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Nissan Dusts Off the ‘Patrol’ Badge for America With a New Off-Road Armada
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Key Points:
- Nissan is reintroducing the "Patrol" nameplate to its U.S. lineup with the 2027 Armada Patrol Pro-4X, marking the first use of the badge in America in 66 years.
- The Armada Patrol Pro-4X is essentially a rebranded version of the previous Armada Pro-4X off-road trim, featuring upgrades like a Nismo roof rack, Nismo rock sliders, and optional Nismo Axis wheels with BFGoodrich off-road tires.
- It is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine delivering 425 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, paired with a four-wheel-drive system, electronic limited-slip differential, and a 9-speed automatic transmission.
- The vehicle includes off-road enhancements such as adaptive air suspension, skid plates, off-road cameras, all-terrain tires, fender flares, and red accent styling to distinguish it from standard Armadas.
- Priced starting at $81,265, the Armada Patrol Pro-4X costs $11,700 more than a basic four-wheel-drive Armada but remains more affordable than comparable models like the Ford Expedition Tremor and Chevrolet Tahoe Z71.
