Road Test: 2017 Nissan Armada - New Platform, Better SUV?

[@EvanderSmart]

Nissan did a fine job here. A very good value for a loaded truck for 8 at under $60k

[@fifthcircle1]

Headrests are there, they slide all the way down over the front of the seat when not in use. My son has claimed the very back seat, to get away from his little sister. LOL! I am 6' and 230lbs, and I fit in the 3rd row well enough for shorter trips. Three of me would be snug, but doable around town for sure.

[@Fussinated]

As a French car it is not bad, but reliability sucks like a true French junk.

[@EvanderSmart]

Since when is Nissan French? They do partnerships with many companies, but these trucks are built in Japan by Nissan

[@Fussinated]

Bitcoin Video University LOL! Since that partnership gives right to vote to French and does not give right to vote to Japanese.

[@EvanderSmart]

Fussinated What does that have to do with this truck? Nissan Patrol is built in Japan and is hardly sold to the French or by the French? You seem to want Nissan to be run by France and that is not the case. Nobody cares about France.

[@jlcii]

I'll just keep in mind that while they kinda dogged the new Armada, they praised the dated Expedition that is essentially the same Expedition since the 2003 model year. And try fitting an adult in the Tahoe third row: not happening.

[@VaunShiz]

it's a big Suv it doesn't need to be over styled, just needs to be good looking, which this is

[@Deibote]

love it! in some weird way i find this vehicle very attractive. i think nissan is going to sell a bunch of them

[@jlcii]

my favorite SUV, and still is my favorite. I think MotorWeek was nitpicking on their opinion about it. The center stack looks just fine, and I commend Nissan for using hardware that is proven as opposed to going for the 'latest and greatest' approach, and bringing the risk of problems and glitches its competition is known for. And did they really say that this was Bland compared to GM full size SUVs? This has flare and sporting looks, the GM SUVs are as Bland and boring as they come.

[@mrmartin7131]

I have a2008 armada le 😁😁I was trying to get the 2017 platinum but I was denied 😢😢

[@slowspecv69]

@@mrmartin7131 just buy an early 2nd gen qx56/80

[@mrmartin7131]

@@slowspecv69 I did…I got a 2012 Infiniti qx 56😁 I tell people they are nice and they have the same suspension or close to it as the Armada’s and I just got mine converted to regular shocks(rear) and for me i can’t tell the difference also the cats on those go bad it’s known by Infiniti and Nissan so when I got the qx56 in 2021 I got both cats replaced🤷🏽‍♂️and just got a new starter last year other than that I keep it maintained (the right engine oil) full synthetic and for some reason Infiniti suggests using mobile one full synthetic 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@averageaaronplays]

I just wish they still made the Hard Body.

[@tritchie6272]

My guess is that the 3rd owner will be the one to do the most offroading with it.Although I think alot of folks like the ideal of having the ability to go offroad.Even if they don't.

[@310Sole]

why are they comparing the cargo space to suburban and exp el? those vehicles are not the same length/segment obviously

[@conceptcs]

It competes with the Tahoe, not the suburban, and the Expedition, not the Expediaion EL/XL. Same segment but those are extended versions of different length. So OP is right, they should not be compared.

[@PastPresentFuture360]

My next vehicle. Hope they debut an off-road package bringing over some of the Y62 Patrol features for 2018 MY, when I'll likely buy this car!

[@TheUltimateGeminiHasSurvived]

Abhi Singh did you get it, Singh?

[@Len1977gt]

Another awesome review Motorweek!!! keep em coming!

[@brucec43]

You're looking for a kid or a car in the rear screen view. How much time are you spending staring into it that higher res is a big deal?

[@mikestanley4457]

Leather seating is not standard. It’s standard on the trim level you tested, but not standard

[@mak450]

In before Patrol fanboys come in here and tell us for the umpteenbillionth time that this is a rebadged Patrol.

[@DutchSkids]

Sweet rebadged Patrol

[@mak450]

Peter Chiodo I know right, these are very popular here in the middle east/eastern europe/with the UN. Much better than your favorite SUV, car, wife, and possible cure for cancer etc etc

[@Len1977gt]

don't feed the trolls

[@tboone4179]

Larry N 0

[@Aikynbreusov]

This Nissan Armada is based on the Nissan Patrol, which sold around the world, should be upgraded to compete directly against the Toyota Landcruiser here in the USA. Nissan should continue to build the old Armada based on the Nissan Titan truck to compete with the Toyota Sequoia. All in all, Nissan Patrol VS Toyota Landcruiser, and, Nissan Armada VS Toyota Sequoia.

