I rented one of these for a week and absolutely loved it. It’s a little floaty, but the power train was butter, comfy, quiet, and mileage wasn’t too bad if you drove it right (for a v8)
These are cheaper new, but used, they are the absolute best bargain out there for a full size SUV. I just bought a 2022 SL for under $40k. A shout out to Hertz Car Sales. If you don't mind buying a previous rental, they have a great selection of late model cars for under Kelly Blue Book. Also while meandering around the countryside with not much stop and go, you can get 23 mpg. They love the open highway too. The final gear ratio is 2.93 which allows for RPM's under 2000 @ 75-80 mph.
I think that this is a great truck considering it doesn't have a six banger twin turbo Hybrid ridiculous motor in it just a good old V8. Great looking SUV
Pay more at the pump Vs frequent dealer visits? I will take option 1 I drive a Toyota Tacoma with over 130K miles.. Never seen a dealership in 10 plus years.. that baby is payed off and runs smooth like butter and more savings in my bank account!! Can’t say the same if I owned a ford, GM or Ram!! Japanese Trucks and Suvs for life!!
I'm driving an Armada to pull our camping trailer. I didn't want a pickup so was only looking at full size SUVs. I decided on the Armada for exactly the reasons you mentioned. It has good towing capacity and used the prices were $10-15 k cheaper than a Tahoe or Expedition. No brainer for me.
I brought a 2017 Armada in 2018...and I love this truck. 2017 -2019 Armada have NO RECALL ISSUES.. I can't say that about Ford, GMC or Toyotas in the same class and Yukon has major issues. The Armada has incredible speed, especially when using manual mode.
We really like our 2018 Armada, comfortable beautiful , and rides nice. She doesn't get premium fuel and no complaints. Her favorite trip is Northern MO. To to Florida and back.
To be honest, it's the only new Nissan I would consider buying if I was in the market right now. Patrol is a legendary nameplate for the same reason Land Cruiser is. Moving to the Patrol platform was 100% the correct move.
Totally agree, the North Americans don't realise what and fabulously engineered vehicle the Patrol, ehem, sorry the Armada is! Shame though, you miss out on a lot of proper off road upgrades compared to the Patrol, Rear Diff Lock, multi function traction control etc....
This things are amazing. I just wish Nissan wouldnt water them down like the do. This thing overseas is the Patrol the direct competitor of the Landcruiser and in many specs its even better. For some reason Nissan opted it to give us a water down Patrol smaller gas tank, weaker front axel and no lockers, no terrain management knob, and bigger plastic bumpers. It is a shame the next version is rumored to come with V6 turbo, although Nissan has been making turbo engines for a long time. Fo sure they will be better than current Toyota offerings
just bought a used '19 5 months ago. its big, powerful, comfortable and reasonable even in the over inflated pre-owned market, So far, we love it. We'll see
I just bought a 2019 75000 on her! Powerhouse! I did not buy for fuel saver! Is is a beast! A lot cheaper than a bow tie! And it has a drive shaft. Rear wheel drive! Smooth as silk! Love it. Hwy, it’s 21 16 city. Not bad for 4wd 400 HP that can outrun a f250 any day!
Great review Stephen/Howard, it is a formula that works , tried and true, the Armada had 4 wheel independent suspension years before the competition did and are always comfortable to drive and have stood up well to Canadian winters and their components have also stood up better than the competition, the patrol that is sold in Australia is rated as having almost the best A/C systems on the market and its one of the toughest places in the global market to test these systems, all the new models coming from the big 3 have to match the material quality and fit and finish and will take time to see how they hold up , domestic build quality is still questionable , yes it has gotten better and still has a ways to go to catch up with the European and JDM/South Korean products , great video 👍
Daily is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8. 160k on the clock and runs 90% new👍 Purchased 4 years ago with 125k miles, one owner. Just routine and proactive maintenance. Exclusive of the thirsty optional factory 5.6l it's enjoyable and reliable to drive. The V8 option was available from 08 to 12 to compete with the V8 4Runner. It was an option that's harder to find.
