2017 Nissan Armada Gets a Full-Size Update

Nissan continues to freshen its U.S. product lineup with the unveiling of the second-generation Armada at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Essentially a mainstream version of the Infiniti QX80, the long-awaited 2017 Nissan Armada will be offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive.

Beyond the well-dressed Infiniti version, this body-on-frame hulk of an SUV is currently offered in other markets, where it is known the Nissan Patrol. This time around, the Armada will be assembled in Japan with the Patrol, and it no longer shares mechanicals with the Titan pickup truck.

If there is one thing that can be said about the Armada’s styling, it is that it looks sturdy. It’s boxy, yet has a more modern flair now with body-colored bumpers and blacked out grille surrounded by chrome accents flanked by LED and halogen combination headlights.

Inside the 2017 Nissan Armada, the focus is on creating a premium feeling in the spacious interior. Heated front buckets seats will be standard, and a variety of seating configurations will be available for rows two and three. Standard seating in the back are 60/40-split bench seats, but row two can be had with bucket seats, reducing the seating total to seven.