[@robforu5268]

In 2004 I made the mistake of buying a new Titan truck - never again it was junk! Before it had 16000 miles it had already had 5 sets of brakes put on it and at times when driving down the road all the warning lights would come on and the brakes would go out and not stop the vehicle! After dealing with Nissan about the problem and them telling me that they would not put any more brakes on the truck under warranty I was stuck with a truck that was gonna need brakes at least every 5000 miles and was unsafe to drive so I unloaded it losing lots of money and got a Toyota truck which I still have today and it has been problem free! Because of the way that I was treated by Nissan and their refusal to honor their warranty I will never own another Nissan product again no matter how well it is rated by any of the testing companies - according to them back in 2004 the Titan was the bomb lol!

[@chren3083]

Totally same with Infinity X80 but about $10k lower.

[@dank3823]

Love the styling of the Armada. Best looking suv in my opinion.

[@Walter-hg2nr]

Where is the diesel????

[@alexmattsson2090]

Nissan has outdone themselves with this new Armada. It seems very reliable being it's built on the Patrol's platform. Budget Land Cruiser 😁

[@waqarmian8070]

What international markets have been enjoying for years finally ends up in the states. Why it took ages, only nissan knws

[@ZeroPlanB]

I want either this or a pickup

[@karrisaJessica]

ill buy a new one and remove the armada name of the back and change it to PATROL.

[@Acc0rd79]

Nice Infiniti, errr Patrol, errr Armada?? lol

[@chalanm1408]

Nice Tahoe errr, Yukon errr, Escalade??? lol. All American car companies rebadge duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@billwilmington8284]

Chalan M The Escalade isn't a rebadged Tahoe. Now the Yukon and the Tahoe actually are pretty similar.

[@tonyr2360]

The Escalade, Yukon and Tahoe are all based on the same truck platform and share many of the same body panels and interior appointments such as seats. (although the dash on the Caddy is exclusive) While the Yukon and Caddy have an available 6.2L motor the Tahoe has the 5.3. At it's core, to say the Caddy is a rebadged Tahoe isn't too far from the truth!

[@jumpers500]

Acc0rd79 They're both the same, except the Infiniti is luxurious.

[@neil3858]

I currently drive this titan and the truck's front suspension feels sketchy when you hit some bumps on the hwy.

[@pracopraco7675]

why not based on the titan again

[@slipjoint637]

Nissan should of made as stripped version of this, or better yet, just import the Patrol.

[@PastPresentFuture360]

Joseph Beale agreed. Would have been great to have the increased ground clearance as well as more hardcore suspension of the Y62 Patrol. I read that these have had the Ind Rear multi-link suspension tuned for highway comfort.

[@chrisd1828]

looks like an updated 2006 Montero Limited

[@vena936]

The body kit reminds me of the infiniti SUV

[@marqde1]

cant afford one but love it

[@Slonya23]

All comparison to the patrol is wrong. Simply because patrol has solid axles.

[@akbarbukhari]

i was expecting way more from the interior

[@schxn]

So what about the Infiniti? This is basically a QX80, so does that mean that we're gonna see a completely new one shortly?

[@freddyk8716]

Sean Mängo-bat You will see an all new redesign for the Qx80 in 2018

[@zeuth_Sengsou]

Titan truck should have this design.

[@wesammansour1486]

My favorite suv...

[@monadoris.andersen636]

Flott å se. hjertlig takk

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

Put some BFG KO2 off road animal

[@SearchEast2069]

You know that's not a bad price for a fully loaded one. A loaded Tahoe/Yukon is what 60+ G's? The Tahoe is nicer than this tho...

[@jlcii]

Not with that underpowered 355 hp V8 to this 390 hp. At least to me.

[@fifthcircle1]

Yep. Drove a Tahoe with a sticker of nearly $70G. Was very underwhelmed. They are also everywhere I look. All the same, with dolled up soccer mom's driving them. Nabbed a new Armada for my wife. It's better in almost every way. The "infotainment" is the one thing that a bit behind, but I personally think that stuff is getting a bit too involved anyway. Listen to music, play movies for the kids, fine. Start posting on fb and twitter while driving? Not a good idea in my opinion.

[@watchdogs295]

Lol Tahoes are the biggest ripoff. For 70k i can get a Fully loaded Jeep Grand Cherokee and have 11k to spare. Or get a SRT and still have 3k to spare.

