- Nissan has long sold a large, rugged SUV all over the globe under the name Patrol, but calls it the Armada in America.
- For 2027, the brand will reintroduce the Patrol name to Americans — as an off-road trim level for the Armada.
There are a handful of off-road icons known globally for their mountain-goat-trail prowess across decades. All over the world, people recognize the Range Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, and the like. In the U.S., though, that Nissan name sounds strange.
We know it as the Armada, and its luxury sibling, the Infiniti QX80.
Nissan’s largest SUV has been sold under the Patrol name almost continuously since 1951, including in the U.S until 1969. The name has appeared all over the world, with the vehicle marketed as a safari-worthy off-roader.
In the U.S., the Armada is marketed as a family-friendly spacious SUV. Nissan has long sold an off-road-specialist trim called the Armada PRO-4X.
For 2027, the two names will come together. The most capable, trail-ready Armada will appear under the name Armada Patrol PRO-4X.
Nissan admits that there’s little new about the vehicle, saying it “continues to offer all the equipment that enables Armada PRO-4X to tackle varied terrain.” That includes an electronic locking rear differential, adaptive air suspension, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and a camera system with an invisible hood view. This variant will also get NISMO rock sliders and roof rack, and available NISMO Axis wheels with BFGoodrich all-terrain tires.
Nissan says the name change will connect “Armada’s proven off-road capability with 75 years of Patrol heritage and global recognition.” We’ve asked Nissan officials if the move could presage a single name for the model worldwide, and will update this story if they reply.
Eight drive modes guide it over terrain ranging from asphalt to mud to sand. Nissan says production of this newly named grade begins this month.
The only other change to the Armada lineup for 2027 is a new Dark Armor package with darker grille and window trim, 20-inch black wheels, and black upholstery.
2027 Nissan Armada Pricing:
All prices include a mandatory $2,275 destination fee.
| Model | 2027 MSRP + destination fee |
| Armada SL 4×2 | $66,565 |
| Armada SL 4×4 | $69,565 |
| Armada Platinum 4×4 | $78,065 |
| Armada Patrol PRO-4X 4×4 | $81,265 |
| Armada NISMO 4×4 | $82,965 |
| Armada Platinum Reserve 4×4 | $86,865 |
