The facelifted Armada is perfection. Infotainment that isn't out of 2012 and it has real Japanese reliability that matches pre-Ghosn Nissan. This is the last call for any potential Land Cruiser buyers who missed out. It's essentially a Nissan Patrol and people in the Middle East drive these. If it can survive the Middle East, it can survive suburban America.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

maaannnn i took a trip to Dubai a month ago and this and the Land Cruiser were literally all i saw. like thousands of them. i’ve never seen so many in my life

@haroldnavarro9055

Жыл бұрын

Yes nissan patrol and land cruiser in middle east. Tried nd reliable

@faheemabbas3965

Жыл бұрын

I heard the difference between the Patrol and Armada besides slight appearance differences (Patrol has shorter bumpers) has something to do with the axles? I forgot but I heard it’s much better to off road the patrol compared to the Armada. But yeah basically the Armada is the Patrol in the US. One of the last Land Cruiser alternatives available for sale in the US.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

@@faheemabbas3965 yeah the Patrol has all of the off-road modes and also with HBMC system. the Armada has the same body (can do so mild off-roading with some good tires) but doesn’t have the different modes and HBMC system

@SvenQ45

Жыл бұрын

Never was there but yeah it´s essentially either a Patrol or a Landcruiser. 😁

My niece just bought this exact model for Christmas, and she absolutely loves it! Very nice, high-end presence....

Excellent

Great review! Definitely a bit old school but the road presence and that V8 are top notch. Love it!

the key to nailing the throttle is to hit the gas pedal like 3/4 down. it’s weird, but i’ve gotten used to it. if you floor it, it’ll just take its time.

Great video Kirk, your videos with a cameraman are great! Much better than the POV videos!

Kirk Kreifels friend keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃👍👍👍👍

Another excellent review Kirk, and I can relate as I'm a car enthusiast with a family of four as well.

What a good weather you have there! I am jealous we have at least two feet of snow on the ground and more to come here in Montreal 😇 TNX for video

Lol my wife and I shop at the Whole Foods you could see in the background at 8:57. I mean to say at that very location. We love our 2022 Armada Platinum. Great reviews Kirk. Keep it up.

@KirkKreifels

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

I was just telling my dad, I wish we could get this Armada we’re we live. The biggest Nissan SUV is the Rogue, and third row seat is literally imaginary. The newer Nissans are quite some lookers.😍

@elizabethmiller7918

10 ай бұрын

Where do you live?

@mrgurulittle7000

10 ай бұрын

@@elizabethmiller7918 JPN

I just got this vehicle and I love it! Can easily remove center console in the back too.

Hey man great real review video.

BEV, BEV, BEV... I will miss the V8 engine😢. (not to mention V12, too. Yes, V12👍) Armada is not my cup of tea, but I love V8. I love your kids; they are so cute and adorable🥰.

@moeanthony9308

Жыл бұрын

Gas pig

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

His kids are great.👍😍

Awesome! Great review.

I love that truck rented one when I visited family on the east coast. Side note Kirk the outro music is amazing 🙌🏾… I need that track.

Nissan Patrol

I spent about a week with the pre facelifted Armada. That whole time my friends and I kept saying “why spend the extra money on the QX”. It’s getting pretty old now but I still prefer the Armada to all of the other big body on frame suvs. 70k seems like a lot though. Not that I can justify having something that large but if I did I’d just find an used QX or Armada for under 30k and call it a day.

@linh811

10 ай бұрын

yep, also great that on the used market the QX and Armada are comparable in price if you prefer a different badge

@donnad3133

8 ай бұрын

The new lx is a downgrade

@donnad3133

8 ай бұрын

The new lx is a downgrade

Best review

Kirk, I have no issues with the Nissan Armada, it is the Renault Armada that concerns me. 😉

I just bought one, I love it

Even though I like the new design of the Sequoia. The Armada still looks modern. This suits you well and looking fit! Kirk

This thing is a beast i will definitely get one in the new year.

Nissan needs to seriously keep that V8 engine into there Armada s u v for the next generation please just refreshed V8 engine and Transmission up for technology Efficiency, but very good V8 engine and Transmission for sure 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪💪👍👍

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

Nope they can't carry on the legend for next gen

@salhernandez2229

11 ай бұрын

They’re dropping it, twin turbo 10 spd trans

Just bought one…..WHAT A GREAT VEHICLE!!!

