2026 Nissan Armada in Aspen White Tricoat — front three-quarter view
Now at Old Orchard Nissan · Skokie, IL

The 2026 Nissan Armada for Sale in Skokie.

Nissan’s full-size flagship, one year after its ground-up redesign: a 425-hp twin-turbo V6, 8,500 lbs of towing, seating for up to eight, and the first-ever 460-hp Armada NISMO. It’s Cars.com’s Best SUV of 2026 — for sale near Chicago at our Skokie showroom, minutes from Evanston and the North Side, with extended, no-pressure test drives.

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425 HP / 516 lb-ft3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 · 9-speed auto
8,500 lbs TowingMax capacity, properly equipped
Safety Shield 360Standard · 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Up to 97.1 cu ftCargo, 2nd and 3rd rows folded
What’s new for 2026

Year two of the new Armada adds a 460-hp exclamation point.

The 2025 redesign rebuilt the Armada from the frame up. For 2026, Nissan keeps everything that worked and adds the most powerful Armada ever built. Here’s what changed.

Three 2026 Nissan Armada NISMOs parked at sunset with headlights on
New trim

The first-ever Armada NISMO.

NISMO engineers tuned the twin-turbo V6 to 460 horsepower on premium fuel — plus sharper steering, a louder exhaust, and a look all its own.

  • 460 hp — the most powerful Armada ever
  • 22″ NISMO forged alloy wheels
  • Sport-tuned air suspension and steering
  • Exclusive Stealth Gray paint option
2026 Nissan Armada interior on a family road trip
PRO-4X update

Captain’s chairs hit the trail.

New for 2026, the off-road PRO-4X can be optioned with second-row captain’s chairs — so the family hauler and the trail rig are finally the same truck.

  • Available 2nd-row captain’s chairs (new)
  • Electronic locking rear differential
  • All-terrain tires and metal skid plates
  • Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension
2026 Nissan Armada driving in the city
Proven platform

The redesign, now award-backed.

Everything that made the 2025 rebuild a hit carries over — and the recognition caught up. If you waited out year one, this is the year to buy.

  • Cars.com Best SUV of 2026
  • 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick
  • Dual-display cockpit with Google built-in
  • Available ProPILOT Assist 2.1 hands-off driving
SL vs PRO-4X vs Platinum Reserve

Which Armada is right for you?

Every trim gets the same 425-hp twin-turbo V6 and 8,500-lb tow rating. The real differences are suspension, cabin tech, and how far you want the comfort to go. Here’s how three popular trims line up.

Feature SL 4×4 PRO-4X 4×4 Platinum Reserve 4×4
Starting MSRP$66,530$74,300$80,550
SuspensionCoil springsAdaptive air suspensionAdaptive air suspension
Wheels / tires20″ alloy, all-season20″ alloy, all-terrain22″ alloy, all-season
DisplaysDual 12.3″Dual 14.3″Dual 14.3″
Audio12-speaker Klipsch12-speaker Klipsch12-speaker Klipsch
Off-road hardwareE-locking rear diff, skid plates, terrain modes
Front seatsTailorFit, heatedLeather, heatedQuilted leather, heated, ventilated & massaging
2nd rowBench (captain’s chairs avail.)Bench (captain’s chairs avail. — new)Captain’s chairs standard
2026 Nissan Armada NISMO on a racetrack
First-ever Armada NISMO

A full-size SUV with GT-R fingerprints on it.

NISMO — the team behind Nissan’s race cars — turned the Armada’s twin-turbo V6 up to 460 horsepower on premium fuel, retuned the exhaust, sharpened the steering, and recalibrated the air suspension. Add 22″ forged wheels, NISMO fascias, and an exclusive Stealth Gray finish, and it’s unlike anything else in the full-size aisle.

By the numbers

Full-size numbers, without the old-school V8 thirst.

460Horsepower in the new NISMO (425 on every other trim)
8,500Lbs max towing, properly equipped
97.1Cu ft max cargo, rows folded
Inside the 2026 Armada

A cabin that finally matches the badge on the hood.

