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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
2026 Nissan Armada Pricing Starts at $58,840; New NISMO Version From $79,530
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2026 Armada adds a thrilling performance option to Nissan's full-size SUV with its first-ever NISMO version. The 2026 Nissan Armada is offered in six grades (SV, SL, PRO-4X, Platinum, NISMO, Platinum Reserve) and is on sale now with Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) 1 starting at $58,840, with the NISMO from $79,530. With exclusive styling and handling enhancements, Armada NISMO delivers the most power of any Armada to date with 460 horsepower — +35 hp versus other versions when using premium fuel 2. Offering more engaging and direct handling along with a louder exhaust note, Armada NISMO proudly stands out from the crowd with its new NISMO-exclusive front and rear fascia, grille, side steps and rear spoiler. To round out its sporty appearance, Armada NISMO is offered in an exclusive Stealth Gray paint option. Following the all-new debut of the 2025 model year, Nissan continues to deliver an Armada for every adventure – offering supreme comfort, premium technology, a bold new design and uncompromising capability. With three rows of seating, a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds 3, and the added confidence of standard Nissan Safety Shield ® 360 4, the Armada is ready for whatever the road – or trail – may bring. For drivers whose paths take them off-road, Armada PRO-4X features all-terrain tires, an off-road-specific front bumper with increased approach angle, underbody skid plates, an electronic locking differential and Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension. Fender flares, 20-inch painted PRO-4X wheels and numerous Lava Red accents make it a standout at the trailhead. New for the 2026 model year, Armada PRO-4X grade can be equipped with optional second-row captain's chairs instead of a second-row bench seat. Armada's extensive array of available technology includes Invisible Hood View, Front Wide View and 3D Intelligent Around View ® Monitor camera systems 4, as well as ProPILOT Assist 2.1 for hands-off freeway driving 5. Armada also is available with the rich, lifelike experience of a 12-speaker Klipsch ® premium audio system. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices for the 2026 Nissan Armada: Destination and handling $2,190. For more details on the 2026 Nissan Armada, please see the full press kit. For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. 1 All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options. Dealer sets actual price. 2 Horsepower and torque figures based on Premium Fuel Only. 3 Up to 8,500 lbs towing for 2026 Nissan Armada. Towing capacity varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for additional information. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure cargo. 4 Driver-assist and safety features have limitations which affect how they function in certain situations. The driver must never rely exclusively on any vehicle feature to warn about, prevent, or lessen the severity of a collision. It is the driver's responsibility to always be in control, monitor the surroundings, and safely operate the vehicle. Read your vehicle's Owner's Manual for further information. 5 ProPILOT Assist 2.1 can't prevent collisions. Driver at all times responsible to maintain safety by monitoring traffic, controlling vehicle, and if needed steer, brake or accelerate. System works only when lane markings detected and does not function in all weather, traffic and road conditions. See Owner's Manual for safety information. NissanConnect Services subscription required. Expand
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe
Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but there's still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada are among a small selection of models that can handle the assignment. Both have truck-based designs that provide plenty of muscular capability. Redesigned for 2025, the Armada has fresh styling, a new turbocharged V6 engine and an updated interior. For its part, the Tahoe could easily be considered a benchmark. Its robust V8 power and capability have helped it earn its place in plenty of American driveways over the years, and the 2025 Tahoe features revised styling and new technology features. Which of these full-size SUVs is the better buy? Edmunds' automotive experts compared them to find out. Performance and fuel economy The Armada has a new turbocharged V6 that cranks out 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty for both high-speed cruising power and ample low-end thrust. That tops the Tahoe's standard V8, which makes 335 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, as well as the optional V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. The Armada's power advantage showed up at the Edmunds test track. It sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. A Tahoe with its base V8 is considerably slower, needing 7.7 seconds to get to 60 mph, though the more powerful V8 helps close the gap. The Tahoe can play an ace card with its optional six-cylinder diesel engine. Its power output of 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft won't blow you away, but it does get up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's the best mpg of the Tahoe lineup as well as the Armada's V6, which gets up to an EPA-estimated 18 mpg. We like the Armada's strong standard power, but the Tahoe's optional diesel shouldn't