Thanks to this video and the one from the Engineer Armada prices are going up again.

Love this unit just purchased a 2023. I hope they keep using the v8. Amazing 👏

@salhernandez2229

11 ай бұрын

Last year for v8 n 7 speed transmission

Love Nissan armadas, very reliable and it’s not a lousy crossover

Love the armada/qx80. An extended wheelbase version would be sick to compete w suburbans/esv Escalades. Obviously a different crowd but if u want a Japanese body on frame suv this is a better value than a Toyota/Lexus. Also has more interior space than a land cruiser/sequoia while coming in a price comparable to a gx or 4Runner. Overseas these are known as patrols and are very popular. I have also noticed a good amount of armadas and qx80 refreshes on the road in my city. I will say tho that u are getting what u pay for when u spend more on the Toyota Lexus product but it’s still a great product and the only new v8 full sized suv from a Japanese company

There is something just nice when you pop a disc in & it works vs passwords/connection, etc plus a collection is something tied to nostalgia for the little ones to keep. Passengers w/ Captain chairs is a nice touch, but prob could use a slider on the middle console to access the far rear seats or possible modular storage. 17MPG in this day & age is a no go unless driving a literal tactical fortress for high profile clients (that pay the fuel bills, hah)

You can get a lower trim in the low 50s and it’s a beast. I love the powerful engine and growl it makes. It’s roomy and comfortable. I love the rear end including it’s powerful bumper.

Great review! btw, What's the biggest BFG KO2 tire that can be put on a stock 2023 Armada? and where's the V8 on the outside? Thanks!

Great to see it packed with kiddos and their stuff … looks familiar. 😂 Would a 23 Lexus RX 500 be at least as roomy and quick - thinking of the RX for us.

@KirkKreifels

Жыл бұрын

Rx 500h is quicker, batter handling, of course only two rows. This feels smoother overall imo.

So much better than the catastrophic sequoia

Im thinking of buying one i know i will love it

One classy ride

Hands down THE best value in the used market.

Great review. The engine is not built in Japan. It’s built in Decherd Tennessee. That version of the 5.6 was built in Japan for the QX56 / QX80 until 2017.

that mirror is great

If you press map voice in the center control/consul while on maps, it will expand to the entire screen and rid of that “dead space/screen”.

I just rented a brand new Armanda Platinum and did a 2000 mile road trip. It was a nice truck, but to me the seats were very uncomfortable driving 7 to 8 hours a day. Also the adaptive cruise could use some work as it is overly sensitive. It would pick up vehicles in the lane exiting next to me and brake hard then gun the engine extremely hard to get back to it's previously set speed. The ability to use regular gas was a plus though!

@nicholasolsen4698

Жыл бұрын

Uncomfortable? These seats are amazing!

@lanyiasdad

Жыл бұрын

@@nicholasolsen4698 Like I said previously, it was brand new so maybe the seats needed to be broken in. However for sitting in them for 8 hours a day they were very uncomfortable for my wife and I.

@PA-yy8vu

10 ай бұрын

@@lanyiasdadare you and your wife fat by any chance ?

i rented a infiniti qx80 2014 that thing moves

In Asian market Nissan is very well known for having the best AC system compared to other Asian counterpart

V8 V8 V8, get your V8 while it lasts. I never had anything with a V8 but I've heard so many good things about it. I kinda avoided them cause of the gas usage over the V6. Looking at it now I rather get anything other than a 4 cylinder turbo. There is no replacement for smoothness.

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

@Brian Lee Nissan CVT is ok now. No major issues in the last five years.👍

@ 0:17 you can see the great quality build of the leather on the arm rest lol

Love the Armada-- but they need to add Nissan's ProPilot Assist system with lane-centering and adaptive cruise just like the pathfinder and Rogue. Vehicles in this category are great for roadtrips and freeway driving-- Their ADAS systems need to match their utility.