All of the real world reports from the new tundra is around 16 miles per gallon for gas mileage. Even the F-150 isn't getting what they're claiming on paper.. it may be a little bit better than the tundra but still getting around the same gas mileage as a good old V8
I finally find a Video that has the same problem as my 2022 armada, I just pick up this car last week, overall a perfect truck so far . But same as yours in the video at 6:16, the forward warning thing is not centred, it slightly placed off to the right, which annoys me so much😂, I am wondering should I take it back to the dealer to have them look at it
I’ve owned a 2018 armada for about 3 years now and I love it it tows very nicely and feels like a SUV should in my opinion look the older suburban and Tahoe did before they became the new mini van
Loved the Armada since it came out… but this isn’t really a midnight pkg it’s just black. The parts that would make it a midnight pkg isn’t black is chrome
Alhamdulillah in my experience owning nissan/infiniti, they are more reliable than the toyota/lexus. Especially when you take good care of your Nissan's vehicle with service routine with good oil, good spare parts and so on , in sya Allah they are more-more reliable. 🙂👍
Truck Kings, Can anyone explain how struggling Nissan can manage to bring us the Armada and the QX 80 from Japan while Toyota only brings the Lexus LX and leaves the Land Cruiser behind? 🤔
These reviews are redundant. I owned a Denali, and my ex Infiniti QX80. My Denali was new, wasn’t any better on gas than the Denali, and the QX80 out towed the Denali. My new 23 platinum falls short on thr QX80 on a few places so they aren’t the same, at all. Nissan makes a solid body on frame. I’d recommend the platinum over the lower.
05:00, I hate that argument. “It’s old but so what”. If you don’t change and adapt, you will be left in the past. Think of any job you have ever had, you learned and adapted to new and changing things. Or you were that person stuck in the past digging their heels in. 🤷🏼♂️ You said it exactly, competition has better suspension, transmissions, and engines. They drive and ride better, that’s what’s important.
Lol 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra. Engines (prior to this update) were 20 years old, old trans, old tech. Interior was all plastic hard touch and dated. People buy them like crazy. Old typically means reliable.
More history of nissan being broke. The 1st Armada platform, based off the titan, was called the TA62. Nissan based the newer Patrol y62 off of the TA62. So the 1st gen Armadas were the prototype for the Patrols so Nissan didn't hurt the Patrol name. So yes the 1st gen Armadas both ARE/ARE NOT Patrols. Little bit of fun weird looping for you
whatdya mean old something works it use it just like it uses regular fuel yeah don't need hybrid supercharged v6 stick to v8 it's where it's at. petrol is titan. a great 8 adult passenger vehicle that's fuel efficient. thanks.
Well, maybe the grill isn't as loud as an equivalent Lexus. The 5.6 V8 has had failure issues based on what i have read. For people who love a v8, get it now because v8s are going the way of the dinosaur. To bad it isn't a part time 4WD. I am amazed Nissan is still in business in Canada...the brand is struggling.
@@joshuamccormick5497 My one brother in law has a coworker who got a Tundra because his Titan had 3 engines fail under warranty. After the 3rd engine, he traded for a Tundra
In the USA Nissan is under the Tohatsu brand for marine outboard motors. I had a 2 stroke, 4 cylinder, 140 HP Tohatsu for 14 years and it was bulletproof. Never required more than scheduled maintenance operated in saltwater exclusively.
@@TXAG81 Tohatsu makes motors that are sold under several brand names besides their own. My 20 hp Tohatsu is identical to the 20 hp Mercury but cost less.
What??? There is not a single body panel that bears any resemblance to the Toyota Highlander. Not even frickin close. Have you driven or even seen an SUV???
Who cares about the tech features?.. i have a fairly base 17 Tundra and a loaded 22 Tundra.. I strongly dislike the new truck with all its gimmicks and bs gadgets. Im looking to get an Armada because its old school power and comfort. If its got wireless apple carplay I’m happy..
So you know the Nissan Armada is a really funny old really old big body on frame SUV I mean if you want a full size SUV it is the best bargain on the market it's cheaper than the Wagoneer it's cheaper than the Expedition it's cheaper than the Sequoia it's going to be cheaper than the Tahoe and the Yukon so it's a good price but when you step inside you can tell that it's still from the 1990s
I rented one of these for a week and absolutely loved it. It’s a little floaty, but the power train was butter, comfy, quiet, and mileage wasn’t too bad if you drove it right (for a v8)
These are cheaper new, but used, they are the absolute best bargain out there for a full size SUV. I just bought a 2022 SL for under $40k. A shout out to Hertz Car Sales. If you don't mind buying a previous rental, they have a great selection of late model cars for under Kelly Blue Book. Also while meandering around the countryside with not much stop and go, you can get 23 mpg. They love the open highway too. The final gear ratio is 2.93 which allows for RPM's under 2000 @ 75-80 mph.
I think that this is a great truck considering it doesn't have a six banger twin turbo Hybrid ridiculous motor in it just a good old V8. Great looking SUV
I would think a 5.6l v8 would be more reliable than twin turbo v6
Just rented one, drove it two days for a total of 20 hours. Amazing! Plush, soft, powerful and comfortable.