be overlooked if you prioritize fuel efficiency. Winner: tie Towing Despite its power advantage, the Armada doesn't offer much towing supremacy. Its 8,500-pound limit edges the Tahoe by just 100 pounds. Both models offer similar towing features, including a trailer hitch, wiring, and trailer brake and sway controls. Upper-trim Armadas add extras such as an integrated brake controller and hill descent control, while the Tahoe's optional Max Trailering package does roughly the same. But the devil's in the details. The Tahoe's 8,400-pound towing limit requires that Max Trailering package. That can make finding the best Tahoe for your needs a bit trickier. In base form, the Tahoe can still tow up to 7,900 pounds. Impressive, but that's 600 pounds shy of the Armada's. WINNER: Armada Comfort and cargo Both SUVs have a smooth ride quality considering their truck-based origins. The Armada and the Tahoe are also each available with an adaptive air suspension system that helps to further enhance ride and comfort and provides the ability to raise or lower the vehicle's ride height. Inside, the Armada impressed us with its excellent seat comfort. The Tahoe's seats, in comparison, feel hard and thinly padded. Both models offer similar headroom and legroom, though the Tahoe treats second-row passengers with 3 extra inches of legroom. The Tahoe provides more cargo space, with about 5 more cubic feet (25.5 cubic feet) behind the third row and about 25% more capacity with all rear seats folded. WINNER: Tie Features and value Pricing for the 2025 Tahoe starts at $62,095, including destination, for a rear-wheel-drive LS trim. Nissan kicks off with the Armada SV trim that costs $59,530. Both come with a similar set of features to start out. You get wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, large digital gauge clusters and many standard advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control. Both SUVs also offer available hands-free driving systems, though we've found Chevy's Super Cruise system to be more useful and capable than Nissan's ProPilot Assist system. The most expensive Tahoe and Armada trim levels ring up at the register at about $80,000. With three engines and dozens of options, the Tahoe can be tailored to more specific tastes than the Armada. It also delivers higher maximum fuel economy, though you'll need the pricey diesel engine to get it. In general, the Armada will cost less while providing comparable features and capability. Winner: Armada Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Edmunds says The Tahoe and Armada are both strong picks for a full-size family SUV. But the Armada's fresher design, extra power and towing capacity, and slightly lower pricing make it more compelling overall. ____________ This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Dan Frio is a contributor at Edmunds.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe
Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but there's still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada are among a small selection of models that can handle the assignment. Both have truck-based designs that provide plenty of muscular capability. Redesigned for 2025, the Armada has fresh styling, a new turbocharged V6 engine and an updated interior. For its part, the Tahoe could easily be considered a benchmark. Its robust V8 power and capability have helped it earn its place in plenty of American driveways over the years, and the 2025 Tahoe features revised styling and new technology features. Which of these full-size SUVs is the better buy? Edmunds' automotive experts compared them to find out. Performance and fuel economy The Armada has a new turbocharged V6 that cranks out 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty for both high-speed cruising power and ample low-end thrust. That tops the Tahoe's standard V8, which makes 335 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, as well as the optional V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. The Armada's power advantage showed up at the Edmunds test track. It sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. A Tahoe with its base V8 is considerably slower, needing 7.7 seconds to get to 60 mph, though the more powerful V8 helps close the gap. The Tahoe can play an ace card with its optional six-cylinder diesel engine. Its power output of 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft won't blow you away, but it does get up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving. That's the best mpg of the Tahoe lineup as well as the Armada's V6, which gets up to an EPA-estimated 18 mpg. We like the Armada's strong standard power, but the Tahoe's optional diesel shouldn't be overlooked if you prioritize fuel efficiency. Winner: tie Towing Despite its power advantage, the Armada doesn't offer much towing supremacy. Its 8,500-pound limit edges the Tahoe by just 100 pounds. Both models offer similar towing features, including a trailer hitch, wiring, and trailer brake and sway controls. Upper-trim Armadas add extras such as an integrated brake controller and hill descent control, while the Tahoe's optional Max Trailering package does roughly the same. But the devil's in the details. The Tahoe's 8,400-pound towing limit requires that Max Trailering package. That can make finding the best Tahoe for your needs a bit trickier. In base form, the Tahoe can still tow up to 7,900 pounds. Impressive, but that's 600 pounds shy of the Armada's. WINNER: Armada Comfort and cargo Both SUVs have a smooth ride quality considering their truck-based origins. The Armada