One of the few most reliable body on frame SUVs out there. Nissan Patrol/Amada never die!

@mowcowbell

Жыл бұрын

can't pass a gas station, though

@richardsanders3750

Жыл бұрын

And armada cost less than main competitors...

@hertzair1186

Жыл бұрын

…and Infiniti QX80! Reliability with luxury and style is the reason I bought my QX80.

@jonaswatkins

6 ай бұрын

Yasssssss ❤❤❤

@linh811

4 ай бұрын

body on frame = SUV. unibody = crossover, regardless what the marketing says

No one buys a full sized V8 SUV that’s worried about fuel mileage/costs. I have owned this truck since April. No issues no regrets. It’s amazing.

The last Japanese V8 SUV thanks for that great review 👍🌹

There is no substitute for their V8 performance and interior space of a full-size SUV. When I was still a student at university, there was a professor who only owned full-size SUV, who needs to commute between Langley and Burnaby, on freeway 1 everyday. I still remember it fondly. She drove a GMT-900 Chevy Tahoe, similar to MotoringTV's crew truck GMC Yukon, vintage. Given the reliability of GM full-size truck, she probably still owns one.

@shawnhue4386

Жыл бұрын

Hmm SFU or TWU

Everyone needs a full size suv This is 🇺🇸 AMERICA💪🏻

Great review as always! I remember growing up in Abu Dhabi seeing these around before moving to Toronto, the Armada was one of my dream cars. Though now, I'd say the Expedition Max / Suburban / Yukon XL is the best in class. Sequoia is great provided people don't need the 3rd row.

Thank you for educating us about what body on frame and unibody designs are. Love the weather over there! It’s crazy out here in east coast with such frequent snow squalls

Great review. I have the pickup version in a 18 Titan, we use to pull our boat and its rock solid for that job. Other than that I work from home so do drive it much. The interior in your review is light yrs ahead of mine.

I love my 2018 Armada. Rented one to drive to Disneyland and fell in love with it. Came back and bought one. Shipped it to Oahu when we moved so we don't put a lot of miles on it so gas is really not an issue. I do like the new interior but can't justify the expense right now as mine is paid off. Great vehicle. Towed my 31 foot travel trailer back in Cali. Cons. the rear seats take forever to lie flat. I would love the new navigator as the interior is the best of any full size and the 3rd row is huge!!

hello Zack and Andrea this vehicle is sold as NISSAN PATROL LE in my homeland as Zack mentioned in the review. The price is around US $ 83,490. It is pretty expensive considering PERU is a developed country and our earnings are lower than Canadians. Greetings from LIMA PERU. Another great review keep it up. BTW, We do not get the TOYOTA SEQUOIA but We get the TOYOTA LAND CRUISER PRADO V8.

@nikolayrayanov2895

Жыл бұрын

The Prado is a beast, but the ride is not as refined in the Patrol.

This thing drives like the old versions of the GL550. Big compliment. Wonderful to drive. Much better than any other Nissan.

Love your reviews, and Andrea is always dressed stylish! The Armada is a beast, not available in my country!

@andreaspencer9813

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, really glad you are enjoying them!

I love my Armada but I am trading it in this weekend for a more fuel efficient vehicle at this time. I only get 14.5 mi to the gallon in my Armada with me traveling a lot. That just doesn't work for me anymore. Great vehicle though. Never had an issue. I have had mine for 3 years

I like all the comments and suggestions you made , thanks

I have owned Armada's since 2008, I have driven a 2012 Platinum for a while, and will be keeping it. That model is 9100 towing air ride stabilized. Every vehicle in that class are more expensive, and while it maybe smaller in some since, I can trailer whatever. But, the Toyota Sequoia with the Twin Turbo's are not getting good reviews. And, mine even being 10 years old, still offers everything I need and want.

