Nissan is giving in to fans’ deepest needs. For the primary time in America, the corporate is bringing a Nismo model of its full-size Armada SUV to marketplace for 2026. The Nissan Armada Nismo will get putting tuner-inspired appears, a retuned suspension, and extra energy from its twin-turbocharged V-6 engine. 

The Nissan Armada Nismo can be simple to identify in a crowd. There are distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, in addition to particular facet skirts and a brand new tailgate, all coated in purple accents, typical of any trendy Nismo product. There’s additionally an unique two-tone Stealth Gray coloration scheme, fender flares, a diffuser, a rear spoiler, and a set of huge 22-inch wheels.

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Inside is extra of the identical, with particular quilted two-tone black and purple leather-based for the seats and middle armrest. The seats have adjustable bolsters to assist maintain you in throughout high-g cornering. There are additionally purple accents alongside the dashboard and the steering wheel to additional set the cabin aside.

Below the hood, you may discover the Armada’s twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6, retuned to 460 horsepower—a rise of 35 horses over the usual mannequin. The additional energy is due to a revised engine programming, a brand new exhaust system, and “cautious fine-tuning of valve clearances,” in keeping with Nissan. As with all different Armadas, energy is distributed to all 4 wheels by way of a nine-speed computerized transmission and a full-time all-wheel drive system.

To finish the bundle, Nissan offers the Armada Nismo a retuned electrical energy steering rack and a revised adaptive air suspension system to enhance dealing with and response. These cast alloy wheels put on a higher-performance all-season tire for extra general grip. 

The most effective information is, regardless of all of those adjustments, the Armada Nismo carries the identical 8,500-pound towing capability as all different trims, which means it may be the right companion to your Z monitor automobile. 

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Nissan has but to disclose pricing for the 2026 Armada Nismo, although contemplating the entire tools adjustments, we anticipate it to be priced equally to the off-road-focused Professional-4X trim, which begins at $75,750 together with vacation spot. The corporate ought to launch pricing as soon as the SUV goes on sale this fall.

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