The subsequent-generation Nissan Armada — recognized elsewhere because the Patrol — has landed in the USA. Spies caught a camouflaged prototype within the wild in Arizona this week, giving us a glimpse at what we anticipate to be a bigger, fancier family-hauler. Whereas there’s not a ton to see with the complete camo nonetheless in place, there are some issues we already know.
Our spies inform us the brand new Armada is bigger and extra imposing on the street, which tracks with what we have heard to this point. Automotive Information reported in August that the brand new Armada wouldn’t solely develop in bodily footprint, however downsize within the engine compartment. Like Toyota, Nissan is anticipated to interchange its mainstream V8s with turbocharged six-cylinders. The corporate isn’t any stranger to the format; the Nissan GT-R, Z and several other Infiniti fashions are already motivated by a twin-turbo V6. Whereas the corporate can also be within the means of reintroducing hybrid fashions, we’ve not heard something to recommend the Armada is on the quick record for electrification.
With the 5.6-liter, 400-horsepower V8 out and a 424-hp V6 in, the Armada will nonetheless have greater than sufficient grunt for a hard-working midsize SUV. AN additionally mentioned it must be extra rugged wanting this time round, although there’s not a lot we will do to confirm that given the camouflage, however we would anticipate the styling to comply with cues from the Patrol Warrior mannequin provided abroad. Whereas it could seem like Nissan’s equal of a Raptor, it is actually extra of a Tremor (or maybe extra appropriately for an SUV, a Timberline) because the Warrior presents no further energy over the inventory Patrol.
The Armada has shared its underpinnings with the Patrol since 2017, however the latter is predicated on a design that predates its introduction right here by a number of years. Put one other method, the Armada’s elementary platform is fairly lengthy within the tooth regardless of current beneficiant updates. Look to listen to extra a couple of world redesign of Nissan’s midsize 4×4 sooner slightly than later.
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