Yahoo Autos Next-generation Nissan Armada will be bigger and 'Range Rover-like'
Nissan is planning to hit the reset button on its American division, according to a recent report. The company's American dealers convened in Las Vegas, Nevada, in August 2023 to learn more about the products in the pipeline, including a new, "Range Rover-like" Armada.
Company CEO Makoto Uchida told the dealers who attended the meeting that Nissan remains committed to offering a diverse portfolio of powertrains. Many new EVs are on the horizon, but the internal combustion engine isn't dead. Dealers notably got an early look at the replacements for the Kicks, the Murano and the Armada. Again positioned as Nissan's most expensive SUV, the next-generation Armada will be "bigger and more rugged-looking" than the current-generation model — an anonymous dealer described it as "Range Rover-like."
Power for the next Armada will reportedly come from a twin-turbocharged V6 engine rated at 424 horsepower. For context, the current-generation Armada (pictured) ships with a 5.6-liter V8 tuned to develop 400 horsepower. The new six-cylinder will shift through a nine-speed automatic transmission, and we're guessing that all-wheel drive will come standard. Inside, the big SUV will offer nicer materials, larger screens, and the latest advancements in electronic driving aids. There's no word yet on when the family-hauler will make its official debut.