and the Tahoe are also each available with an adaptive air suspension system that helps to further enhance ride and comfort and provides the ability to raise or lower the vehicle's ride height. Inside, the Armada impressed us with its excellent seat comfort. The Tahoe's seats, in comparison, feel hard and thinly padded. Both models offer similar headroom and legroom, though the Tahoe treats second-row passengers with 3 extra inches of legroom. The Tahoe provides more cargo space, with about 5 more cubic feet (25.5 cubic feet) behind the third row and about 25% more capacity with all rear seats folded. WINNER: Tie Features and value Pricing for the 2025 Tahoe starts at $62,095, including destination, for a rear-wheel-drive LS trim. Nissan kicks off with the Armada SV trim that costs $59,530. Both come with a similar set of features to start out. You get wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, large digital gauge clusters and many standard advanced driver aids, such as adaptive cruise control. Both SUVs also offer available hands-free driving systems, though we've found Chevy's Super Cruise system to be more useful and capable than Nissan's ProPilot Assist system. The most expensive Tahoe and Armada trim levels ring up at the register at about $80,000. With three engines and dozens of options, the Tahoe can be tailored to more specific tastes than the Armada. It also delivers higher maximum fuel economy, though you'll need the pricey diesel engine to get it. In general, the Armada will cost less while providing comparable features and capability. Winner: Armada Edmunds says The Tahoe and Armada are both strong picks for a full-size family SUV. But the Armada's fresher design, extra power and towing capacity, and slightly lower pricing make it more compelling overall. ____________ This story was provided to The Associated Press by the automotive website Edmunds. Dan Frio is a contributor at Edmunds.
Auto Blog
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Toyota Launches Remarkable 2025 Corolla Cross Lease Deal For August
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A pristine 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is up on Exotic Car Trader. This powerful supercar, with its 660-hp twin-turbo V8, has just 10,000 miles on the odometer and is ready for its next owner. If you compare the off-road-worthy Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 to the new Nissan Armada Pro-4X, you might be surprised at how evenly matched they are on paper. In practice, one outshines the other. Don't miss out on one of August's top luxury car deals. Find out all the details on the new 2025 Genesis G90, including its special lease offers and other incentives. The smallest Toyota SUV is an incredible lease value in August The Corolla Cross isn't the most iconic Toyota model, but for August, it's one of the best values in the crowded and very competitive small SUV segment. You can lease one for just $259 per month for 36 months with a 12,000-mile-per-year limit, which means you could potentially lower that payment even more by opting for 10,000 miles per year. You'll need to come up with $2,999 due at signing, and the figure doesn't include taxes or fees, and it may not be available in all markets. For example, shoppers in the Southwest are quoted at $349 per month with the same terms, while shoppers in the New York metro area will need to fork over $289 per month. We always recommend checking out the deals and incentives on the Toyota website with your ZIP code for the most accurate estimates. 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Prefer $0 down? Using our initial $259 per month offer with $2,999 down, we can get a rough idea of what a zero-down lease looks like for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross. Spreading the amount out over the 36-month lease term will add $83.30 to the monthly payment, bringing the new total to $342.30 before local taxes, fees, and other potential costs. This isn't an official quote, just an estimate. Additional info on the Toyota Corolla Cross The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross L — the base model for which this lease offer is valid — is the smallest and most affordable SUV in the Toyota lineup. It represents a decent enough value, with an MSRP that's technically under $25,000 and standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Just a few years ago, that would've been reserved for the highest trim models only. The Corolla Cross comes with a range of other goodies, including radar cruise control, lane departure alert, automatic high beams, and an eight-inch center display. The little SUV offers 46.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down. While that trails the competition, it offers 95 cubic feet of total passenger volume, which is only five cubic feet less than rivals in the next segment up, like the Mazda CX-50. 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross — Source: Toyota Final thoughts The Corolla Cross SUV arguably defines the subcompact SUV segment. It's small inside, outside, and under the hood, but if you can make it work for your goals, it's also a commensurately small portion of your monthly budget. Assuming the small SUV's few shortcomings aren't dealbreakers, we think this is a lease offer worth investigating further. It's simply hard to lease anything under $300 per month, let alone an SUV wearing a Toyota badge. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. *Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information presented herein is based on manufacturer-provided lease offer information, which is subject to frequent change and may vary based on location, creditworthiness, and other factors. We are not a party to any lease agreements and assume no liability for the terms, conditions, availability, or accuracy of any lease offers mentioned. All terms, including but not limited to pricing, mileage allowances, and residual values, require direct verification with an authorized local OEM dealership. This article does not constitute financial advice or an endorsement of any particular lease or vehicle. About the Author Steven Paul View Profile
