Nissan is currently selling the previous generation Armada in the United States for the 2023 model year, starting at a price of $52,095. However, the next-generation Armada is already in the works, as evidenced by the first spy photos of the SUV that were released about a month ago. Using these spy photos, our colleagues at Kolesa.ru have created early renderings of the next-gen Armada without camouflage.
The spy photos revealed a partially camouflaged front fascia, but the new renderings give us a clearer idea of what to expect. The front end features a large radiator grille with a massive C-shaped chrome bar surrounding it. Above the grille, there is a coast-to-coast LED strip and two large headlight units with L-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs).
The spy photos didn’t provide much information about the design of the rear end. The rendering of the rear end is more speculative than accurate, but there are some interesting details worth noting. It appears that the taillights will be connected through the hatchback with an LED strip and a Nissan logo in the center. The main lighting units could be limited to the rear quarter panels, as seen in the spy photos. However, it’s possible that the prototype’s camouflage is hiding some design surprises.
According to the available information, the new Armada will be even bigger than the current model and will be positioned as a slightly more rugged SUV. It is expected to be powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. This setup is projected to deliver a peak power of around 421 horsepower to all four wheels.
The first generation of the Armada was introduced in North America in 2003. It was based on the Nissan Titan and manufactured in Canton, Mississippi. For the second generation, Nissan decided to globalize the SUV and use different underpinnings. The current Armada is assembled in Yukuhashi, Kyushu, Japan, and shares its platform with the Infiniti QX80. A new version of the QX80 is also currently in development, and its design was previewed earlier this year with the QX Monograph Concept.