2026 Nissan Armada® in Canon City, CO

The 2026 Nissan Armada® is a body-on-frame SUV engineered with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, a nine-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive configurations. Its model range includes SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve grades, each with a distinct combination of performance, utility, comfort, and technology equipment. The standard engine produces 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, while the NISMO increases output to 460 horsepower. An independent double-wishbone suspension supports all four corners, and select grades add an Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension. The cabin provides seven- and eight-passenger configurations, three seating rows, and up to 97.1 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the second and third rows folded. The 2026 Nissan Armada® also combines extensive towing hardware, digital interfaces, connectivity features, camera systems, and driver-assistance technologies within its full-size SUV platform.

The 2026 Nissan Armada® uses a 3.5-liter VR35DDTT V6 engine with twin turbochargers and direct fuel injection. The engine features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, a timing-chain camshaft drive, and aluminum block and cylinder-head construction. Its 24-valve design operates with a 10.5:1 compression ratio and has a maximum engine speed of 6,000 rpm. Bore and stroke measure 100.2 by 86 millimeters, while an engine-coolant-type oil cooler assists with thermal management. The SV, SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, and Platinum Reserve produce 425 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, while the NISMO develops 460 horsepower at the same engine speed. Every grade generates 516 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm.

A nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters manages engine output throughout the 2026 Nissan Armada® lineup. Its ratios range from 5.425:1 in first gear to 0.597:1 in ninth gear, creating a wide spread between the lowest and highest transmission ratios. The transmission also uses a 4.799:1 reverse ratio and a 3.357:1 final-drive ratio. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are available within the model range. Hill Start Assist is standard across the lineup, while Hill Descent Control is included on applicable four-wheel-drive versions. Tow Mode and a Drive Mode Selector with multiple settings are standard on SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve.

The body-on-frame structure of the 2026 Nissan Armada® uses corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel as its primary materials. Independent double-wishbone suspension supports the front and rear, providing a consistent suspension layout across the lineup. SV, SL, and Platinum configurations use coil springs with shock absorbers at the front, along with separate coil springs and shock absorbers at the rear. PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve models receive an Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension with air springs and shock absorbers. The NISMO adds model-specific suspension tuning and NISMO-tuned electric power steering. The electric steering system requires 3.1 turns from lock to lock.

The braking system uses twin-piston swing-caliper disc brakes with 13.78-by-1.18-inch vented rotors at the front. Single-piston swing calipers act on 13.78-by-0.79-inch vented rotors at the rear. Brake-by-wire technology controls the service brakes, while an electric parking brake includes an automatic hold function. Wheel sizes range from 18 inches on the SV to 22 inches on the NISMO and Platinum Reserve. The SL and Platinum use 20-inch machined and painted alloy wheels, while the PRO-4X receives model-specific 20-inch wheels. A standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System provides digital tire-pressure information through the vehicle’s instrumentation.

The 2026 Nissan Armada® has a maximum trailer capacity of 8,500 pounds and a maximum tongue-weight rating of 850 pounds. Every grade includes a Class IV tow-hitch receiver, trailer towing harness, and prewiring with a connector for a brake controller. A seven-pin trailer harness plug and seven-pin connector are also standard. Trailer Sway Control assists with trailer stability, while Trailer Blind Spot Warning expands blind-spot monitoring to account for a connected trailer. An Integrated Trailer Brake Controller is standard on PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve. Trailer Back-up Assist is standard on SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve.

The PRO-4X combines specialized exterior components with equipment designed for operation beyond paved roads. It receives a black-painted front grille with a black inner treatment, a unique front bumper with an increased approach angle, Lava Red-painted tow hooks, and a Lava Red D-pillar finisher. Fender flares, black-painted roof rails, black running boards, and an underbody metal skid plate further define this grade. An electronic locking rear differential is exclusive to the PRO-4X within the 2026 Nissan Armada® range. The model also uses 275/60R20 all-terrain tires and provides an approach angle ranging from 30 to 33 degrees, depending on suspension height. Its ground clearance ranges from a minimum of 9.6 inches to a maximum of 11.6 inches.

The NISMO adopts unique front and rear fascias, a dedicated grille, over-fenders, and a rear spoiler. It rides on 22-inch NISMO machined and painted alloy wheels fitted with 275/50R22 high-performance all-season tires. Model-specific tuning applies to its steering and Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension. Its overall length measures 210.9 inches, compared with 209.6 inches for the remaining grades. Minimum ground clearance measures 8.9 inches, while the air suspension can provide up to 10.9 inches of clearance. The NISMO cabin also includes an aluminum pedal and model-specific suede seating material.

LED low-beam and high-beam headlights are standard, along with automatic operation, LED daytime running lights, and High Beam Assist. LED tail lamps, a center high-mounted stop light, and side mirror-mounted turn signals also appear throughout the lineup. Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve add LED fog lights. PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve further include a rear LED light bar. A laminated acoustic windshield and UV window glass are standard, including tinted side windows and privacy-tinted rear glass. These components support exterior visibility and cabin isolation without changing the model’s fundamental body configuration.

All grades include power-adjustable, black-painted side mirrors. Platinum, PRO-4X, and Platinum Reserve add heating, power folding, power tilting, automatic dimming, and integrated turn signals. The PRO-4X mirrors also include puddle lamps. SV and SL use a manual liftgate with an automatic closing function, while Platinum receives a power liftgate. Platinum, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve provide motion activation and position memory for the liftgate. A dual panoramic moonroof is standard on Platinum, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve and optional on PRO-4X.

