2026 Nissan Armada

Name: 2026 Nissan Armada Review
Brand: Nissan

Release Date: Fall 2025

Estimated Price: Starting around $58,000

The 2026 Nissan Armada is easy to drive, boasts a roomy third-row seat, and is packed with useful tech. It's one of our top recommendations if you're shopping for a capable large SUV.Read full review

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2026 Nissan Armada Review

Pros

Quick acceleration
Smooth ride over bumps
Spacious seating, including the third row
Easy to drive for a big SUV

Cons

Not much space to store small items in the cabin
Some inexpensive-looking interior materials

What's new

Nissan adds a performance-oriented Nismo for 2026
Nismo model adds sticky tires, more power, and new parts for sharper handling
Part of the third Nissan Armada generation introduced for 2025

Overview

Written by automotive expert Jared Gall

7/29/2025

If you're looking for a full-size three-row SUV but don't want one of the usual suspects from Ford or Chevy, the 2026 Nissan Armada might be just right. An all-new version was introduced for 2025. It retains the body-on-frame construction and four-wheel drive capability that make this a traditional SUV that's well suited for towing or occasional off-roading. The latest Armada has a turbocharged V6 that actually has more power than the vehicle's old V8. The third row is on the small side for adults but fine for kids; just note that cargo space is compromised when the third-row seatbacks are up. The Armada was all-new last year and gets one significant update this year: a Nismo model.

Edmunds spotlight: New Nismo performance model for 2026

Nissan's motorsports division (hence Nis-mo) has gotten its hands on the Armada for 2026. While it's a little difficult to equate a huge body-on-frame SUV and high performance, the Armada Nismo does make meaningful changes. There is more power from the turbocharged V6 (up from 425 horsepower to 460 hp, as long as you use premium fuel), a retuned steering rack for better road feel, and stickier tires, which should help both in the corners and the Armada's overall braking distances. It's also got a far more aggressive body kit — which you'll either love or hate — that Nissan says helps with the car's aerodynamics. The interior also gets some sportier touches like more heavily bolstered seats and red accenting. Whether you need more performance from a behemoth SUV like the Armada is up to you, but we're glad that Nissan did more than just tack on a body kit for the Nismo.

Competitors to consider

The main alternatives to the 2026 Armada are the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Ford Expedition. All three are capable three-row SUVs that have an established pedigree and loyal followers. Another alternative is the Toyota Sequoia, which was recently redesigned. If off-road capability and towing aren't necessary, check out any number of three-row midsize SUVs, like the Kia Telluride, Toyota Grand Highlander or Nissan's own Pathfinder.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Nick Yekikian

Good

7.8

out of 10

We drove the 2026 Nissan Armada on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Driving experience

8.6/10

How does the Nissan Armada drive? The Armada's turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 feels strong in all types of driving. At the Edmunds test track, our Pro-4X test vehicle accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. That's quicker than a base V8-powered Chevy Tahoe (7.7 seconds) and just a bit behind a Toyota Sequoia (6 seconds). The Armada's automatic transmission shifts smoothly and promptly.

In our emergency braking test, the Armada needed just 117 feet to stop from 60 mph — far better than other big SUVs — and smooth stops in routine driving are easy to do. The new Armada wraps itself around you and feels smaller and lighter than its three-ton weight would have you believe.

We also like the Armada's driver assist systems for the most part. The only hiccup is the lane keeping assistance system. We found it intrusive, and it would steer the Armada in ways we didn't want, such as taking us out of our desired lane. It also had trouble keeping the Armada in the lane even while we were headed straight.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Nissan Armada? The Armada is tall and high off the ground, so shorter drivers and passengers might struggle a bit with getting in and out. That said, the third row has reclining seats, good air vents, and room for 6-foot-tall adults to be comfortable on longer trips.

We do like the Armada's interior design. There are physical controls for primary controls for the climate system, volume, track selection and more. It also boasts some of the most comfortable and supportive front chairs in its class. Throw in a wonderfully supple ride and a surprisingly quiet cabin, and the Armada can pull double duty as family hauler and mile-muncher with no problem at all.

In-cabin tech

8/10

How’s the tech? The Armada offers a large set of standard infotainment features and driver aids. Our Pro-4X test vehicle came equipped with a big central touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster, a head-up display, and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone integration. The technology is mostly easy to use, but the menus and commands for the digital gauge cluster have a bit of a learning curve. That's because the system itself isn't that well organized, and you're going to have to spend some time playing around with it to get used to everything.

Storage & cargo

7.3/10

How’s storage and cargo? The Armada offers 20.4 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 56.3 cubic feet with the third row down, and 97.1 cubes with all seats folded. That's well below the capability of both the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe. If you're going to use this big SUV primarily for gear, you might notice the lack of extra space. Plus the rear cargo area isn't as wide as some of the competition.

Considering the Armada's overall size, we're dismayed that the door pockets are so shallow and narrow. Additionally, the cupholders can't accommodate much more than a 16-ounce bottle of soda. The center console is deep, and there is a cubby below the center console area for larger items like purses or big water bottles, but they won't be secure and will rattle around.

On the upside, the Armada is well suited for towing. Properly equipped, it can tow up to 8,500 pounds. That's certainly enough to handle most small-to-midsize boats or trailers that owners will likely want to pull.

Value

8.1/10

Is the Nissan Armada a good value? The Armada we tested was a loaded-up Pro-4X model. It doesn't undercut the competition by much but certainly isn't the most expensive option in this class either. For what you get, the Armada strikes a great balance between cost and feature availability. We didn't find ourselves wanting for much, though some of the interior materials don't look or feel as nice as we'd hope considering the Armada's price.

Nissan's warranty for the Armada is average for the class. Buyers get three years/36,000 miles of basic coverage, five years/60,000 miles of drivetrain coverage, and two years/24,000 miles of free maintenance.

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MPG

6/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA says the Armada Pro-4X will get 16 mph combined. Over the course of our testing — where we logged more than 1,000 miles — we averaged 16.4 miles to the gallon, perfectly matching the EPA's estimates.

X factor

8/10

The Armada doesn't really wow you in any particular way, but it is easily one of Nissan's most complete and competitive SUVs in a long time. Not only that, but it ranks ahead of the competition in a few key ways. It's better to drive and less expensive than the Toyota Sequoia and the Ford Expedition, it rides better than the Chevy Tahoe, and it represents a much better value than its luxury stablemate, the Infiniti QX80.

Which Armada does Edmunds recommend?

Nissan hasn't released official information on the 2026 Armada as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Armada, the SL strikes us as the best balance of content and price. Upgrades like the premium audio system and heated front seats are the sort of thing drivers can appreciate every day, and Nissan's hands-free ProPilot Assist 2.1 is available as an option.