The New Nissan Patrol Nismo Has More Power Than America's Armada
Nissan has been selling a Patrol Nismo in the Middle East for a decade, but only now is the United States getting an equivalent: the
Armada Nismo
. It answers a question few have asked, as it's hard to imagine people lining up to place deposits for a high-performance version of Nissan's largest SUV. Nevertheless, we appreciate the added variety, even if Americans will have to settle for less power.
The hot Nismo boasts 460 horsepower, or 35 more than the regular Armada, but the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 is even more potent in the Middle East. Exclusive to the United Arab Emirates and other countries where the Armada is sold as the Patrol, the 'VR35DDTT' engine produces 495 hp, a solid 35-hp bump attributed to 'region-specific tuning.'
Photo by: Nissan
Nissan
says the engine was further massaged 'as a direct result of extensive customer insights and feedback.' Marketing fluff aside, we're pretty confident U.S. buyers would've liked the 495-hp version as well. More lenient emissions regulations in the Middle East likely enabled engineers to unlock the extra power. We've asked Nissan for clarification and will update the article once we receive a response. In the meantime, torque remains unchanged at 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) for both the Patrol and Armada variants.
Beyond the stronger engine, the Patrol Nismo also features a fog lamp as a nod to the
previous-generation model
. Nissan says Formula E inspired the design, but the U.S.-spec Armada Nismo opts for a cleaner rear diffuser instead. Aside from badging, since the SUV goes by different names depending on the market, everything else is essentially the same.
The Armada isn't the only SUV to get the Nismo treatment. There was a Juke Nismo several years ago, and now Nissan offers the
Ariya Nismo
as the first model without a combustion engine. We're hopeful the GT-R will return someday with a Nismo version, but Godzilla is unlikely to make a comeback anytime soon. When it does, it too might arrive as an EV, especially considering the wild
Hyper Force concept
.
For now, the only traditional model left is the
Z Nismo
, though the high price and absence of a manual gearbox are likely turning off enthusiasts.
2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo
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