We had a 2003 Nissan Xterra until 2014. We liked it. This Armada looks great. The Pro 4X lettering on the rear hatch should have been in color red instead of black to really stand out. At $73K on the Pro-4X trim, it's not bad when the base price for the base Cadillac Escalade begins just under $90K. Even the 4X4 Armada Platinum Reserve is still under $80K!
That would be a great addition to their lineup. It’s called the Terra around the rest of the world. I also wish Ford would bring the Ranger based Everest to North America. The 4Runner is just about the only body on frame suv that is still sold here, and it’s a top seller.
I don't care what people say but I love me some Nissan. I fell in love with them from the 240SX. We still got one packed in the garage. However, I won't take the Nissan Armada Pro-4X off-road. I rather Nissan Frontier Pro-4X (lifted) for off-roading.
Hi Raiti, just got home from purchasing a 2025 Armada SL. Traded in a 21 Armada SL. I got the call from the dealership and it was coming off the truck, and still had the plastic on the seats when I picked it up lol. Love your reviews and your armada review helped encourage us to pick up the 25 model.
One of my first toys was a set of radio shack walkie talkies. I remember playing outside playing hide and seek with them! Nice Armada, i want one. Nissan has stepped it up!
The Pro-4X will surely pull the Toyota folks over to Nissan. I am not ready to give up my 5th gen 4Runner, but this version of the Armada has my full attention. Congrats Nissan!
Definitely makes the sequoia look like that vehicle was just designed for the looks. Comparing the sequoia trd pro to the Armada pro 4x and the TRD Pro gets left stuck in the mud, literally. From having a more functional interior for full-size adults in all 3 rows to having a superior approach, departure, and breakover angles to having half an inch more ground clearance. Heck, there's even red tow hooks for crying out loud. No Sequoia has tow hooks or good clearance like the Armada.
Thank you for not titling the video "Nissan just put GM out of business." or some other dumb clickbait shit like that. This is why I watch Joe and not those other ones.
It must be nice when they invite you to do a review for an all new vehicle on a course like this. Looks like Nissan is taking this category very seriously.
With talks of the merge with Honda Nissan will have a new and better look for many of their vehicles in the coming years, hopefully they finally get rid of their infamous garbage Jatco CVTs lol
@@fenrirslip Really? I'm saying it doesn't match at all with the rest of the vehicle, it looks cheap, and actually takes away from an otherwise nice looking vehicle. There is a reason Ford began using black ovals, for example, and Nissan should have done the same for these badges.
I want it! I’m even thinking of going with the Infinity Qx80 Autograph in all black. If only Nissan had upgraded the Titan with this interior or the platinum reserve it would have been a home run too. Nissan, take this design and make it smaller more utilitarian add a spare wheel on the back instead of underneath with the air ride and same powertrain and you’ve got the Xterra. Drop the price to $37-53k and you’ll sell a ton.
I like the looks of this, but the powertrain concerns me. My parents have a 2016 that they use to travel. It has 360k miles and the powertrain has held up great. Hopefully this turbo V6 is as reliable as the old V8.
Just wish the Pro 4x had the option of Captain Chairs in the mid-row. Looks like you can only get bench-seating mid row, but otherwise I love the new redesign, specifically this off-road trim.
Love the SUV.!! Does the pro x have a HUD option? It would be nice to see how it performs on regular highway driving. For many like myself it will spend 95% of its life on regular roads and 5% off roading , wondering the comfort difference between this and the platinum on the highway. Definitely would choose this over a Tahoe. Nissan definitely seems to have a winner on its hands!!
Great review! "but" the Klipsch audio system is 12 speakers and 600 watts. It's not a 18 speaker system :) Things happen but I thought I would point that out :)
Since covid 2020 manufacturers and dealers won't lower prices even with excessive inventory on the lot. 2023.2024.and now 2025 inventory on lots and no serious price reduction.
I work at a dealer and trust me, Margins for most vehicles are like 2-3% . Smaller cars in the $20ks don't have margins at all. I use to say the same thing until i start working their and realize that Margins are abysmal on modern cars. You just got to buy the trim in your budget than try to get huge discounts on fully loaded models. If you can afford a $40k car, buy one at $36k instead of trying to get a $50k one for $40k.
Jumping on the 2026 cause i never buy first version..glad I held back on the sequoia, although that still has the better looks and a stick shifter. It would be stupid if nissan doesnt release the pro 4x globally.
For sure! The Nissan Pro4 is known for its rugged design and off-road capabilities. It's got a tough exterior and features like skid plates, a locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires.
Very impressive, looks great, diff locked over open terrain however is inexcusable, you need some lessons on how to off road before you review off road vehicles, other than that, good to go
sad how you couldn't even mention the new Sequoia as its competition because we all know the Sequoia is now a seedling in regards to cargo capacity and 3rd row seating room / comfort... You can't even call that thing a full sized SUV any more...