The 2026 Nissan Armada® accommodates up to eight passengers within its three-row cabin. Seven-passenger configurations use second-row captain’s chairs, while eight-passenger versions employ a 40/20/40-split second-row bench. Upholstery choices include leatherette appointments on SV, TailorFit™ appointments on SL, quilted leather on Platinum and Platinum Reserve, unique leather appointments with quilted inserts and stitching on PRO-4X, and NISMO suede on NISMO. All front seats use a Zero Gravity design with height-adjustable head restraints. Power adjustments range from an eight-way driver’s seat and four-way passenger seat on SV to available 12-way front seats with four-way lumbar adjustment on upper grades. Heating, cooling, memory, and massage functions vary by grade and equipment configuration.

The second row offers either Zero Gravity outboard bench seating or Zero Gravity captain’s chairs, depending on grade and package selection. Bench-equipped configurations use a 40/20/40 split-folding design and can include Latch and Glide® technology. EZ FLEX® seating with one-touch release is standard on SL and higher grades. Captain’s-chair layouts incorporate a second-row center console with two cupholders. Heated second-row seats are standard on Platinum and Platinum Reserve and available on PRO-4X through the PRO-4X Premium Package. The third row uses a 60/40-split bench that folds flat into the floor, while upper grades add power and remote one-touch folding.

Front-row legroom measures 43.8 inches, while the second and third rows provide 39.2 and 32.9 inches, respectively. Without the moonroof, headroom measures 40.8 inches in the first row, 40.0 inches in the second row, and 36.2 inches in the third row. Shoulder room measures 64.2 inches, 63.7 inches, and 63.1 inches across the three rows. Cargo capacity totals 20.4 cubic feet behind the third row and expands to 56.3 cubic feet when that row is folded. Folding both rear rows increases cargo capacity to 97.1 cubic feet. Total interior volume measures 161.6 cubic feet with a moonroof and 167.6 cubic feet without one.

Tri-zone Automatic Temperature Control with rear air vents is standard on every 2026 Nissan Armada®. Platinum and Platinum Reserve include Biometric Cooling, and the feature is available on PRO-4X through the PRO-4X Premium Package. Nissan Intelligent Key™ combines push-button ignition with approach unlock and walk-away locking. Remote Engine Start, two 12-volt power points, front and rear sonar sensors, and rain- and speed-sensing front wipers are also standard. Platinum and Platinum Reserve add a heated wiper park. A 120-volt power outlet in the cargo area is standard on SL and higher grades.

The cabin contains eight cupholders and four bottle holders across the three rows. Front occupants receive two cupholders and two bottle holders, while the second row provides the same arrangement. Four cupholders serve third-row passengers. Rear Door Alert and Intelligent Driver Alertness are standard across the lineup. Platinum, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve add multicolor ambient illumination and LED door-pocket lighting. An Intelligent Rear View Mirror is standard on those three grades and available for PRO-4X through the Premium Package.

The digital interface of the 2026 Nissan Armada® varies by grade. SV and SL use a 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen and a 12.3-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display. Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve increase both screen sizes to 14.3 inches. NISMO adds a Suspension Stroke Indicator to its NissanConnect® system. A head-up display is available on SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, and Platinum Reserve. Every four-wheel-drive configuration also supplies an off-road information display.

Wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™, Siri® Eyes Free®, Bluetooth® hands-free calling, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio are standard. SV uses a six-speaker audio system. SL and higher grades receive a Klipsch® 12-speaker audio system with 600 watts, 12 channels, and Active Sound Enhancement. Their NissanConnect® Services equipment includes Google Assistant, Google Maps, the Play Store, and Nissan Door to Door Connected Navigation. These models also include Amazon Alexa Built-in, Hybrid Radio, an in-car 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless phone charging pad. The cabin provides six USB Type-C ports with the second-row bench or eight with the captain’s-chair configuration.

Camera and visibility systems expand according to grade. SV includes a RearView Monitor, while SL adds an HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Invisible Hood View and Front Wide View are standard from SL upward. Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve add a 3D Around View® Monitor. Platinum and Platinum Reserve also include an In-Car Camera and Intelligent Dash Cam. Both camera features are available on PRO-4X through the PRO-4X Premium Package.

The standard restraint system includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags, front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags with a rollover sensor, and knee air bags for the driver and front passenger. A front far-side airbag is standard on SL and higher grades. Seat-belt reminders monitor all three rows, while Emergency Call and Auto Hazard functions are also standard. Child-focused equipment includes upper tether anchors, the LATCH system, rear-door child-safety locks, and a power-window lockout button. Zone Body construction incorporates front and rear crumple zones, body-side reinforcements, an energy-absorbing steering column, hood-buckling creases, and knee bolsters. A shift interlock system contributes another standard passive-safety measure.

Every 2026 Nissan Armada® includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention. Lane Departure Warning, Lane Departure Prevention, Intelligent Lane Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Automatic Braking are also standard. SV uses ProPILOT Assist, while SL, Platinum, PRO-4X, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve receive ProPILOT Assist 1.1. ProPILOT Assist 2.1 is optional on SL, Platinum, NISMO, and Platinum Reserve. Traffic Sign Recognition and Intelligent Auto Headlights complete the listed standard driver-assistance equipment. The Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer and Vehicle Security System provide standard security functions across the lineup.

Schedule a test drive with Dave Solon Nissan in Canon City, CO, to examine the 2026 Nissan Armada® from the driver’s seat. Our team can demonstrate its twin-turbocharged performance, nine-speed automatic transmission, digital display systems, and available four-wheel-drive equipment. A test drive also provides an opportunity to assess the independent suspension, steering response, three-row comfort, and camera-based visibility features. We can review the available seating configurations, cargo functions, towing technology, and driver-assistance systems across the model range. Contact our team to arrange a visit and evaluate the performance, handling, technology, comfort, and safety equipment of the 2026 Nissan Armada® directly.