@fifthcircle1

Жыл бұрын

The lane keep in the Armada blows.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

but it already has a great adaptive cruise system tho

@salhernandez2229

11 ай бұрын

It does have it on certain models- I know my platinum has them

@R56Cooper

11 ай бұрын

@salhernandez2229 wow did not know the Armada has Pro Pilot Assist. That's great news! Will go for a test drive.

I always appreciate any built-in monitors. Much safer than ipads or phones. Even in minor accidents, any loose objects can kill or do serious damage to any passengers. Just ask anyone who works in emergency rooms or ICUs.

I just bougth the "S" trim in 4WD! I always wanted to have an affordable Y62 Patrol. Between the decontenting for the US market, picking the entry level trim and end-of-year deep discounts I was able to afford it!! 😍

@KirkKreifels

10 ай бұрын

Good choice!

@desizz

9 ай бұрын

How much you paid for it. There is one close to my house listed for $50000 How do you like cloth seats and the 18inch wheels?

@elizabethmiller7918

9 ай бұрын

@@desizz I love the 18inch wheels. though I do miss the leather. I paid well under the number you mentioned.

What's the music artist and song name at the end??

Does it have a dvd player?

Mic your wife next time. Would be awesome to get a moms perspective and it sounds like she has a lot to say! Haha great review

Would be cool if they made a more off-road focused trim of this to pay tribute to its Pstrol roots. 18” wheels please, no chrome, some better traction control systems for offroad… make this the replacement for the 200 series in some folks minds. There are some smoking deals on these out there right now, like sub 50k on some trims that aren’t bare bones.

Can you review the titan pro4x

We have a 2022 Mazda CX9 which we really like but it does have a 4cyl. It does have a lot of power but the gas mileage is only about 20mpg. Not a huge difference from a V-8.

@philipjohn1338

Жыл бұрын

I'd sell the Mazda and get this beast.

@2004cyrus

Жыл бұрын

That’s a good point, I went from a 2019 CX-9 to a 2022 CX-5. And it was because I was worried that gas would hit $10 per gallon.

Pefect timing . Im in market for full size SUV that is affordable and reliable for family

@dboyq329

Жыл бұрын

You should closely consider this vehicle. Family member loves hers, and great deals to be had over at the Nissan house. Good luck yo!

@rachaad

Жыл бұрын

@@dboyq329 appreciate that input. And thank you 🙏🏽

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

​@@rachaad better check yo nearest dealership is trustworthy and supportive before checking out the vehicle

@3mr136

Жыл бұрын

I recommend you to buy this beautiful suv this year because the next generation will have a v6 twin turbo

@Painfulwhale360

Жыл бұрын

You can get the 2021+ Armada SL's for $40,000 with about 60,000 miles which to me is a fantastic price compared to buying the sequoia.

This suv shows that Nissan can make reliable vehicles, just wish they sprinkled some of that reliability to their core models such as the rogue or Altima then Nissan would be back in the game

If I buy this one, I order the nismo package 😎

Its very nice, I have a Titan, same drivetrain.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

you’ve got the 9spd, which i wish Nissan added to this. but the 7spd is still awesome tho

@vancity2349

Жыл бұрын

@@JokerG16 No mine is a 2018, SL midnight edition, its has the 7 speed.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

@@vancity2349 ah! got you. those are super solid trucks.

@vancity2349

Жыл бұрын

@@JokerG16 Yes it is and super reliable

I'm getting 17 avg with town it's all good

6:05. Telling Mazda they don't need to be locked into a *rotory* ? For Mazda that activates "challenge accepted" mode.

Tennis guy eh? My guy!

I wonder how many they will sell.

@2004cyrus

Жыл бұрын

About 500-800. I work in marketing for Nissan North America.

I wish they made a Pro-4X variant

It´s Ok.

I respect your channel and opinions. But touch screens and panos are waaay overrated. I’d rather not reach for any screen while I’m enjoying my drive.

Can Nissan be trusted, Like Toyota or Honda?

Didn´t know the engine is now also built in Japan.

Did your wife drive the vehicle? Asking because I’m her size and wondered how comfortable it is for someone short to drive.

Каждый снимает обзор и думает, что он расскажет что-то новое. Сотни обзоров на эту машину!!!