@@RaitisRides yeah and a known thing is the paint on roof canals peeling already. I’m just over my warranty bc I got the ‘22 in September’21 eagerly. I think same area as you. I go to Crown Nissan in St Pete. They went to bat for me about the roof being a few months past warranty (even though it was obviously there earlier), hopefully alternator too we’ll see. 🤞🏻 love the videos!
Why do reviewers hate Gloss Black so much? Are they just repeating what other reviewers are saying or all of them hate Gloss Black? Gloss Black trim looks good and Shiny on vehicles. Makes you want to clean it more often to see it shine. I get fingerprints show more on Gloss Black but it does look good. Besides the Park, Reverse and Drive Button, you barely touch anything in a vehicle these days especially with Google Assistant to control temperature, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, music you name it...
Hope this is a success for Nissan! Now let’s see that XTerra
Fingers crossed they bring it!
My first new car was a 2001 Xterra. Please bring it back
Just put some rear seats and camper shell on the Frontier pick up truck. It will be awesome!
We had a 2003 Nissan Xterra until 2014. We liked it. This Armada looks great. The Pro 4X lettering on the rear hatch should have been in color red instead of black to really stand out. At $73K on the Pro-4X trim, it's not bad when the base price for the base Cadillac Escalade begins just under $90K. Even the 4X4 Armada Platinum Reserve is still under $80K!
That would be a great addition to their lineup. It’s called the Terra around the rest of the world. I also wish Ford would bring the Ranger based Everest to North America. The 4Runner is just about the only body on frame suv that is still sold here, and it’s a top seller.
I still have my 2014 armada and recently traded my 2018 for a 2021. This thing however is amazing. Cant wait to get a used one in a few years.
100K🛻driving off road, no way Jose
"To the door panel!" Never gets old!!!
I don't care what people say but I love me some Nissan. I fell in love with them from the 240SX. We still got one packed in the garage. However, I won't take the Nissan Armada Pro-4X off-road. I rather Nissan Frontier Pro-4X (lifted) for off-roading.
Frontier pro 4x🤣🤣🤣🤣
i will ABSOLUTELY file bankruptcy just to get this bad boy
Now that is a serious statement
Nissan might do that before you get your Armada 😂
The 7r
The 8r
The 9r
The 8RX
The 9rx
The
That's not a very Wise financial decision
That thing is huge! 🚙
Another great video 👍 thank you Lori and Steve and the rest of the crew who help keep these videos coming 🤘
I love that the Armada is so much easier to handle than the Yukon and Tahoe.
Amazing! Very impressed…and a bargain at that price point (for what you get and compared to the competition).
Hi Raiti, just got home from purchasing a 2025 Armada SL. Traded in a 21 Armada SL. I got the call from the dealership and it was coming off the truck, and still had the plastic on the seats when I picked it up lol. Love your reviews and your armada review helped encourage us to pick up the 25 model.
One of my first toys was a set of radio shack walkie talkies. I remember playing outside playing hide and seek with them!
Nice Armada, i want one. Nissan has stepped it up!
Even though I prefer the Yukon I’m glad Nissan finally upped their game with the Armada.
Nice to see you here in Franklin😉
Thanks for letting me share it with you
I’m digging the color!
It really works well for sure David!
Next this need to bring the Nismo Armada to the US. Give it 600HP and call it the Armada R with long travel suspension.
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I like the look of this trim……..and the dirty, muddy wheels and tires set if off nicely…..nice job Joe ! 👍😎. Lori with the action shots !!
Lori got down and dirty for this
One
Thank you!
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 💯
Thanks my friend
Armada is one gorgeous beast!
Such an somber moment about playing on the CB radio, by the way my call sign was bubbles… lol
An easy choice over the Sequoia, LX600 and GX550/Landcruiser. Not considering Ford or GM's offerings.
Looks like this is a winner! Nissan just might have done something brilliant, thanks for the content Joe
Been waiting for this!!
Man this really brings back a lot of memories. R.I.P. Nissan Titan and XD💔
It’s crazy how it is gone
Don't RIP if you didn't vote with your wallet
@@stevornrichards1380 I did cuz i am a truck guy and my uncle has one
Great video love the armada.
This SUV is so badass. they did a great job
The Pro-4X will surely pull the Toyota folks over to Nissan. I am not ready to give up my 5th gen 4Runner, but this version of the Armada has my full attention. Congrats Nissan!
Definitely makes the sequoia look like that vehicle was just designed for the looks. Comparing the sequoia trd pro to the Armada pro 4x and the TRD Pro gets left stuck in the mud, literally. From having a more functional interior for full-size adults in all 3 rows to having a superior approach, departure, and breakover angles to having half an inch more ground clearance. Heck, there's even red tow hooks for crying out loud. No Sequoia has tow hooks or good clearance like the Armada.
