NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Consumer Reports, a trusted authority on independent, data-driven vehicle testing and owner insights has ranked the Nissan Armada a Top-Rated Large SUV1. The result is a testament to the proven performance that makes Armada one of the most compelling large SUVs on the road today. Consumer Reports’ scoring methodology considers the organization’s road-test results, predicted reliability and owner satisfaction, and other data to rate vehicles within segments.
“The Nissan Armada is the product of decades of experience building high quality, capable, tough yet comfortable body-on-frame SUVs. Nissan’s customers love this expertise and the new Armada continues to resonate with customers and reviewers alike. Armada combines powerful capability, refined comfort and advanced technologies that make daily drives a pleasure, and long distance or adventure trips a joy,” said Ponz Pandikuthira, senior vice president, Chief Product and Planning Officer, Nissan Americas. “From the rugged PRO-4X to the luxurious Platinum Reserve and the first-ever track-inspired NISMO, Armada offers something for every customer.”
The Nissan Armada thrills owners with effortless capability off-road and exceptional on-road comfort. Nissan’s first twin-turbo SUV, Armada delivers comfort and poise on the road with a twin-turbo, direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine rated for 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque2 and a standard towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds3. Advanced available camera technologies, including segment-first Invisible Hood View4, Front Wide View5 and 3D Intelligent Around View® Monitor5, help drivers spot obstacles when parking or when venturing off-pavement.
Armada’s first-ever PRO-4X grade was designed to help drivers confidently tackle rough terrain, and is equipped with an electronic locking rear differential, Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension6, all-terrain tires, eight selectable drive modes and a metal underbody skid plate. New for the 2026 model year, the first-ever Armada NISMO injects even more distinctive style and excitement into the SUV, including NISMO-specific suspension, steering, exhaust and engine tuning. Its engine is enhanced to deliver best-in-class 460 horsepower (premium fuel required)7, while its bodywork was redesigned to enhance the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance.
Quick Q&A
- Who recognized the Nissan Armada as a Top-Rated Large SUV?
- Consumer Reports, an organization known for independent vehicle testing and owner insights, named the Nissan Armada a Top-Rated Large SUV.
- What is new for the 2026 model year of the Nissan Armada?
- For the 2026 model year, the Nissan Armada introduces the first-ever NISMO grade, which features NISMO-specific suspension, steering, exhaust, and an engine enhanced to deliver 460 horsepower.
- What recognition did the Nissan Armada receive from Consumer Reports?
- The Nissan Armada was named a Top-Rated Large SUV by Consumer Reports. The ranking is based on Consumer Reports' evaluation methodology, which includes road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and other vehicle data.
- What are the key performance features of the Nissan Armada?
- The Nissan Armada is powered by a twin-turbo, direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, with a standard towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds. Available technologies such as Invisible Hood View, Front Wide View, and 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor help drivers navigate both off-road terrain and tight parking situations.
- What's new for the 2026 Nissan Armada?
- The 2026 Nissan Armada introduces the first-ever Armada NISMO, featuring NISMO-specific suspension, steering, exhaust, and engine tuning. When using premium fuel, it delivers a best-in-class 460 horsepower, and its redesigned bodywork improves aerodynamic performance. The Armada lineup also includes the off-road-focused PRO-4X and the luxury-oriented Platinum Reserve, giving customers a choice of capability, performance, and refinement.