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    High-Performance Body-on-Frame SUVs: A Competitive Landscape for the Upcoming Armada NISMO

    As Nissan prepares to launch its performance-oriented Armada NISMO, it enters a field of full-size, body-on-frame SUVs where high-horsepower and impressive acceleration are becoming increasingly common. While the exact 0-60 mph time for the Armada NISMO is yet to be released, its anticipated...
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    Estimating the Price of a Fully Optioned 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO

    Based on an analysis of Nissan's current pricing strategies for its NISMO performance line, a fully optioned 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO is projected to cost between $88,000 and $95,000. This estimate is derived from the established pricing of the 2025 Armada lineup and the significant premium...
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    Engine Showdown: Nissan's GT-R Powerplant vs. the Armada NISMO's New Heart

    A fascinating comparison arises between two of Nissan's high-performance engines: the legendary VR38DETT found in the iconic GT-R and the new VR35DDTT powering the latest Nissan Armada NISMO. While both are twin-turbocharged V6 engines from Nissan's esteemed VR family, they are tailored for...
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    The Nissan Armada NISMO's VR35DDTT 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine

    The VR35DDTT is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine developed by Nissan. It's a newer engine that replaces the larger 5.6-liter V8 in the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80. The VR35DDTT produces 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque in the 2025 Nissan Armada. A higher-output version with 460...
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    How GT-R-inspired engineering delivers the 2025 Nissan Armada’s record torque

    Years of development have resulted in a new engine boasting 516 lb-ft. of torque³, a 103 lb-ft. increase over the outgoing model’s V8 Armada's new twin-turbo V6 – also known as VR35DDTT – is more powerful yet more efficient than the outgoing model's engine. The 2025 Nissan Armada's1 engine...
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    Nissan Armada NISMO Fuel Economy - The True Cost of Performance and the "Enthusiast Penalty"

    While Nissan has officially confirmed the upcoming release of a high-performance 2026 Armada NISMO, the manufacturer has not yet released any official fuel economy figures or estimates for the performance-oriented SUV. However, based on the specifications of the new Armada lineup and its luxury...
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    Head-to-Head: Nissan Armada NISMO vs. Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

    The battle for supremacy in the full-size SUV segment is heating up, with Nissan's introduction of a high-performance Nismo variant for its redesigned Armada. This places it in direct competition with Toyota's formidable and off-road-focused Sequoia, particularly the TRD Pro model. While both...
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    2026 Nissan Armada NISMO Reveal

    The 2026 Nissan Armada expands its wide-ranging capabilities with the launch of the model’s first NISMO grade. With the most horsepower of any Armada to date, exclusive styling and handling enhancements, Armada NISMO takes Nissan’s muscular and capable full-size SUV to a new level.The 2026...
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    All-New Nissan Patrol NISMO (2026) World Premiere

    Nissan unveiled the all-new Patrol NISMO at an event in the Middle East. The all-new Nissan Patrol NISMO boasts a class-leading 495 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque in Sport Mode — the highest output for the VR35DDTT engine anywhere globally.
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    2026 Nissan Armada NISMO Walkaround, Interior and Details!!

    The 2026 Nissan Armada is finally getting the NISMO treatment! The previous generation Y62 Patrol had a NISMO version, and now with the newest generation Armada/Patrol, we are also getting the sportier version in America. You get a bit more power from the twin turbo V6, retuned suspension...
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    2026 Nissan Armada NISMO First Look: NISMO Badges, NISMO Badges Everywhere

    For the first time, Nissan gives us the Armada Nismo, the most powerful Armada to date. Producing 460 hp on premium fuel—which is 35 hp more than the other Armadas—the Armada Nismo has a sportier suspension tuning and a revamped exhaust note. Plus, there are a ton of Nismo visual cues, including...
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    The first-ever 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo is Japan's Godzilla of SUVs

    Here's our first look at the incredible Nismo-powered 2026 Nissan Patrol / Armada Nismo. More power, aero, seats, suspension, and more make this the godzilla of SUVs from Japan.
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    The First-Ever 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO

    The latest in a long line of powerful performances. 👏👏👏 Introducing the First-Ever 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO.
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    2026 Nissan Armada Nismo | First Look

    Nissan goes BIG with a new Armada Nismo model. Will it live up to the Nismo name? Check out Mike Danger's first look! 00:00 2026 Nissan Armada Nismo First Look 00:36 Exterior impressions 01:25 Interior impressions 02:18 Passenger space & seating 03:13 Horsepower 04:48 Safety features 05:27...
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    The 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO Gets An Unexpected Infusion Of Extra Power & Better Handling

    When the Nissan Armada got a full redesign last year, it brought more of what typical buyers are looking for in a family vehicle like the Armada. However, for 2026, Nissan has done the unexpected with the introduction of the Armada Nismo. It borrows lessons learned from the Nissan Z Nismo and...
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    High-Performance SUV Titans Clash: Cadillac Escalade-V vs. Nissan Armada Nismo

    A new contender is entering the ring of high-performance, full-size SUVs, with Nissan announcing a Nismo-tuned version of its upcoming Armada. This sets the stage for a compelling showdown against the established king of the segment, the formidable Cadillac Escalade-V. While the Armada Nismo is...
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    2026 Nissan Armada NISMO First Look: 460 HP and a Ton of Badging? Sign Us Up

    The hot NISMO version of the Armada joins the lineup to sit between the Pro-4X and Platinum Reserve trims. Nissan’s never been shy about applying the NISMO name to its models, and the 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO is the latest to receive the juiced-up treatment. Yes, yes, the Armada is big—and now...
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    2026 Nissan Armada Nismo Adds Power and Style

    No, this is not a joke. Nissan is bringing the Armada Nismo to the US. The 2026 Nissan Armada lineup is adding a Nismo edition. This tweaked Armada adds 35 hp to its 3.5-liter turbocharged V6, which brings the total to 460 hp. Nissan says the 2026 Armada Nismo will hit dealerships this fall...
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