Along with a 460-hp twin-turbo V-6, the Armada NISMO has a sportier chassis setup, bolder styling, and a lot of red accents.
Nissan adds a new NISMO variant to the Armada lineup for 2026, boosting horsepower from 425 to 460 ponies.
The 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO also sports an aggressive body kit, unique 22-inch wheels, and retuned steering and suspension.
The NISMO is adorned with red accents both inside and out and will go on sale this fall, but pricing hasn't yet been announced.
When Nissan overhauled the Armada for the 2025 model year, it added an off-road-focused Pro-4X model for the first time, complete with red tow hooks, skid plates, and all-terrain tires. Now, the company continues to expand the full-size SUV's lineup, introducing the sporty 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO, which gains more power, an assertive body kit, and a retuned chassis.
Enter the Armada NISMO
The NISMO still packs the same twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 as lesser Armadas, but Nissan managed to extract an extra 35 horsepower, bringing the total to 460 ponies. Nissan says the gains came from engine reprogramming and revising the valve clearances. The Armada also has a retuned exhaust, but we weren't able to hear how it sounds. There's also an "Active Sound Enhancement" system that Nissan says boosts the engine note in the cabin. To give the NISMO variant a more athletic driving demeanor, Nissan retuned the steering and adjusted the air suspension. Read more...