Pay more at the pump Vs frequent dealer visits? I will take option 1
I drive a Toyota Tacoma with over 130K miles.. Never seen a dealership in 10 plus years.. that baby is payed off and runs smooth like butter and more savings in my bank account!! Can’t say the same if I owned a ford, GM or Ram!! Japanese Trucks and Suvs for life!!
I'm driving an Armada to pull our camping trailer. I didn't want a pickup so was only looking at full size SUVs. I decided on the Armada for exactly the reasons you mentioned. It has good towing capacity and used the prices were $10-15 k cheaper than a Tahoe or Expedition. No brainer for me.
What camper do you pull with it?
I’m old too, but far from outclassed by newer models.
I brought a 2017 Armada in 2018...and I love this truck. 2017 -2019 Armada have NO RECALL ISSUES.. I can't say that about Ford, GMC or Toyotas in the same class and Yukon has major issues. The Armada has incredible speed, especially when using manual mode.
We really like our 2018 Armada, comfortable beautiful , and rides nice. She doesn't get premium fuel and no complaints. Her favorite trip is Northern MO. To to Florida and back.
This is the most reliable and strongest longevity vehicle that Nissan makes stop complaining.
To be honest, it's the only new Nissan I would consider buying if I was in the market right now. Patrol is a legendary nameplate for the same reason Land Cruiser is. Moving to the Patrol platform was 100% the correct move.
The only Nissan that would you buy🤔
Didn't they tell you?
Are you interested in off-roading?
Totally agree, the North Americans don't realise what and fabulously engineered vehicle the Patrol, ehem, sorry the Armada is! Shame though, you miss out on a lot of proper off road upgrades compared to the Patrol, Rear Diff Lock, multi function traction control etc....
Though it’s old, we rented one for a 10hr drive from NC to FL and it averaged 19-21mpg. Plenty of power and that lumber ride made for a relaxing trip.
My family bought one, its amazing. Took 22s off and had 18s put on.
Totally worth it.. it changed the way it drove. WAY better..
I have a 22 midnight edition and I absolutely love it.
The Land Cruiser 200 was old too, but it was amazing.
Was..
300 is way better
@@daniyar_ala yea but now it has a V6.. with a turbo, and we can't get that in North America anymore
I have one and I love it never had a problem has power drives great and the motor is bulletproof
what is not to like its solid and will go the distance
I am so grateful to the truck king Crew on reviewing this Rigg that gets hate and love. It seems to me that it is a good all arounder.
Just purchased a 2021 armada and I love it!
This things are amazing. I just wish Nissan wouldnt water them down like the do. This thing overseas is the Patrol the direct competitor of the Landcruiser and in many specs its even better. For some reason Nissan opted it to give us a water down Patrol smaller gas tank, weaker front axel and no lockers, no terrain management knob, and bigger plastic bumpers. It is a shame the next version is rumored to come with V6 turbo, although Nissan has been making turbo engines for a long time. Fo sure they will be better than current Toyota offerings
Ill take tried, true and reliable over anything I might pay a little more at the pump but its worth it 😂
It’s one of my favorite rentals. Comfortable all the way around.
When talks about rental, means not much people would take this as their family vehicle, that’s sad….
just bought a used '19 5 months ago. its big, powerful, comfortable and reasonable even in the over inflated pre-owned market, So far, we love it. We'll see
I just bought a 2019 75000 on her! Powerhouse! I did not buy for fuel saver! Is is a beast! A lot cheaper than a bow tie! And it has a drive shaft. Rear wheel drive! Smooth as silk! Love it. Hwy, it’s 21 16 city. Not bad for 4wd 400 HP that can outrun a f250 any day!
Great review Stephen/Howard, it is a formula that works , tried and true, the Armada had 4 wheel independent suspension years before the competition did and are always comfortable to drive and have stood up well to Canadian winters and their components have also stood up better than the competition, the patrol that is sold in Australia is rated as having almost the best A/C systems on the market and its one of the toughest places in the global market to test these systems, all the new models coming from the big 3 have to match the material quality and fit and finish and will take time to see how they hold up , domestic build quality is still questionable , yes it has gotten better and still has a ways to go to catch up with the European and JDM/South Korean products , great video 👍
The Ford Expedition introduces the independent rear suspension in the full size suv market, but I agree with the armada being reliable and durable.
These are actually made in Japan , they no longer make then here , model 2021 and on
Daily is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8. 160k on the clock and runs 90% new👍 Purchased 4 years ago with 125k miles, one owner. Just routine and proactive maintenance. Exclusive of the thirsty optional factory 5.6l it's enjoyable and reliable to drive. The V8 option was available from 08 to 12 to compete with the V8 4Runner. It was an option that's harder to find.