[@hamzatanoli8697]

How much ?

[@ratchet219]

What about MPG?

[@aky19832001]

whats the true difference between the Armada vs Infinity Q.

[@NissanPodcast]

price tag

[@Linuxwarlord]

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[@nevanmoses7208]

Tahoe, Expedition, and Durango are far more comfortable for taller drivers. Nissan is making a huge mistake not building vehicles with larger driver seating. The Armada seats don’t go back far enough. It’s seats are poorly designed and lack whiplash protection headrest. The center console is too low and give little support during long trips. Come on Nissan, this SUV is too great to be having such shortcomings.

[@kmart3697]

patrol and infiniti qx

[@93redcamaroz28]

This review is of a 2011 Infiniti wearing a Nissan badge

[@РоманЛеонтьев-ф7й]

nissan the best!!!

[@RICHARDFLORES2100]

beautiful to me. but over priced badly. which is good, because they won't sell many and thus the Nissan rebates and discounts will be great later on. I will get one at that point. I drive a 13 maxima sv sport now. but I have 2 kids now so need this. great review

[@brucec43]

Consider it a more refined pickup truck alternative and it makes sense. You could move your house in this thing.

[@dumdumbrown4225]

…that’s a ‘Trol - also known as a Landcruiser Recovery Vehicle 🤣

[@arlofs]

Toyota Land Cruiser is still the king of all off-roaders. But this is almost $40k cheaper :o

[@Fussinated]

Yes, this is cheaper ... by all means ... including quality and reliability wise as well

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

toyota has been making shit for the last 10 years, stop parroting the same nonsense.

[@Fussinated]

NIGHTMAREuki "toyota has been making shit for the last 10 years, stop parroting the same nonsense" You meant VW group that screwed its customers right?

[@arlofs]

And yet, it manages to come out on top in the JD Powers and Consumer Reports' reliability rankings.

[@Fussinated]

Bruno Arruda And yet Both of those media tools are pro European ... Otherwise YOU should ignore their reports by knowing that they support a crooked car maker, :).

[@Baconandnoob-g9n]

I got one a peace of shit don’t waste your time

[@CJ-wc6lf]

It needs to be updated, but the thing I like the most about it is zilch. I would buy this vehicle, but I don't want to, because I don't like it.

[@bintarosector9]

Bad center stack, Nissan should redesign it. It is very old looking and feel.

[@iraklirekhviashvili9673]

👍👍👍👍

[@saltinecracker6586]

All they did was make it so the Infiniti needs to be updated immediately and hopefully not as ugly

[@azaro777]

What? it is a Nissan Patrol! wtf...........

[@Goodafternoonjacksonville]

I found handling subpar though, compared to my E350 coupe.

[@Shane23Armada]

yes the navigation is ugly. the pilot is HD

[@eskimochild87]

I have one for a rental and I hate it! It’s ugly, the mirrors are to small for the size and the controls are unintuitive

[@adilwaseem9659]

2:02 "3 place bitch"

[@Dholi3144]

Adil Waseem lol 😂😂😂😂😂

[@emekaiheanacho6971]

this just an old Nissan patrol... Nissan got lazy....

[@chalanm1408]

Emeka Iheanacho just like ford (Expedition and Navigator) and GM ( Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade).

[@MrHerberttarlek]

More bloat than John Daly

[@randomuser4014]

high wide and handsome two of those descriptions apply to John Davis and his annoying voice...and handsome ain't one of them

[@mechanicandi1064]

LandCruiser is way better

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

gona have to more specific there fanboy

[@jaysplace01]

its also 2x more expensive

[@cub35guy]

volovo xc90 - better.

[@chadharmon5716]

Sorry nothing beats a Chevy Tahoe

[@emekaiheanacho6971]

chad harmon your drunk

[@lonchespuntocom6940]

EWW

[@TheGeminianic]

ugly suv

[@samanthaprice7043]

it looks like a big ugly Boat!

[@MAJINBUU23]

uummmm so I guess I'm the only one who notices how Nissan just copied THE SHIT outta infinitys qx 80 suv, how could you not notice it, go look at the 2016 infinity qx 80. Nissan is some copy fukn cats.

[@RikterZilla]

Worst pile of junk I have ever had to drive. It rides like a stone boat, has so little power yet it consumes huge amounts of fuel. Poor, very poor, do NOT buy.