I rarely see these on the road (the QX, the Sequoia or Lexus LX). I absolutely love these full size SUVs, especially over the American options. I have never driven or been in one. But they (this along with the Infiniti QX56/80) have always impressed me in that they looked very luxurious on the inside, but were less than good looking on the outside (particularly the Infiniti). Which oddly is why I prefer them over the competition (akin to an ugly well loved sweater or cat). Thanks for another very interesting review. (Andrea, great information and impressions. You are rapidly becoming the automotive doyenne on KZread! Well done you.).

@kellingtonlink956

Жыл бұрын

By ‘doyenne’, I mean… “ a woman who is the most respected or prominent person in a particular field” (Oxford Dictionary).

@jonaswatkins

6 ай бұрын

Yassss❤

I daily mine, as a once three car owner (2 now)and a single father of two girls its my favorite car to drive. Only legitimate 8 seater I could find for multiple families, trips and safety. Its almost as fun as my EV to drive.

We just bought a 2017 as the used market is finally coming back down to earth. We have a smaller vehicle for the city so we are super fussed about mileage. But for road trips and towing our trailer, the Armada is fantastic. It is a beast in the snow and is secure. Did you guys mention if the new 400hp model requires premium fuel or not? I believe it does. Also our 2017 has rear helper-air bags for self levelling - you're saying that the 2022 doesn't have them anymore? Keep up the great work!

@danielson5850

Жыл бұрын

It does bcuz my mom bought a 2023 Infiniti qx80 and it has auto levelling and it has the corner thingy. I think this has it too bcuz they are practically the same.

I love mine!!

@jonaswatkins

6 ай бұрын

Okkkkkkkl l

Living in NW Alberta, these make sense. Have something to cruise Forest Service Roads when visiting in BC.

The Nissan Patrol/Armada is as reliable as the Toyota LandCruiser, it's a pitty then don't have any modern alternatives to the V8 engine. Don't get me wrong, that V8 is fantastic and it will live hundreds of years if maintained well, but boy it's thirsty.

@johncanalese588

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean by modern? The VK56VD V8 in this vehicle IS very advanced so iI'd call it modern! Its a 32-valve, quad-cam with the VVEL system that continually varies the valve timing and valve lift to get great low down torque and manage consumption. It ain't an old-school pushrod 16-OHV V8.

@hertzair1186

8 ай бұрын

Worth it for the reliability….I have a 2020 QX80 and that’s one of the reason I bought it

@jonaswatkins

6 ай бұрын

Me to 😂😂

Beautiful truck!

Very good and informative review, Zack and Andrea. Here is one design flaw on Nissan’s part. The second row seats do not have the tilt and slide forward feature like many other newer SUV’s have in this segment these days. So for a family with three young children and if even two of those kids require child seats, there is no access now to the third row. And, if you were to put one child seat in the third row then there goes your cargo space. Guess I have to wait for the kids to grow before considering this vehicle lol. Too bad cause I really like it.

@d.perkins1588

Жыл бұрын

Drove one a 2022 a few days ago. The second and third row seat both recline but do not slide.( Which is a bummer!) Probably my only complaint other than mpg. Power was awesome. You have to sacrifice something for the price.

Move out of the way here comes, Andrea!😊

People who buy this are not worried about fuel consumption. It is bought for its power, status, reliability, comfort, space.

Some dudes just really like a huge trunk space!

Who really needs a full time SUV is a great question ! Great review 👍

@andreaspencer9813

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review!

@marclangman4836

Жыл бұрын

Those that do a lot of camping. You need a body on frame truck or suv to pull a large camper.

@ricardogil7665

Жыл бұрын

@@marclangman4836 and also for OFF ROAD

@trippplefive

Жыл бұрын

great highway cruisers.

@brokeduece1691

Жыл бұрын

The people who needs a full size suv are the same ones who constantly complains about gas prices.... 98% of buyers needs/uses can be done with a Toyota Rav4.

Great!

