What's new for the redesigned Armada
The 2025 Armada is a clean-sheet redesign — the first major overhaul of Nissan's full-size SUV in over a decade. The biggest mechanical change is under the hood: the long-running 5.6L naturally aspirated V8 is gone, replaced by a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 producing approximately 425 hp and 516 lb-ft. That is more horsepower and substantially more torque than the V8 it replaces, paired with a modern 9-speed automatic. The platform is shared with the redesigned Infiniti QX80, which means a stiffer body-on-frame chassis, a quieter cabin, modern driver-assist hardware and a thoroughly updated interior — and it carries forward into the 2026 model year.