When big Altima energy isn’t big enough so you get an Armada

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

@Brian Lee The CVT seems ok. I don’t what the fuss is.

@faheemabbas3965

Жыл бұрын

@@mrgurulittle7000 reliability. It’s the number one reason people stopped buying Nissans. Maybe not bad for Honda but for Nissan it’s really that bad. The earlier Nissans were good but Renault really messed them and Mitsubishi up with the alliance. Thankfully recently Renault cut their share of Nissan from 40 something percent to 15%. Hopefully Nissan can make a comeback.

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

@@faheemabbas3965 True. I’d still consider Nissan as more reliable than say GM or Hyundai, but yeah.

I'm looking at buying a used 2017 Armada but the engine knock issue is scaring me away. Such a shame

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

so get a 2019, i think that was the year it was best rated

@nicholasolsen4698

Жыл бұрын

They replace the engines for free if you have the engine knock.

@keithgentrysr3668

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2017, motor was great but tranmission broke at 60395

Much better buy than the Lexus and Sequoia

@KirkKreifels

Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯

@ToxicCookie

Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a good ol v8 from a suv based on the patrol 🔥

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

​@@ToxicCookie if dealership won't screwed up the ownership

btw; made in japan..

I would remove that second row center console in a second.

V8, no auto START STOP, GREAT PARKING BRAKE, TOW HOOKS FRONT AND BACK, AUTO LOAD LEVELING SUSPENSION, GREAT DRIVING POSITION AND ALL THE TECH YOU NEED. GOT THE SL MODEL. WHY DID THEY EVER TAKE DVD PLAYER OUT OF CARS

I would like to compare to my 2022 sequoia with towing. The rating is 7100 lbs but I am confident I could tow much more. I have a 5.7 6 speed with a 4:10 rear axle. It tows my family of 7 with a 6k trailer. The main thing I worry about is wheel base and payload. Might need to upgrade.

@salhernandez2229

11 ай бұрын

8500 lbs

Please keep the v8 in the next generation and for the qx80 give it the nismo

@donnad3133

8 ай бұрын

Add auto stop start and direct injection

In Saudi Arabia cost 100,000. $😢

Meanwhile I just want Suzuki to come back to the U.S.

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

They gone forever

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

Me too.😢

it is not last ... Taho will be in production with V8 many years to come ... at least 5-10 ...

Even the seats look outdated, I gave the video a thumbs up anyway.

@KirkKreifels

Жыл бұрын

Yes. But it adds to the old school charm 😅

@mrgurulittle7000

Жыл бұрын

😂

Not worth it. I would chose the Sequoia Limited fuel economy, power and reliability.

A great car indeed. Not interested in the new TT LC300 with its extremely overpriced tag here in my country.

@electrikoptik

Жыл бұрын

It’s not overpriced. You get the best built SUV known to man. No other SUV is built to the standard of the LC. And if you look at the price in the past and adjust for inflation you’ll see that prices remained the same.

@A15689

Жыл бұрын

​@@electrikoptik I would have agreed with you if we were talking about older LC generations but the new LC300 has so many drawbacks such as the Aluminum body which does not give you confidence whether from the hood shaking at normal speeds or the body getting bent from small rocks & the Interior is also less spacious than before.

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

​@@A15689 well previous gen lc was overweight and give them infamous efficiency. This same thing ford did with f150 use aluminum for weight reduction

How is its CVT. The only reason I would not buy a Nissan is the transmission.

@chinox4wd

11 ай бұрын

It has the 7 speed AT not a CVT

Owning one for the last 6.5yrs, I have some added insights. Suspension is too soft, and feels like a boat with all the weight. Lane departure is annoying at best. To correct you from crossing a lane line, it brakes the opposite wheels. It SUCKS! I just got back from a road trip in a friend's Lincoln Aviator, and the lane keep us so much better in that! Seat cooling/heating is acting up. Very noisy and shutting off randomly, something is wrong and I need to take it in. Gauge cluster was replaced under extended warranty, due to LEDs out. That was at 50k mi. The can't replace LEDs, it's the entire cluster. We had a ton of transmission problems in the first year, software related, and have been better since then....BUT, this is where Nissan is not good. Service department is typical "just another car". You go with a Lexus, and you get the red carpet for anything you need. It makes a difference. The climate control just makes me angry. Set it to auto, at 68°F, and it will cook you. Drop it down to 67°F, and it'll freeze you. I constantly have to mess with it on trips from being hot or cold. Lots of good things about it, but it's death by a thousand cuts.