You know it's funny I woke up and I saw this video and this is one of my favorite trucks you know over here in America it is the best value of the big trucks body on frame SUVs it is even at the top trim it being fully loaded coming in around about 71 or 73,000 it is cheaper than the Expedition then the Yukon then the Tahoe the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer and the Sequoia

@palvini

Жыл бұрын

okey bro. i know

@maurinethelizard6085

Жыл бұрын

Especially used ones, my family very recently bought a 2019 Platinum with only 47k miles for $36k

@BUEAU

Жыл бұрын

Let's melt it down and sell it for scrap.

They should have made a LWB version too. LWB is king in my neck of the woods.

Body on frame will handle heavy towing far better. An important piece left out when comparing to the unibody.

The host mentioned that the Armada does not have an air ride suspension, but it does have an automatic leveling rear end suspension. When I tow my trailer, a rear mounted compressor comes on to raise the rear on my 2021. I assume that has not changed.

It's another Nissan product that's in the pipeline for a complete redesign, I think in 2024. It has value in the U.S., it's reliable, comfortable, and capable for hauling people around or towing. Its big knock is the fuel efficiency especially with ever increasing gas prices.

@mowcowbell

Жыл бұрын

Increasing gas prices? They're going down here. $2.77 a gallon today.

@avvv6245

4 ай бұрын

​@@mowcowbellWhere do you live? Here in California, it's much more expensive

@mowcowbell

4 ай бұрын

@@avvv6245 Oklahoma, but prices are a bit higher now... $2.83 for 87 octane E10.

Fiy it is just as much efficient as the 4runner with the smaller v6.

The armada does have the rear air ride for leveling the rear end when tow. It does not have the HBMC system which is found on the QX80. You will notice the one with HBMC has even less body roll. Of course the magnatic ride on the GM full size suv is definitely the new gen tech. However not sure about the longivity though.

Body on frame vehicles are almost always quieter than unibody vehicles because it’s easier to isolate road noise from the cabin.

Great review . You guys make it so entertaining. Thumbs up to review but thumbs down to this big 8 banger. Money money !!! Not in my life lol. But still enjoyed watching review. Great job guys. Keep them coming .

@andreaspencer9813

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

I'm a big guy. Will have a big family. This is for me. I will not look at this truck with new eyes. It's definitely in the running now!

This is a giant of a car Andrea with plenty of pulling power with the V8. Only problem as you point out costs a whole heep of money to run too Andrea!

@andreaspencer9813

Жыл бұрын

Does it ever, I know I don't want to fll it up every week 😉

@timphillips4147

Жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 Absolutely with you on that Andrea, fuel costs are difficult for many these days 😑

These things used to be in 40-50k few years ago. It's insane that they're now starting in 70k.

The Arabs really loves this SUV, all trims are 4WD standard in the Middle East. Armada and Patrol are one and the same.

Good evening! Thanks for the review! The car is cool! I have a 2012 NISSAN PATROL (for Russia) and (ARMADA for the USA) in Yekaterinburg with 30,000 miles. We rode it on a trip this summer and drove 10,000 miles in three weeks. The car goes wherever you want. I drove a NISSAN TEANA before this car. How much does such a car cost you? In Russia, I bought it for $33,300.

When these first came out back in 2009, the V8 had timing chain stretch issues, but this has long been fixed and definitely a reliable vehicle.

Great vehicle sometimes its not all about gas mileage just for the reliability it's worth it thx guys. 👍.

Love it's tall riding height though. But boot space is really miser with all seats up...

Hope u really need this. It's dated, but does its designed job. Which isn't a single person going to soccer camp.

Hi. Great video. What armada model is the nissan patrol version? Is it 2019 or 2020 onward?

@cncfan

9 ай бұрын

2017 onward

Coming to a Costco near you.

If only Nissan would put the 9spd transmission in this, it would be perfect.

I would have to correct your decision on one of the competitors is the Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon not the Chevy suburban just to point that out

I think the Armada offers the best value and package for the price. The price differences between brand will be use for gas on the Armada.

Cool luxury Nissan

With the push towards EVs, would auto companies still work on fuel saving tech?