I prefer the normal version looks but Armada is so good car! Really well done Nissan!
Joe, I guess for those who need a Nissan Armada Pro-4X, this vehicle was done right.
I think you hit the nail on the head
Thank you for not titling the video "Nissan just put GM out of business." or some other dumb clickbait shit like that. This is why I watch Joe and not those other ones.
Ha ha Ben Hardy
@ he’s the worst. There were others too.
It must be nice when they invite you to do a review for an all new vehicle on a course like this. Looks like Nissan is taking this category very seriously.
😅 finally 🙌
With talks of the merge with Honda Nissan will have a new and better look for many of their vehicles in the coming years, hopefully they finally get rid of their infamous garbage Jatco CVTs lol
@@415alkeezNissan actually makes better looking vehicles than Honda
Looks great!
Zonkity zonk the random lava red pieces... 9:02 that was cool to see the traction control apply the brakes to the front left tire.
Lori did a great jobs with the action shots
Wdym zonk the lava red trim pieces? That's literally the signature color for the Pro-4X trim.
@@fenrirslip To a regular person it looks like someone amazon'd a red Nissan badge for their suv
@@Letsberealish That literally makes no sense.
@@fenrirslip Really? I'm saying it doesn't match at all with the rest of the vehicle, it looks cheap, and actually takes away from an otherwise nice looking vehicle. There is a reason Ford began using black ovals, for example, and Nissan should have done the same for these badges.
Nice to see you off road for a off road vehicle.
First mod.... k03 tires- 2nd mod.... hooking rear diff up to bypass switch so it can be used in 4hi
2025 Nissan Armada🤩
Your a real car buying guide!
Besides piano black what other color would you recommend?
Flat black
13:52 this is Rubber ducky over 😂 you so funny man
I want it! I’m even thinking of going with the Infinity Qx80 Autograph in all black. If only Nissan had upgraded the Titan with this interior or the platinum reserve it would have been a home run too. Nissan, take this design and make it smaller more utilitarian add a spare wheel on the back instead of underneath with the air ride and same powertrain and you’ve got the Xterra. Drop the price to $37-53k and you’ll sell a ton.
I own a Toyota Sequoia it's A dam good vehicle never had a problem with it and it's good off road take the Nissan on anyday
Beautiful SUV although it sounded like a pull start a few times… I’d still buy one if I was in the market.
Thanks for your honest and opinion
I like the looks of this, but the powertrain concerns me. My parents have a 2016 that they use to travel. It has 360k miles and the powertrain has held up great. Hopefully this turbo V6 is as reliable as the old V8.
Just wish the Pro 4x had the option of Captain Chairs in the mid-row. Looks like you can only get bench-seating mid row, but otherwise I love the new redesign, specifically this off-road trim.
Love the SUV.!! Does the pro x have a HUD option? It would be nice to see how it performs on regular highway driving. For many like myself it will spend 95% of its life on regular roads and 5% off roading , wondering the comfort difference between this and the platinum on the highway. Definitely would choose this over a Tahoe. Nissan definitely seems to have a winner on its hands!!
nissan makes the best two-tone colors🔥 also joe it worth to note this and the gtr engine are similar
What watch are you wearing and what do you like about it?
It’s a Casio G-Shock. It looks good, is comfortable and is not expensive
Time to go Off-Road BABY!
Great review! "but" the Klipsch audio system is 12 speakers and 600 watts. It's not a 18 speaker system :) Things happen but I thought I would point that out :)
My question is did Nissan improve the transmission as well? Or, still it's the same with so much problems? Thanks as always
This never had transmission issues.
Nice!
Glad you like it!
I'm surprised you didn't ZONK! the push button transmission selector that would be the only thing I would not like personally.
Hope the price drops
I be ordering Patrol badges from uae and replace them with armada.
Sounds like a plan
Nissan gang 🤟🏾
Since covid 2020 manufacturers and dealers won't lower prices even with excessive inventory on the lot. 2023.2024.and now 2025 inventory on lots and no serious price reduction.
I work at a dealer and trust me, Margins for most vehicles are like 2-3% . Smaller cars in the $20ks don't have margins at all. I use to say the same thing until i start working their and realize that Margins are abysmal on modern cars. You just got to buy the trim in your budget than try to get huge discounts on fully loaded models. If you can afford a $40k car, buy one at $36k instead of trying to get a $50k one for $40k.
This is a nice SUV 🙂
Jumping on the 2026 cause i never buy first version..glad I held back on the sequoia, although that still has the better looks and a stick shifter.
It would be stupid if nissan doesnt release the pro 4x globally.