We've had our 2022 Armada for 20,000kms and we average 13L/100km. 50/50 highway and city. Love the SUV.
13L/100 km is really good! Regular or premium fuel?
@@steph9445 regular from mobil1/esso
Steve going fit back there !!!
Love wen Dad says that !!
Patrol is pretty popular in Australia for a reason, it's a very reliable 4WD / SUV for towing and touring around Australia.
Love the Armada!
I still like this truck
All of the real world reports from the new tundra is around 16 miles per gallon for gas mileage. Even the F-150 isn't getting what they're claiming on paper.. it may be a little bit better than the tundra but still getting around the same gas mileage as a good old V8
Weird they don’t offer it with the 9 speed like in the Titan. Looks good though.
yea it may not be modern, but that's cool.
I finally find a Video that has the same problem as my 2022 armada, I just pick up this car last week, overall a perfect truck so far . But same as yours in the video at 6:16, the forward warning thing is not centred, it slightly placed off to the right, which annoys me so much😂, I am wondering should I take it back to the dealer to have them look at it
I’ve owned a 2018 armada for about 3 years now and I love it it tows very nicely and feels like a SUV should in my opinion look the older suburban and Tahoe did before they became the new mini van
Any major issues? Read about the battery failing and the catalytic converter?
Nissan armada is the equivalent to Nissan Patrol in North America ???
I just bought new one it's excellent. But I still have more fun with my new Ford Bronco two door. Both are excellent cars.
Why would you use premium fuel when you can use regular and it costs less
Better gas milage and more power.
In dubai these are the king SUV what they can do in the desert Tahoe and expedition can't do
It's called the Patrol in Dubai and pretty much the rest of the world.
Loved the Armada since it came out… but this isn’t really a midnight pkg it’s just black. The parts that would make it a midnight pkg isn’t black is chrome
does viscous fan easy to breakdown? thx.
No towing test and where it falls on the leaderboard?
GM is still selling the G Vans unchanged since 1996, nothing wrong with offering affordable people movers!
Alhamdulillah in my experience owning nissan/infiniti, they are more reliable than the toyota/lexus. Especially when you take good care of your Nissan's vehicle with service routine with good oil, good spare parts and so on , in sya Allah they are more-more reliable. 🙂👍
You guys are awesome!
No GM displacement on demand or Ford turbochargers failures and bad 10 speed transmission to deal with.
Send it to my house I want one
I live the colors! I own a 2012 infiniti QX56 and i love it! Plenty plenty horses under the hood, smooth transmission but the gas 🤦🏿♂️
I would write a check for this and have no qualms about it. I'm not one who gets rid of a vehicle every couple of years.
Great review
Good reveal. Amazing truck. ( SUV )
HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE...HAPPY MONDAY
Truck Kings, Can anyone explain how struggling Nissan can manage to bring us the Armada and the QX 80 from Japan while Toyota only brings the Lexus LX and leaves
the Land Cruiser behind? 🤔
Last I checked Nissan is making money.
The armada outsold the land cruiser in America so unfortunately the land cruiser had to go which is upsetting
@@joskjj3625 Yes, it was $20-25,000 less
Kudos to Nissan - the Armada is a great traditional SUV. Well done. Too bad it doesn't have the 9 speed but otherwise, nice truck.
yea but the 9 speed feels a little unstable. Yes the 7 speed is old, but its reliable
These reviews are redundant. I owned a Denali, and my ex Infiniti QX80. My Denali was new, wasn’t any better on gas than the Denali, and the QX80 out towed the Denali. My new 23 platinum falls short on thr QX80 on a few places so they aren’t the same, at all. Nissan makes a solid body on frame. I’d recommend the platinum over the lower.
I find Nissan and Infinity is always behind. Interior or exterior. For good or for bad.
honda is better? horrid designs and interiors
I love the styling
05:00, I hate that argument. “It’s old but so what”. If you don’t change and adapt, you will be left in the past. Think of any job you have ever had, you learned and adapted to new and changing things. Or you were that person stuck in the past digging their heels in. 🤷🏼♂️ You said it exactly, competition has better suspension, transmissions, and engines. They drive and ride better, that’s what’s important.
Lol 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra. Engines (prior to this update) were 20 years old, old trans, old tech. Interior was all plastic hard touch and dated. People buy them like crazy. Old typically means reliable.