It’s looks more like a truck than SUV and I think that quite a boxy monster truck. I thought most the car companies stop making V8 except the sport vehicles. I think they should add either hybrid or EV. Cheers! ☕️☕️

Hello my Lexus NX 350 make 17 miles per gallon and it’s only 4 cylinder turbo 2.4 liter premium package. I love v8

Here is my guess on how much it would cost to fill this up if it's your daily driver and you are a busy person, maybe with some kids: How about $100 a week? I don't think I would be off by that much if you live in Vancouver with prices at $2 a liter. What was the final number at the pump Zack?

The Sequoia's cargo space is a hot mess. I would have bought one but it's a no-go for that reason alone.

exterior looks great. Except for the rear lip...

Can we get a review of the 2023 Rogue?

@Motormouth...

Жыл бұрын

There is a review on the channel

Sometimes I watch the videos just to check out Andreas outfits

@andreaspencer9813

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

To be completely transparent My 2011 Acura MDX which is significantly smaller, gets the same gas mileage even though to be six So upgrading to the Armada makes no difference in fuel consumption and I get a lot more power a lot more space and a lot more towing capacity.

This car I drive 1 hour flood area and I go home safe the water is on my seat already and nothing happened.they cannot beat the engine .

Engine management systems lead to uneven heating of the engine block, and turbo v6's lead to poor reliability at 100,000 miles and are maintenance intensive engines. Old School still is the best when you actually take a closer look.

Andrea, you could be in a Mini Cooper and people will get out of the way when they see you coming.

@matthewm3912

Жыл бұрын

Giggity.

it doesn’t drink/eat gas it breaths gas. gas tank should be bigger. super reliable and lots of power.

Have a hybrid? Or Electric?

Got a 22 Midnight Edition. We don't need a truck like this but its perfect for our garbage roads here in Saskatchewan. Gas mileage is terrible but that's about it. Love it otherwise and will be hard pressed to downgrade into something smaller after driving this beast.

@MrNizzy209

Жыл бұрын

Does it have the rear leveling?

@belka85

Жыл бұрын

@@MrNizzy209 yes

Hope Nissan is not adopting the Toyota adage "don't spend a dime till you HAVE to" to bring new products...Or maybe Nissan created that idea... Thx you two!

Hey i am from the middel east and here to the gas prices are so high 😁 😁 🌹

@michaelwiebe4282

Жыл бұрын

What are you complaining about, Fouad? Until very recently, Diesel in Germany was between 2-2.20 € per liter!! I assume in the Middle East you pay only a fraction of that!

@fouadnafea1531

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwiebe4282 oh yeah? Really? How much i make in month? How much is in ur bank accouont? What u drive? Asnwer me then i will talk.. Dont just talk about prices.. Ok? 😁😁😉

@michaelwiebe4282

Жыл бұрын

@@fouadnafea1531 I drive a 10-year old BMW Diesel, fuel consumption between 6-8 liter/ 100km. And I think most Middle East Arabs ( except Yemen ) are very well-off or even rich?

@fouadnafea1531

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwiebe4282 Sir glad 7 have car.. 8 live in jordan.. Plz google it and see what is happing in ther and u will see what i mean

@michaelwiebe4282

Жыл бұрын

@@fouadnafea1531 I see! Jordan is definitely not comparable to the wealthy Gulf states, and also many refugees from neighboring countries in Jordan!

The only competition it has, the sequoia

Haters: "Who needs a truck like this...?" ✋

@FrankySilverFace

Жыл бұрын

Ppl who need a vehicle like this should paint it yellow and get skoolbus for a license plate.

@MrMingming123

Жыл бұрын

I think the Gx is also aother choice for this category!

@rcast9022

Жыл бұрын

Corny

@jonaswatkins

6 ай бұрын

I dd9ntvtell it up to the point where it is a little more complicated than

This truck is bigger thanks for watching

I'll always say it, if you need a true third row, get a mini van

It really needs the 9 speed transmission out of the Titan.