The redesigned interior is the part owners talk about most. Three features worth your attention on the test drive.

2026 Nissan Armada dual widescreen displays with Google built-in
Tech

Over 28 inches of display, Google built-in.

Dual widescreen displays — 14.3″ on upper trims — run native Google Maps and Assistant, so routes update around Chicago traffic without touching your phone.

2026 Nissan Armada interior with Klipsch premium audio
Audio

12-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio.

Standard from SL up — the first Klipsch system in a production vehicle. Full-size SUVs are quiet enough that real audio actually shows up.

2026 Nissan Armada front seats and driver cockpit
Comfort

Massaging, heated and ventilated front seats.

Platinum Reserve pampers both front passengers with quilted leather and massage — a long-haul upgrade you’ll appreciate by the time you reach Wisconsin.

2026 Armada · By the spec sheet

The full specifications, in one place.

Numbers shared across the lineup are listed once; where 4×2 and 4×4 differ, both are shown.

Specification4×24×4
Powertrain
Engine3.5L Twin-Turbo DOHC 24-valve V6
Horsepower425 hp @ 5,600 rpm (NISMO: 460 hp, premium fuel)
Torque516 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Transmission9-speed automatic
Drive systemRear-wheel driveIntelligent 4WD with 2-speed transfer case
Max towing (properly equipped)Up to 8,500 lbs
Fuel Economy (EPA-est.)
City16 MPG15–16 MPG
Highway20 MPG18–19 MPG
Combined18 MPG16–17 MPG
Fuel tank23.6 gallons · premium unleaded recommended
Dimensions & Capacity
Seating7 or 8 passengers (2nd-row bench or captain’s chairs)
Cargo behind 3rd row20.4 cu ft
Cargo behind 2nd row56.3 cu ft
Max cargo (rows folded)Up to 97.1 cu ft
3rd-row legroom32.9 in
Length / width / height209.6 / 83.3 / 76.5–77.9 in
Ground clearance9.6 in (air suspension can raise it for clearance)
Warranty
Basic36 months / 36,000 miles
Powertrain60 months / 60,000 miles
Corrosion60 months / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance36 months / 36,000 miles

Specifications reflect the 2026 Nissan Armada and vary by trim and configuration. Confirm current specs and EPA estimates for your build at nissanusa.com or call (847) 965-3460.

Nissan Armada towing a boat
Why Chicagoland drivers choose the Armada

Built for what this region actually asks of a full-size SUV.

The Armada earns its keep in the moments the spec sheet doesn’t dramatize: eight people headed to a wedding in Highland Park, a boat behind you on I-94 to Lake Geneva, a February morning on an unplowed Edens, or a third row your in-laws can actually sit in without folding themselves up.

  • Intelligent 4WD with snow-ready drive modes for lake-effect mornings on I-94 and I-90
  • 8,500 lbs of towing for boats, campers, and snowmobile trailers headed north
  • Adaptive air suspension (PRO-4X, NISMO, Platinum Reserve) lowers for easier loading — and for kids climbing in
  • Invisible Hood View shows what’s under the front bumper: snow drifts, curbs, and pothole-season surprises
  • Body-on-frame construction that shrugs off the streets Chicago hasn’t repaved yet
2026 Nissan Armada Trims

Six ways to make it yours.

Starting MSRP shown, excluding the $2,190 destination and handling charge. Ask our team about current offers on the trim you’re considering.

2026 Nissan Armada SV in Brilliant Silver Metallic

SV

The full-size essentials, fully powered.

4×2$58,840
4×4$61,840
Key features
  • 425-hp twin-turbo V6, 9-speed automatic
  • Dual 12.3″ displays, wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
  • Safety Shield 360, 8-passenger seating
2026 Nissan Armada SL in Super Black

SL

The sweet spot most families land on.

4×2$63,530
4×4$66,530
Key features
  • 12-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio
  • 20″ wheels, Google built-in, power liftgate
  • Available 2nd-row captain’s chairs

Plus all SV features

2026 Nissan Armada Platinum in Coulis Red Pearl

Platinum

Premium tech without the Reserve price.

