July 9, 2026, 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.
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2 Horsepower varies by trim level and use of fuel grade. Contact dealer for details.
3 Up to 8,500 lbs towing for 2026 Nissan Armada. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure cargo.
4 Available feature. AutoPacific Segmentation. 2026 Armada vs. latest in-market competitors in the Large SUV segment. Based on manufacturers' websites. Invisible Hood View cannot eliminate blind spots and does not warn of moving objects. Driver should always check surroundings before driving. See Owner’s Manual for safety information.
5 Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision. It is the driver’s responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for further information.
6 Available feature. Lowering and raising action for Access mode can only be performed when vehicle is at a complete stop and parked. Please see Owner's Manual for full details and information before using.
7 AutoPacific Segmentation. 2026 Armada vs. latest in-market competitors in the Large SUV segment. Based on manufacturers' websites.