@matthewm3912

Жыл бұрын

No. It doesn’t. I hated the 9speed in my 21 titan. It was garbage. I drove a rental armada and the 7speed paired to the 5.6 works WAY better.

The Armada for the Nth American market is primarily aimed at the Luxury Barge/Mall Crawler market. The Nissan Patrol, that has been around for about 50 years as a model and is sold globally is a different beast. The Patrol in Australia for example is made for true Towing and Off-road duties with much more rugged drive-train like LSD rear end and diff Lockers, multi-function traction control etc. Unfortunately we don't get the updated dashboard as we are RHD and Nissan Japan didn't want to spend the money to re=engineer it. But that hideous, fat-arse rear bumper is thankfully not fitted to our Patrol's

IS THE NISSAN ARAMANDA BETTER THAN THE INFINITE Q80

@jj1234346

4 ай бұрын

Yes

How is Nissan still in business?

I like this truck, but I could not justify buying one. You need to have a need to drive a gas guzzler such as this beast.

Uh Pathfinder’s better b/c it’s equipped w/foot trunk activation. Armadas do not have hands free foot trunk activation.

Cylinder deactivation is troublesome and leads to EXPENSIVE repairs.

Looking at prices. The armada is going for significantly less used than a Yukon or Tahoe. You can get a 2022 or 2023 Armada for less than a 2021 Yukon or Tahoe with more miles. It’s a shame that second row doesn’t slide, that’s biggest downfall

I love my midnight edition! To me it's not that big.

@cam2027

Жыл бұрын

What kind of gas milage do you get.

@amymichelle5950

Жыл бұрын

@@cam2027 16.9 is what I'm averaging

@cam2027

Жыл бұрын

@@amymichelle5950 Thank you... I'm looking at the new Sequoia also but I'm not a fan of the V6 TWIN TURBO HYBRID engine they chose to power it. When I see TWIN TURBO HYBRID my mind quickly shifts to REPAIR COSTS 😆... I love the all black midnight edition SEQUOIA 👍🏾

JDM full size v8 SUV, the last of its kind.

I did own an Infiniti q80 after watching zack review and it was the worst purchase , the car has a terrible handling and stability in snow and the ABS locks and the car skids all over the place , sold it after three months

@zoner__

Жыл бұрын

Infiniti has gone downhill for quite a while.

I beyond LOVE my 2013 Armada!!! I really hate the new body style, I wish they would have kept it for Infinity and kept the Armada as the manly body style. I might have to cave and go for something else if the remodel doesn't make it look better in the next few years.

You know we know what else is really good with this SUV different than the Tahoe and the Suburban and the Yukon and the expedition this vehicle that your Nissan Armada has a much better reliability rating than those Vehicles she's a tank and she does not break down it has a lot of old school features and it's reliability is really great you buy one you can keep it for years on top of years and it will keep going

...so u re citizen of Canadian. And u live in a British culmbia area? I guess the car number plate simmilar Like an British culmbia state area...

13 MPG ??? See You in the funny pages.... 😅

It’s surprising the Armada has such a bad resale value, at least in the US

Felt like I was listening to two robots jeez

18 lit vauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

Y62 Patrol / Armada is long in the tooth

Way nicer than the sequioa. Especially with those hard touch surfaces and ugly interior styling that Toyota insist on keeping foe another 10 yrs

Too many SUV’s are cramped. Not this Armada. Sure it’s thirst but it has 400HP, it’s heavy, so what do you expect?

🇺🇸 Armada is for the Milfs, like a Rover. Btw, saw a brand new Land Rover stalled at intersection last night with a tow truck near our Costco. I'l buy the LX600F or land cruiser.

interior appears like from Nissan flintstones, Toyota Tundra got way better interior

If any SUV needed a hybrid assist, this would be it.

Me I have 4 kids 😆

This will sell bigly in Texas and Florida.

If your 6,5 and this car is not for you big Car Little Seat Cabin 😢