Textual content by Tom Appel
2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X 4WD
Specs
Class: Giant SUV
Nation of Manufacture: Japan
Shade: Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
Miles pushed: 217
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | A |
| Energy and Efficiency | B |
| Match and End | A |
| Gas Financial system | B- |
| Worth | B+ |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and will not mirror Client Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup. | |
| Large & Tall Consolation | |
| Large Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Large & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Large” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 425 horsepower 3.5-liter |
| Engine Kind | Turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automated |
| Drive Wheels | 4WD |
Noticed gasoline economic system: 16.3 mpg
Driving combine: 65% metropolis, 35% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline economic system: 15/18/16 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)
Gas sort: Premium fuel
Base worth: $74,300 (not together with $2245 (vacation spot cost)
Choices on take a look at automobile: 18-inch Black Axis Wheels ($1356), Captain’s Chairs Bundle ($750), PRO-4X Premium Bundle ($2780),
Worth as examined: $81,431
Audio-System Model
Klipsch
Audio-System High quality
Poor Honest Good Very-Good Glorious
Execs and Cons
The nice: Roomy, highly effective, loads of energy
The great: Quiet and well-appointed cabin, promise of off-road journey
The not so good: Some jitterness over tough surfaces, requires premium-grade gasoline
Assessment
Is it true wanderlust, or simply the concern of sudden, sudden wanderlust? My query pertains to the growing reputation of crossovers, SUVs, and pickup vans outfitted with off-road prepared gear and trim ranges.
I perceive the intuition to over put together. I’ve a 300-watt stereo receiver in my workplace, although I haven’t turned the amount up above a whisper in 20 years. However, if Mick Jagger ever accepts my invitation to celebration at my place, I’m all set.
I believe many truck patrons assume like I do. Although they don’t have any severe plans to depart the pavement and crush some rocks, they’d wish to personal a automobile able to such exercise, …simply in case.
Off-Street Prepared
However no matter your actual want for trail-pounding functionality, we’re completely satisfied to report the 2026 Nissan Armada is able to the gravel, whether or not or not you really ever accomplish that.
Armada Trim Ranges
For 2026, Nissan’s huge, body-on-frame, SUV is obtainable in six trim ranges, every of which boasts its personal enchantment. One, the PRO-4X, solutions the decision of the wild, and must you hear that decision, we propose taking a PRO-4X for a take a look at drive. You possibly can learn all about the entire Armada trim ranges right here. Be aware {that a} new sporty NISMO trim has been added to the lineup for 2026; we are going to talk about that mannequin at a later date.
Engines
All Armada’s are powered by the identical 3.5-liter turbocharged V6. The punchy powerplant is rated at 425 horsepower in most trim ranges, and a strong 460 horsepower within the new, sporty, NISMO trim, which caps the Armada lineup by way of worth. A 9-speed automated is the one transmission provided.
And whereas the PRO-4X provides up the identical horsepower as different Armadas, it does boast a lot of chassis upgrades designed to make the large Nissan learn to deal with the terrain simply off the pavement.
PRO-4X Particular Tools
For 2026, the PRO-4X boast the next distinctive bits:
Suspension
- Digital Air Suspension: Top-adjustable for higher floor clearance on trails or lowered for freeway stability and effectivity. (The adjustable suspension can increase journey top from just below 10 inches to nearly 12)
- Digital locking rear differential: Improves traction in low-grip conditions
- Underbody skid plates: Protects the undercarriage from rocks and particles
All-terrain tires
- Particular wheels: 20-inch black-painted alloy wheels
Drivetrain
- Switch case: 2-speed with full-time 4WD and accessible low-range gearing
- Hill-descent management
Exterior (practical)
- Entrance bumper: Designed for improved strategy angle
- Entrance tow hooks
Exterior (trim)
- Fender flares
- Black roof rails
- Rear LED mild bar
- Purple trim accents
- PRO-4X badges
Inside styling
- Quilted seat inserts
- Purple trim accents
Because of its distinctive bumpers, Armada boasts improved strategy and departure angles, helpful for traversing rocks and fast rises.
Check Automotive
Client Information not too long ago spent per week behind the wheel of a 2026 Armada PRO-4X in Deep Ocean Blue Pearl. With choices and together with vacation spot charge, our take a look at automotive got here to $81,431.
Having not too long ago pushed a 2025 Armada Platinum, we’d like to check and distinction the 2 trim ranges, and study what compromises in consolation and refinement a client makes by choice for the PRO-4X as a substitute of the extra luxury-oriented Platinum. You possibly can learn our evaluate of the Armada Platinum right here.
Room and Consolation
When it comes to passenger consolation, the PRO-4X asks little of householders. Whereas the Platinum cabin is fitted with extra clearly premium trim parts, the 4X’s sporty inside doesn’t need for premium high quality supplies.
Room and luxury stay a continuing, which is to say six adults will discover lengthy journeys a pleasing expertise in any Armada trim stage. Actually, the one metric by which the PRO-4X is even mildly compromised by its off-road {hardware} is quietness, and never by a lot.
Our testers famous a high-frequency vibration—actually extra heard than felt—at some freeway speeds. The impact is probably going as a result of PRO-4X’s off-road tires, and doesn’t rise to the extent of an annoyance, only a reminder of the trim stage’s functionality.
Gas Financial system
Gas economic system does drop a bit, which is to be anticipated given the off-road oriented tires, blocky trim parts, and the load of added gear. Nonetheless, the numbers aren’t dangerous. Our take a look at 2025 Armada Platinum returned 17.1 mpg in routine driving, whereas our PRO-4X seen right here returned 16.3.
Worth
Except you really count on to make the bounce off pavement, we propose one other Armada trim stage. That mentioned, the PRO-4X shouldn’t be a lot compromised by its in depth suite of added off-road {hardware}, and appears ruggedly good-looking in a manner different Armadas don’t.
And whereas it may appear foolish to be prepared for one thing which will by no means occur, I nonetheless have my stereo prepared for when Mick Jagger decides to simply accept my invitation to drop by.
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2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X Footage
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