Nissan Armada

The night before the official kick-start of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Nissan pulled the covers off is 2017 Armada full-size SUV. This marks the second generation for the Armada, an SUV introduced in 2004 and based on the first generation Titan pickup. For 2017, however, the Armada leaves its Titan roots for the Nissan Patrol, the automaker’s three-row, eight-passenger SUV sold in markets around the world.

The Patrol isn’t a stranger to the U.S. either. It’s currently sold as the Infiniti QX80. Both the QX80 and new Armada will share the same platform, similar design stylings, and interior themes. The similarities continue in the drivetrain department, as the two SUVs share an updated version of the 5.6-liter Endurance V-8. Though the two have slightly different horsepower and torque ratings, both the Armada and QX80 can tow 8,500 pounds.

The QX80 aside, the new Armada is a giant leap forward for Nissan. Its comfort levels, active and passive safety features, and rigidity within the ladder frame and body structure are all vastly improved. It also bookends the automaker’s complete revision of its SUV and crossover lineups over the last three years, with new editions of the Pathfinder, Murano, and Rogue.

As before, the Armada sits atop the Nissan SUV lineup as the flagship. It offers the highest levels of available luxury and comfort, especially in its range-topping trim, the Platinum. Lower trim levels include the “base” SV and mid-grade SL trims.

So lets take a look at the details that surround the 2017 Nissan Armada.

Update 08/15/2016: Nissan has released pricing for the 2017 Armada. Check out the “Price” section below for all the details.

Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 Nissan Armada.