4×2$70,490
4×4$73,490
Key features
  • Dual 14.3″ displays, head-up display
  • Quilted leather-appointed seating
  • Available ProPILOT Assist 2.1 hands-off driving

Plus all SL features

2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X off-road, front three-quarter view

PRO-4X

The trail-rated Armada. 4×4 only.

4×4$74,300
Intelligent 4WD standard
Key features
  • E-locking rear diff, skid plates, all-terrain tires
  • Adaptive air suspension, terrain modes
  • New: available 2nd-row captain’s chairs
2026 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve in Aspen White Tricoat

Platinum Reserve

The luxury flagship.

4×2$77,550
4×4$80,550
Key features
  • Massaging, heated & ventilated front seats
  • 22″ wheels, air suspension, quilted leather
  • 2nd-row captain’s chairs standard

Plus all Platinum features

2026 Nissan Armada NISMO, right profile on a racetrack

NISMO

460 hp. First of its kind. 4×4 only.

4×4$79,530
Intelligent 4WD standard
Key features
  • 460 hp NISMO-tuned twin-turbo V6
  • 22″ forged wheels, retuned exhaust
  • NISMO fascias, exclusive Stealth Gray

Starting MSRP excludes the $2,190 destination and handling charge, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and trim availability are subject to change — see dealer for details.

Recognition

The redesign the critics keep rewarding.

One year in, the new-generation Armada has stacked up the kind of third-party recognition the old V8 model never saw.

Cars.com · 2026

Best SUV of 2026

Named the best SUV you can buy for its blend of versatility, safety, comfort, capability, and value.

IIHS · 2026

TOP SAFETY PICK

“Good” ratings in the small overlap, moderate overlap, and side crash tests earned the 2026 Armada Top Safety Pick honors.

Texas Auto Writers Association

SUV of Texas — Armada PRO-4X

Earned at the Texas Truck Rodeo, where the writers put off-road claims to an actual off-road test.

Wards

10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

The 3.5L twin-turbo V6 — with an oil pump design shared with the GT-R — recognized among the industry’s best.

iF Design Award

International design recognition

The new generation’s bold exterior design honored by one of the world’s oldest independent design competitions.

Parents · 2026

Best Family Cars recognition

Recognized in Parents’ 2026 Best Family Cars awards for standard driver-assist and safety features.

Awards reflect recent model-year recognition for the Nissan Armada and may include prior model years. Confirm the current year and source for each before publishing.

Why Old Orchard Nissan

Reasons to buy your Armada from us, not the next dealer down the road.

3x

Nissan Dealer of the Year.

Recognized in 2019, 2023, and 2024 — a track record built on service, not sales pressure.

48 hr

We’ll find your Armada.

Full-size inventory moves fast. If we don’t have your trim or color, we locate the right Armada, usually within 48 hours.

Lifetime

Premium Plan oil changes.

Ask about lifetime synthetic oil changes and tire rotations on your new Armada, done by factory-trained techs.

Customer reviews · 4.6★ on Cars.com

What Chicagoland drivers say about buying here.

★★★★★

“We recently upgraded for our growing family, and Xavier was our sales consultant at Old Orchard Nissan. He was incredibly sweet and patient with our kids while we discussed the transaction details. Xavier walked us through the advanced safety packages thoroughly and worked hard to get us an excellent financing rate.”

Bradley S. — Chicago, IL Cars.com / DealerRater · June 2026
★★★★★

“As someone who dreads the negotiation process, I was relieved by how comfortable Viktor made me feel. He was polite, attentive, and focused entirely on helping me find the right vehicle. He answered all my questions about warranty coverage and maintenance schedules thoroughly.”

Peter H. — Wilmette, IL Cars.com / DealerRater · June 2026
★★★★★

“Shoutout to Kosta at Old Orchard Nissan for helping me get an amazing deal. The guy is sharp, direct, and doesn’t waste your afternoon with typical, annoying sales pitches. He got straight to the numbers and worked out a fantastic financing rate. Easily the fastest and most transparent car purchase I have ever experienced.”

