See all the visual details that set apart the first Armada Nismo
If you ask the average Nissan fan which model they’d like to get the Nismo treatment, the Armada would probably be low on the list. The Altima and even the Murano would make a stronger case for a high-performance model, but anyway, here we have the new Armada Nismo – a massive, full-size, off-road-capable SUV optimized for on-road performance. It sounds like a juxtaposition, but obviously Nissan believes in this product. Here’s a closer look at the craziest Armada yet.
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Much more aggressive than the normal Armada, this is the first-ever high-performance Nismo version of the Armada SUV.
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The Armada Nismo sits slightly lower to the ground than the standard model; the Nismo’s minimum ground clearance is 8.9 inches.
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A Nismo-specific rear fascia forms part of the styling alterations, and there is also a standard rear spoiler.
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As with the Nissan Z Nismo sports car, the Armada Nismo can be specified in Nismo Stealth Gray paint, with or without a Super Black contrast roof.
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22-inch forged alloy wheels are unique to this Armada, and they’re wrapped in a special all-season tire that optimizes handling, acceleration, steering, and braking.
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Red accents are found all around the muscular body of the Armada Nismo, including on the grille, side skirts, and D-pillar.
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This is the party piece of the new Armada. The 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 has been tuned to produced 460 horsepower, up from 425 hp in other Armadas. Torque remains the same at 516 lb-ft. Interestingly, the Nissan Patrol Nismo sold overseas is even more powerful than this Armada.
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As with the exterior, the interior is accentuated by plenty of red accents on the seats, dashboard, and center console.
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Nismo suede covers the seats in this Armada, which have 12-way power adjustments for both front occupants. Heated and massaging front seats are also standard.
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Seating for seven occupants is available for the Armada Nismo. The third-row seats have a convenient power-folding function.
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To go with the red accents, there is also red ambient lighting along the dashboard and doors.
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The latest Armada SUV is much nicer inside than the previous model. Not only does it feature advanced features, but the quality has taken a big step up.
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Besides the digital driver’s display, there is also a 14.3-inch touchscreen and a Klipsch sound system with 12 speakers. Wireless operation of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard, too.
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Karl Furlong
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