There's a 'fleet' of changes in store for the 2025 Nissan Armada
By Michelle Nati,
3 days ago
About two decades ago, Nissan introduced the Pathfinder Armada, a three-row body-on-frame SUV, to the U.S. consumer market with great fanfare. In 2017, the Armada’s second generation was released with a more aerodynamic and functional unibody platform and a 5.6-liter V-8 that generated increased horsepower. While mostly still new to the States, the Armada had been known around the world as the Nissan Patrol for nearly ten years but had not measured up to that SUV’s great success.
The automaker has changed things up again for the SUV’s third generation with the 2025 Armada, and this time, it looks like Nissan has indeed righted some wrongs. Let’s break down the details.
2025 Nissan Armada trims and prices
The 2025 Nissan Armada won’t make an appearance in showrooms until late fall or early winter 2024, so we don’t yet have exact numbers on prices. However, the lineup will feature five trims, the SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, and Platinum Reserve, with the PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve as the newest members of the Armada family.
Starting MSRPs are expected to be between $60,000 for the base model SV and $72,000 for the fully loaded Platinum Reserve. Nissan will announce prices closer to the Armada’s on-sale date.
The Armada is similar in size to the Infiniti QX80 and has some of the same features, but it is a more practical option for buyers on a budget and families on the go. Both SUVs share the same Patrol-based body-on-frame platform, the V-6 engine, a voice-activated assistance system that allows control of the vehicle using voice commands, and a Klipsch Premium Audio System, minus the hefty price tag (for reference, the QX80's lineup starts at about $84,000).
Changes across the Nissan Armada’s lineup make it one of the best buys in 2025
A twin-turbo, direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 is now standard across the board, replacing the previous generation’s 5.6-liter V-8, but that doesn’t mean the Armada is any less powerful—it cranks out a respectable 425 horsepower, 516 pound-feet of torque and has a towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds. In comparison, the previous generation’s V8 delivered 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. The towing capacity between the two engines remains the same.
Now standard on all trims is Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.1, which allows for hands-free driving on a single-lane highway, and after manually passing another car on the left, it prompts drivers to return to the right lane if they remain in the passing lane for too long.
Competitors to this full-size SUV include the Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, and the Toyota Sequoia—the Tahoe and Yukon received major updates for 2025, while the others have been refreshed in recent years. The latest changes to the Armada will put it on equal footing.
Breaking down some details of the 2025 Nissan Armada’s trims
Let’s take a look at some of the features of the Armada’s model offerings:
As the lineup’s base trim, the SV comes with plenty of features. These include a manual tilt/telescope steering wheel, 18-inch alloy wheels, dual 12.3-inch screens (for the infotainment system and instrument cluster—this size is also featured in the SL), roof rails, a manual liftgate with auto close, an 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and a six-speaker audio system. The SV’s second row consists of a 40/20/40 split fold-down bench; the third row is a 60/40 bench seat across all trims.
The SL features 20-inch machined and painted alloy wheels and a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support. While the 40/20/40 split fold-down bench is standard in the SL, captain’s chairs are an available option; however, this brings the number of passengers down from eight to seven. A Klipsch Premium audio system and heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel are standard from this package up.
Captain’s chairs are standard to the second row in the Platinum (and Platinum Reserve) trim, with the bench seat as optional. Heated and cooled front seats, a 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar support, and LED fog lights are also featured. Both Platinum trims and the PRO-4X swap out the 12.3-inch screens for dual 14.3-inch screens.
The PRO-4X is the newest addition to the 2025 lineup. It adds greater off-road capability to the Armada with 20-inch PRO-4X wheels, all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, and a higher approach angle for any steep inclines you may encounter. Standard, Eco, Sport, Tow, Snow, Sand, Rock, and Mud/Rut drive modes make your time on the trail safer and more enjoyable.
The Platinum Reserve is now the Armada’s top trim and features some of what the PRO-X has to offer, including an integrated trailer brake controller, trailer blind spot monitoring system, electronic locking rear differential, and adaptive damping air suspension. Some features—like leather upholstery with diamond stitching, a head-up display, and massaging front seats—are standard only to the Platinum Reserve.
The 2025 Nissan Armada's updates, including the addition of the Platinum Reserve, the off-road-oriented PRO-4X, a smaller, more efficient V6 engine, and newly standard driver assistance and safety systems, could make it one of the more robust SUVs in its class.
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