Roberto D. — Park Ridge, IL Cars.com / DealerRater · June 2026
Live inventory · Skokie, IL

2026 Nissan Armada in stock now.

A live look at what’s on the lot. Pricing and availability come from our inventory feed and update automatically — call (847) 965-3460 to confirm a specific vehicle.

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2026 Armada FAQ

Questions Chicago shoppers actually ask before buying.

If your question isn’t covered here, call us at (847) 965-3460 — our team will give you a straight answer.

How much does the 2026 Nissan Armada cost?

Starting MSRP runs from $58,840 for the SV 4×2 to $80,550 for the Platinum Reserve 4×4, before the $2,190 destination charge. The off-road PRO-4X starts at $74,300 and the new NISMO at $79,530 — both 4×4 only. Call us for current pricing and any offers on the trim you want.

Does the 2026 Armada still have a V8?

No — and that’s good news. The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 makes 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, more than the old 5.6L V8 on both counts, with the torque arriving earlier where towing actually needs it. It also returns better fuel economy than the V8 ever did.

How much can the 2026 Armada tow?

Up to 8,500 pounds when properly equipped — enough for most boats, campers, and snowmobile trailers heading up I-94. An integrated Trailer Brake Controller is available to keep heavier loads composed.

Does the Armada come with four-wheel drive?

Yes. SV, SL, Platinum, and Platinum Reserve offer Intelligent 4WD with a 2-speed transfer case as an option (about $3,000), while PRO-4X and NISMO are 4×4 only. For Chicago winters, 4WD plus the selectable drive modes makes a real difference on unplowed side streets.

What is the Armada NISMO?

New for 2026, it’s the first NISMO version of the Armada — a 460-horsepower take on the twin-turbo V6 (on premium fuel) with sport-tuned air suspension and steering, a retuned exhaust, 22″ forged wheels, and exclusive NISMO styling. It starts at $79,530.

Is the Nissan Armada a good SUV?

Cars.com named it the Best SUV of 2026, and the IIHS named it a 2026 Top Safety Pick. After the ground-up 2025 redesign, it pairs full-size capability with a genuinely modern cabin — for most Chicago-area families comparing Tahoe, Expedition, and Sequoia, it’s the value play of the segment.

How many passengers does the Armada seat?

Eight with the second-row bench, or seven with the available captain’s chairs — which are standard on Platinum Reserve and newly available on PRO-4X for 2026. Third-row legroom is 32.9 inches, enough for adults on real trips, not just kids on short hops.

How much cargo space does the Armada have?

You get 20.4 cubic feet behind the third row, 56.3 behind the second, and up to 97.1 cubic feet with both rows folded — luggage for eight, a Costco run with the whole crew, or a weekend’s worth of hockey gear.

Does the Armada require premium gas?

Nissan recommends premium unleaded for the twin-turbo V6, and the NISMO’s full 460 horsepower is rated on premium fuel only. EPA estimates are 16 city / 20 highway for 4×2 models and about 16/19 for 4×4 — solid for a full-size, body-on-frame SUV.

Do you have the 2026 Armada in stock near Evanston and Chicago?

We stock Armada trims, colors, and drivetrains at our Skokie showroom, minutes from Evanston, Niles, Morton Grove, and Chicago’s North Side. If we don’t have your exact configuration — PRO-4X and NISMO move quickly — we can usually locate it within 48 hours.

Can I finance an Armada with less-than-perfect credit?

Yes. We work with a network of lenders, including options for bad or no credit. You can get pre-approved online with no impact to your credit score before you ever visit, and our team will walk you through the numbers without judgment.

What warranty comes with a new Armada?

Every new Armada includes a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Ask us about adding our Premium Plan for lifetime synthetic oil changes and tire rotations.

Still need help?

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Come see the 2026 Armada in person.

Our showroom is on Golf Road, about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and easy to reach from Niles, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Highland Park. We’ll line up an extended test drive whenever works for you.