Nissan's full-size flagship — twin-turbo V6, body-on-frame chassis, 4WD across the lineup, up to 8,500 pounds of tow capacity, and now a NISMO halo trim joining PRO-4X for buyers who want serious capability.
The differences between SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve show up in interior finish, suspension tune, and styling — but every 2026 Armada ships with the same body-on-frame chassis, twin-turbo 3.5L V6, and 9-speed automatic. We focus on the 4x4 lineup; 4x2 versions are available but uncommon at Willis Nissan given the Iowa climate.
From the $61,840 Armada SV to the $80,550 Platinum Reserve, every 2026 Armada at Willis Nissan ships with 4WD, the 3.5L twin-turbo V6, the 9-speed automatic, and the body-on-frame platform. Six trims, two of them (PRO-4X and NISMO) exclusive to 4x4. Choose the one that fits how you'll actually use it.
The 2026 Armada is the largest Nissan SUV — a body-on-frame three-row built on the same architecture as the INFINITI QX80, with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC V6 producing 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque across most of the lineup. The NISMO and Platinum Reserve trims get a higher 460-hp tune of the same engine. A 9-speed automatic and 4WD (standard on every trim Willis Nissan stocks; PRO-4X and NISMO are 4x4 only by design) put that output through a frame built to tow up to 8,500 lbs properly equipped.
PRO-4X adds the off-road hardware that matters: standard 4WD with an electronic locking rear differential, an off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and skid plates. It's the trim for buyers who actually take a full-size SUV onto gravel, two-tracks, or a forest road — not just a styling package.
The Armada is the Nissan flagship — built for Iowa families who need to move eight people and pull a boat in the same weekend. That's the use case that justifies a body-on-frame chassis and 8,500 pounds of tow capacity:2 a real fifth-wheel camper headed to Lake Red Rock, a horse trailer pulled across I-80 to a barn outside Cedar Rapids, a ski boat for a long weekend on the Mississippi. Not a hauler-shaped crossover. A truck-frame SUV that can pull what a truck pulls.
The PRO-4X trim is for the Armada buyer who's going to actually use the trail — gravel roads in Madison County, ranch driveways across central Iowa, a hunting lease two hours from Des Moines. Standard 4WD, an electronic locking rear differential, off-road suspension, and all-terrain tires from the factory. The new NISMO trim sits at the opposite end of the same Armada chassis: 460-hp retune, lowered sport stance, performance brakes, and red NISMO accents — for buyers who want the full-size SUV with serious on-road performance. If you're cross-shopping the QX80, worth noting: the Armada runs the same twin-turbo 3.5L V6 and body-on-frame chassis at a meaningfully lower price ($61,840 vs $88,590 starting) — the Armada is the working-flagship version of that platform.
Schedule a test drive Call (866) 807-78028 passengers standard on the Armada SV, SL, and Platinum with a 2nd-row bench. The PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve trims seat 7 with 2nd-row captain's chairs and a center walk-through to the 3rd row.
Every Armada uses a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged DOHC 24-valve V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Standard output is 425 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 516 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm. The NISMO and Platinum Reserve trims get a higher 460-horsepower tune of the same engine.
Up to 8,500 pounds properly equipped2 — enough for most fifth-wheel campers, ski boats, and three-horse trailers Iowa families actually pull.
The Armada uses 4WD, not AWD. SV, SL, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve are available in both 4x2 and 4x4, but Willis Nissan focuses on the 4x4 lineup given the Iowa climate. The PRO-4X and NISMO trims are 4x4 only — there is no 4x2 version of either.
The PRO-4X is the off-road-styled Armada. It adds standard 4WD, an electronic locking rear differential, off-road-tuned suspension, all-terrain tires, and skid plates over the standard Armada. It's the trim for buyers who actually take a full-size SUV onto gravel, two-tracks, or a forest road — not just a styling package.
The Pathfinder is the mid-size, unibody, naturally-aspirated V6 three-row SUV starting at $39,990 with about 6,000 lb of tow capacity. The Armada is the full-size, body-on-frame, twin-turbo V6 flagship starting at $61,840 (4x4) with up to 8,500 lb of tow capacity. Pathfinder is the family-hauler crossover; Armada is the truck-frame flagship.
Yes — the Armada and QX80 share the same 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 and body-on-frame architecture. The QX80 is the INFINITI luxury version of that platform, with a higher-end interior, more standard features, and a starting price around $88,590. The Armada delivers the same powertrain and chassis at a meaningfully lower starting price.
Approximately 16 city / 19 highway / 17 combined mpg3 for the 460-hp NISMO and Platinum Reserve. The SV, SL, Platinum, and PRO-4X return roughly 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended.
No — the Armada is gas-only with a 3.5L twin-turbo V6. Nissan's electric SUV is the ARIYA. If you want a Nissan three-row with a different powertrain, the Pathfinder uses a naturally-aspirated V6 and the Rogue offers a 1.5L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder.
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1 MSRP excludes destination/handling charge ($2,245), taxes, title, license, registration, insurance, and applicable fees. Actual price set by dealer. Pricing per NissanUSA, current as of 2026-06-17. See Willis Nissan for details.
2 Towing capacity varies by configuration. Before towing, confirm vehicle and trailer are compatible, properly connected, and the vehicle is properly equipped. See Owner's Manual for additional details.
3 2026 EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions; use for comparison only. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended.
ProPILOT Assist and ProPILOT Assist 2.1 are driver-assistance systems. They do not replace safe driving. Driver remains responsible for safe operation of the vehicle, must remain alert, and is responsible for steering, braking, and accelerating as needed to maintain safety. See Owner's Manual for system limitations and operating instructions.