@billyvision1360

Жыл бұрын

You’re commenting on a 6 and half year old truck! I own a 2008 Armada and didn’t have any of the issues you mentioned….kept it for 10 years. Now driving a 2023 Armada and love it.

If anyone needs to change its Nissan. They are lagging way behind.

@nicholasolsen4698

Жыл бұрын

They just have a longer cycle time. Every time they release a major update or redesign it surpasses competition, but they do not refresh as much as competitors.

Monitors in the second row? 2002 baby. Along with no USB in the third row. And they still haven't figured out how to put in the superior nine speed transmission. And people complain about Toyota having old technology

@2004cyrus

Жыл бұрын

This has usb charging in the 3rd row. More gears doesn’t equate to better. What’s wrong with screens in the back? Not everyone gives their kiddies iPads

Chrome is lame. Manufacturers need to stop.

@volcalstone

Жыл бұрын

I don't like chrome either but I believe people should have a choice. That's why he mentioned there is a blackout option. If not we could black out stuff on our own.

@haze1123

Жыл бұрын

They paint the chrome and call it a blackout or midnight package and charge more for it! LoL

@volcalstone

Жыл бұрын

@@haze1123 I could see where you're coming from tho. I don't like it when manufacturers charge a lot for their blackout option but you have to remember that chrome is luxury and you're buying into a luxury brand first. If you want it sporty then it's gonna cost you.

Toyota needs to kill the twin turbo V6 and build a more efficient V8 or troll all the EV people and bring the V8 diesel engine.

@sorojinidungdung6979

Жыл бұрын

Don't dreams too much they can't go beyond simplicity old skool ancient v8 spec otherwise God forbid japanese put German complexity or cheapo parts in them. Toyota already have diesel d4d v8 but now only for LC70 series line-up but it is also on the verge of extinction

@healer81

Жыл бұрын

@@sorojinidungdung6979 I'm aware and most people with drive with that engine rave about it. The only vulnerability is the fuel filter. As long as you keep the fuel filter clean you'll be a happy camper. Ironically the new CEO has an engineering background in diesel engines. The green people are ignorantly fearful of diesel engines but the reality of trucks are all you need is torque. 300hp with 500 lb torque is more than good enough for many applications. There isn't any EV that can do well with weight and gasoline motors that can do what a diesel can do needs about 430++ hp to equal the torque of a diesel motor which will burn more fuel in those cases. This is why the Toyota V8 gasoline motor was so thirsty.

Nissan need to bring that new rogue/pathfinder interior this suv is overpriced especially with analog gauges and outdated infotainment screen.

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

what’s wrong with analog gauges and how is the infotainment “outdated”? it literally has the same software that the Rogue/Pathfinder have lol.

@BigAltimaEnergy719

Жыл бұрын

@@JokerG16 imagine paying over 60-70 grand and hearing that microwave beep when you start the car up... not worth it brand new

@BigAltimaEnergy719

Жыл бұрын

@@JokerG16 I rather save me some money getting the more modern qx60/pathfinder with a better updated interior.

@iamgeek01

Жыл бұрын

@@BigAltimaEnergy719 2022 Nissan rogue/pathfinder and the qx60 all have the new chime and they all have digital analog screens with a newer and improved infotainment. Seems like your talking about the models before 2021-2022

@BigAltimaEnergy719

Жыл бұрын

@@iamgeek01 those 2022 models and newer have those interior just wish Nissan did the same with their armada/qx80/titan

Sorry, if you're spending $70-80k for a Nissan, you need to take a second look at life. Even with a V8 option...

@2004cyrus

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is different and it’s a big world. Open your mind. Anyone who spends $20,000 for a Chevy Impala has credit issues

@JokerG16

Жыл бұрын

lol you’re obviously not familiar with this tank

@2004cyrus

Жыл бұрын

@@JokerG16 agreed