More history of nissan being broke. The 1st Armada platform, based off the titan, was called the TA62. Nissan based the newer Patrol y62 off of the TA62. So the 1st gen Armadas were the prototype for the Patrols so Nissan didn't hurt the Patrol name. So yes the 1st gen Armadas both ARE/ARE NOT Patrols. Little bit of fun weird looping for you
Hey Steve n Howard!!! Will we see the 71' n the 85' before snow fly's?? Awesome video!! Enjoy the day guys!!😃
Could be...
@@TruckKing Right On Truck King!!!😃
whatdya mean old something works it use it just like it uses regular fuel yeah don't need hybrid supercharged v6 stick to v8 it's where it's at. petrol is titan. a great 8 adult passenger vehicle that's fuel efficient. thanks.
These are armada's have fan clutch problems I own one 2023 800 MI we have issues
Nissan went full fleet about 10 years ago. Everything made has rental in mind. A far cry from those 90s maximas and Zs
What did you get from Nissan in the 90s?
ouch, it's not only bad fuel economy. it takes premium fuel ?! too much expense to own. too much to keep. thank you for reviewing it.
It also runs off of regular unleaded only when you want the 400 horsepower do you have to run premium fuel
So which similar vehicle is cheaper to own?
Runs regular as well. Small impact on HP. Not enough to even worry about the premium.
In this segment, Tahoe , Yukon, Suburban is the only reasonable way to go
I’ve owned two Toyota Sequoias (2008, 2020) and they are the best in this segment IMO. I had a 1996 Suburban and it stayed in the shop.
@@TXAG81 A sample of 1.
I prefer the Ford Expedition.
@@humbertogonzalez7505 I don't like the back of those ones. The design is frumpy.
That ain’t midnight to me !
Needs more black , to be midnight.
AC DC are dinosaurs but holy hell 💪💪💪
You guys complain about vehicle trims that don’t come with 4WD and then complain about it when they do… lol just point it out and don’t complain
A dinosaur, Nissan would be wise to bring the Patrol to the US. Also a dated machine, but much more capable for serious offroaders
Well, maybe the grill isn't as loud as an equivalent Lexus. The 5.6 V8 has had failure issues based on what i have read. For people who love a v8, get it now because v8s are going the way of the dinosaur. To bad it isn't a part time 4WD. I am amazed Nissan is still in business in Canada...the brand is struggling.
The 5.6 is pretty bulletproof
@@joshuamccormick5497 My one brother in law has a coworker who got a Tundra because his Titan had 3 engines fail under warranty. After the 3rd engine, he traded for a Tundra
IT IS A NICE TANK
I had to look twice just to make sure you weren’t talking about Toyota! They used the same playbook as Nissan!
youtube: Armada is OLD, it's ancient, this is what Nissan does!
Lexus gx460: phew that was really close, guys.
...i would buy 1 before the v8 is gone
It runs on regular.
Go ahead put premium in it.
Men still love V8s. Nissan knows this and the 5.6 liter V8sounds amazing.
In the UAE this sells in insane numbers! It’s pretty much like a status symbol!
I’ll take one
I guess you boys never heard of a 4 RUNNER… never mentioned the outstanding sound system
EV is garbage 🗑.
Why did you not compare this Armada to the current Toyota Sequoia?
nissan makes boat motors.never see one before.seen hondas,yamahas,suzki anf of course mercury.must be a small player
In the USA Nissan is under the Tohatsu brand for marine outboard motors. I had a 2 stroke, 4 cylinder, 140 HP Tohatsu for 14 years and it was bulletproof. Never required more than scheduled maintenance operated in saltwater exclusively.
@@TXAG81 Tohatsu makes motors that are sold under several brand names besides their own. My 20 hp Tohatsu is identical to the 20 hp Mercury but cost less.
Looks like a Toyota Highlander
this came out before the Highlander 😂😂
What??? There is not a single body panel that bears any resemblance to the Toyota Highlander. Not even frickin close. Have you driven or even seen an SUV???
No one buys a vehicle like this for fuel mileage/economy.
Well no, after they see the EPA numbers they would have a low IQ to assume that this is efficient.
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I think this is one of the worst reviews of the Armada.
It’s just so dated.especially tech features.
Who cares about the tech features?..
i have a fairly base 17 Tundra and a loaded 22 Tundra.. I strongly dislike the new truck with all its gimmicks and bs gadgets.
Im looking to get an Armada because its old school power and comfort. If its got wireless apple carplay I’m happy..
So you know the Nissan Armada is a really funny old really old big body on frame SUV I mean if you want a full size SUV it is the best bargain on the market it's cheaper than the Wagoneer it's cheaper than the Expedition it's cheaper than the Sequoia it's going to be cheaper than the Tahoe and the Yukon so it's a good price but when you step inside you can tell that it's still from the 1990s