We don't need this stupid american trim on the patrol
We already have what is better + we will get the nismo version
Alright Joe looks like we can fit a lot of boxes of Twinkies
That is an understatement
Can we please get a 2 door armada,Nissan?
Viva the Nissan Armada Pro 4X! Plz reply
It is a good one, no doubt Luis
@@RaitisRides Yup It Is a dandy!
،just to make it clear patrol is not the same as armada , its a little bit smaller
When are they redesigning the pathfinder
Pathfinder got redesigned in 2022…
For sure! The Nissan Pro4 is known for its rugged design and off-road capabilities. It's got a tough exterior and features like skid plates, a locking rear differential, and all-terrain tires.
These bots are getting more advanced
It is definitely a contender for sure!
@@Letsberealishhe is not a bot though
@RaitisRides I appreciate it very much
US doesn’t get a 2 door armada, the rest of the world gets a 2 door patrol 😢
Why couldn’t they do these horsepower numbers in the Nissan Z?
Very impressive, looks great, diff locked over open terrain however is inexcusable, you need some lessons on how to off road before you review off road vehicles, other than that, good to go
I have a 2004 nissan pathfinder armada le sport utility suv 4x4 8 cylinder, woukd not sell it trade it for anything
You can't find it at the dealers
Is Rahiti better than Doug de murio?….to the videos!!!
Great looking truck, however, with the risk that Nissan won't survive past 12 months, not worth the risk of purchasing any Nissan IMO.
I was really hoping for an "on throttle" in the mud
Bring Back the XTerra!
sad how you couldn't even mention the new Sequoia as its competition because we all know the Sequoia is now a seedling in regards to cargo capacity and 3rd row seating room / comfort... You can't even call that thing a full sized SUV any more...
Nice
So nice
Nissan needs to drop the pirces if they want this suv to be successful
You just need to get your money up? Why would they drop prices when they're already the value leader and cheapest out of all the competition?
Like this
The tow hooks are way to far back and the tires are disproportionately small. Zonk
Wait, YOU were rubber ducky?
Listening to the Armada go over the moguls I could hear the plastic creaking. I am not impressed with this one.
Thanks for sharing your insight on this one brother
@@RaitisRidesnot sure if you are being sarcastic. Was the NVH bad on the pro-4x?
Put the non turbo V8 back in. Then you have a sale.
Looks like a Hyundai Land Cruiser defender
Team Nissan
I have a 2022 Nissan frontier Pro X, with 25,000 miles and my alternator just went out. Starting to question things.
I wouldn’t worry about that. Things happen!
It's just the alternator. Every vehicle will have those small problems.
@@RaitisRides yeah and a known thing is the paint on roof canals peeling already. I’m just over my warranty bc I got the ‘22 in September’21 eagerly. I think same area as you. I go to Crown Nissan in St Pete. They went to bat for me about the roof being a few months past warranty (even though it was obviously there earlier), hopefully alternator too we’ll see. 🤞🏻 love the videos!
Nah, that's a fluke. Things are tanks.
@@Letsberealishalternators aren’t supposed to go out after just 3 years. That’s a part that’s supposed to be working for years
Damn, he sold out to nissan of all
C’mon nissan now is your chance the new 4Runner has been brutally downgraded. Make an Xterra and those sales are as good as theirs
Too little too late. This shouldve been sold like 10 years ago …
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Nope. It needs the 5.6L V8 back.
That is what some are saying
Wow
Long live the successor to the Land Cruiser. A real American Nissan Patrol!!!! Rims are too big though. Everything else seems amazing.
Why do reviewers hate Gloss Black so much? Are they just repeating what other reviewers are saying or all of them hate Gloss Black? Gloss Black trim looks good and Shiny on vehicles. Makes you want to clean it more often to see it shine. I get fingerprints show more on Gloss Black but it does look good. Besides the Park, Reverse and Drive Button, you barely touch anything in a vehicle these days especially with Google Assistant to control temperature, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, music you name it...
It is a good looking SUV, however I am chevy guy, so I would probably buy a Tahoe.😊😊😊.
Sounds good to me Dejon
This destroys any honda or acura too
FFS Piano Black - PASS
I'm going Yukon because GM is better than Nissan. I like the previous gen. The new one is too modern. It'll grow on me later down the road.
First 🎉
Thanks for making it
Nissan has the worst transmissions and in the verge of bankruptcy. There’s a reason Honda is taking them over
I’m sorry but that is one unattractive looking SUV. And why is the low part of the front end angled like a boat? I can’t get with this “redesign.”
Nissan is dead. Not worth the risk.
They are merging with honda they are far from dead
Where did you hear that ?
@@EscapeFPsspot on
Another person who just hates for no reason
@@EscapeFPs dead as kelseys
nuts.
The answer is: no