- Nissan is gearing up to introduce the redesigned Armada on September 3.
- The SUV will follow in the footsteps of the Infiniti QX80 and have a new twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6.
- Judging by the teaser image, the Armada will be offered in Rock Creek guise.
Toyota successfully tapped into nostalgia for the launch of the redesigned Land Cruiser and it appears Nissan is following suit. As part of this effort, they’re highlighting the 1960’s Patrol and teasing the redesigned Armada.
Starting with the classic model, the Patrol arrived in America in 1962 and was the first Nissan-badged vehicle to be sold in the country. It was far removed from today’s luxury barrages as the Patrol had body-on-frame construction, a leaf-spring suspension, and a 4.0-liter inline-six that was paired to a three-speed manual. Buyers would also find four-wheel drive and a host of body styles.
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The Patrol disappeared after 1969, but it continued to be offered in other markets. The model eventually returned to America in 2016 as the Armada. Fast forward to today and Nissan is preparing to introduce the redesigned SUV on September 3.
The company isn’t saying much at this point, but they released a teaser image showing a 1967 Patrol alongside the grille of the all-new Armada. There isn’t much to see, but it’s clear the model will be offered in Rock Creek guise. [Update: Nissan reached out and implied this is the Armada PRO-4X. While Rock Creek variants have typically been distinguished by three vents at the top of the grille, the automaker expanded that treatment to the 2025 Frontier PRO-4X. Needless to say, this wasn’t a great move as it causes confusion.]
While the automaker is staying tight-lipped, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know this will be a decontented version of the Infiniti QX80. As a result, we can expect a largely familiar exterior with unique fascias and a handful of special touches. The cabin may also be similar and have a 14.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.3-inch infotainment system, and a lower 9-inch display.
Power will likely be provided by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 developing 450 hp (336 kW / 456 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque. It should be connected to a nine-speed automatic transmission and an available four-wheel drive system.
