRAILER PARK JUNKIES. WE WANT SMOOTH QUIET REFINEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And calling that racket “character” or “it has soul” is just putting cologne on a turd.

[@yourfather8124]

Speak for yourself mate Thats the diff between car enthusiasts and people who just drive cars.

[@losequis7682]

HUD??

[@michaels7984]

Website lists a HUD.

[@1GulFF]

Why don’t they call it Nissan patrol in the US?

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

we have been saying that for years it is a LC 300 competitor

[@cipitm1]

Please call it Patrol! And v6 diesel!!!

[@adamtacheira5323]

I think it looks great. Hope it’s enough to keep Nissan afloat.

[@dcamastro5329]

This is a great great interview….love it….all the things I needed to hear as I wait to get into my 4th armada

[@LivingWithGout]

A little too late. Nissan is falling way behind.

[@amandeepbains6193]

overseas the patrol has front and rear diff locks.....and don't remember if they had a central lock as well. Currently the new armada 2025 pro4x has only one rear diff lock I believe. Still watered down compared to the patrol overseas.

[@Ezone_X]

i believed top variant middle east specs Y63 PATROL got triple lockers, Front,Center,Rear to compete the GR Sport Land Cruiser 300series that also had triple lockers

[@amandeepbains6193]

@@Ezone_X I really wish the would have brought that over onto the armada pro4x, it would be just perfect with triple lockers, don't know what the heck is going with the nissan team.

[@justwideman]

People won't take an 80k SUV the size of a bus off road. The Petrol was not that huge!

[@marcfahey9460]

Sweet

[@stephencooper3583]

I think I'd still go with the Tahoe (or better yet, the Yukon). But this is a solid alternative. I think this matches up nicely against the Sequoia. Big improvement over the previous model... which was just okay-ish.

[@AB-coyote]

The armada will have a Much stronger chance at having a transmission that lives 200,000+ miles. Also no lifter / cam issues.

[@kennedyracing7527]

You should have asked the guy why not a redesigned Titan

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Yeah but does it drive like a 20 year old bus like the last one???

[@TFLtruck]

We did not get to drive it yet, but we will soon.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

@@TFLtruckkeep me updated

[@georgebetor2943]

Im in a 2024 loaner platinum addition and it is like riding on a cloud. Beautiful vehicle

[@occckid123]

20 yr old bus?

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

@@occckid123ok, you’re right, pardon me, 25 year old bus.

[@DC-gy3wj]

You are the best!!

[@Melztweets]

The old V8 was bulletproof. These turbo V6 engines won’t last as long. I have 219k on mine and I know people with over 300k

[@Tbar24]

Overall I think Nissan did a great job with the new Armada! It should definitely compete well with all the other full size SUVs.

[@fscottgray9784]

I have had many Nissan and Infinity vehicles but they last their way 10 to 15 years ago and I haven't been back since.

[@Swamplife_TY]

Will the platinum reserve have rear entertainment like the patrol? I didn't see them advertise this

[@kurtgranlund496]

My 3.0 Duramax costs no more in maintenance than my 5.3’s did. Def is minimal unless towing heavy.