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Message: [QUOTE="Nissan Armada Nismo Forum, post: 27, member: 1"] 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 counterpart, the Infiniti QX80, we can formulate a reasoned estimate. The 2026 Nissan Armada, including the NISMO variant, will mark a significant shift in powertrain technology, moving from the previous generation's 5.6-liter V8 to a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. The standard 2026 Armada will produce a healthy 425 horsepower, while the NISMO-tuned version will be boosted to an impressive 460 horsepower. Given that the new V6 engine is expected to be more efficient than the outgoing V8, we can look to the closely related 2025 Infiniti QX80 for a baseline. The new QX80, which shares its platform and this new twin-turbo V6 engine with the upcoming Armada, has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of around 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 mpg on the highway for its rear-wheel-drive models. Performance-oriented tuning, a hallmark of the NISMO brand, typically results in a slight decrease in fuel efficiency in exchange for increased power and a more aggressive driving experience. Considering this, it is reasonable to expect the 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO to have a fuel economy slightly lower than its standard counterpart and the comparable Infiniti QX80. [B]Therefore, a plausible estimated fuel economy for the 2026 Nissan Armada NISMO would be in the range of:[/B] [LIST] [*][B]13-14 mpg in the city[/B] [*][B]19-20 mpg on the highway[/B] [*][B]A combined average of approximately 16-17 mpg[/B] [/LIST] It is important to reiterate that these figures are estimates based on available information for similar vehicles. The official EPA ratings for the 2026 Nissan Armada and its NISMO variant will be released closer to the vehicle's launch date. These official numbers could vary based on final tuning, vehicle weight, and other aerodynamic factors specific to the NISMO model. For comparison, the previous generation V8-powered Nissan Armada typically hovered around 14 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway. The introduction of the new twin-turbo V6 is a clear move by Nissan to modernize its full-size SUV and offer improved, albeit still modest for its class, fuel efficiency. [/QUOTE]

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