Auto Blog
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Alpina's Next Chapter: BMW Plans To Reinvent Its Most Elegant Performance Brand
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. A pristine 2018 Ferrari 488 GTB is up on Exotic Car Trader. This powerful supercar, with its 660-hp twin-turbo V8, has just 10,000 miles on the odometer and is ready for its next owner. If you compare the off-road-worthy Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 to the new Nissan Armada Pro-4X, you might be surprised at how evenly matched they are on paper. In practice, one outshines the other. Alpina And BMW: Always Aligned Ever heard of Alpina? If you're not a BMW fan, the name may not mean much, but it's been around for more than half a century, and it's preparing for a new future under BMW ownership. Similarly to how RUF is a manufacturer of its own vehicles with their own chassis and powertrain designs and not a tuner of Porsche 911s, Alpina is a manufacturer of cars. But while RUF comprehensively reengineers the few components it doesn't design and develop in-house, and although Alpina is a separate entity from BMW, its line of high-performance luxury cars is very closely related to the Bimmers that underpin them. BMW and Alpina have always worked hand in hand, with the latter's B7 today being produced on the same Dingolfing assembly line as the former's 7 Series. The two have become so cosy that BMW now owns the brand, and it has big plans for 2026 and beyond. But before we get there, we need to understand where Alpina came from. Born From The Desire For Higher Performance Source: Noah Joseph/AOL The original Alpina brand produced typewriters, but it disappeared by the end of the 1960s after attempting to move into textiles. Alpina as we know it was founded in 1965 by Burkard Bovensiepen in an outbuilding of the original typewriter factory, though its true genesis began in 1962 when the man developed a Weber dual carburetor for the BMW 1500. BMW itself was impressed, and in 1964, it certified the quality of the Alpina component by providing a full factory guarantee, leading to more revised carburetor, crankshaft, and cylinder head products. Come 1967, the current Alpina logo was created, incorporating a dual carburetor and a camshaft. By 1970, with nearly ten times the workforce, Alpina relocated to its current location in Buchloe, a town in Bavaria roughly 45 miles from Munich. That year, Alpina cars won the European Touring Car Championship, the Spa 24 Hours, the German Hillclimb Championship, and other track and rally racing championships. The company withdrew from racing in 1988. Its reason? Capacity restrictions were limiting its competitive chances, but just as importantly, the company was preparing a new line of BMW Alpina road cars after becoming recognized as an automobile manufacturer by the German Federal Ministry of Transport five years earlier. What Alpina Does Now Source: Alpina It's worth noting at this point that the E30 BMW M3 arrived in 1986 and became the most successful racecar in history, despite only having a four-cylinder engine. Not the most successful BMW – the most successful racecar. With roadgoing Alpina cars being hand-manufactured in lower volumes and BMW M cars now in existence to cater to performance enthusiasts, Alpina leaned further into its luxury image, and while many Alpinas can be more powerful and faster in a straight line than some similar Bimmers, they're intentionally never as sharp. Examples of its creations include the B3, a G20 3 Series-based sedan that uses the S58 engine from the M3 but with less power (456 hp versus 503) and more torque (516 lb-ft versus 479). Basically, if you see a B3 badge, you're looking at a more powerful, more luxurious 3 Series; if you see a B5, you're looking at a more powerful, more luxurious 5 Series. Alpinas with a D instead of a B in their name are modified versions of diesel-powered Bimmers. Tell-tale signs of Alpina fettling are the multi-spoke wheels, pinstripe body detailing, and additional vanes on bodywork, particularly on the front spoiler and rear fascia. Green and blue are its preferred paint colors, though more are available. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. With that close relationship with BMW, Alpina cars (both diesel and gasoline-powered) continue to be serviced and covered by BMW dealerships and warranties, despite being sold and registered without any mention of BMW. The differentiation will become less clear soon, however. How Alpina Is Preparing To Evolve In 2022, the BMW Group announced that it had acquired the rights to the Alpina brand in full, a year after Alpina had achieved the most successful year in its history. At the time, the pair said that the existing 'long-standing cooperation agreement' that was extended by five years in 2020 would expire on 31 December 2025. The reason for the change in ownership was described as follows: 'The transformation towards electromobility and increasing regulation worldwide – particularly emissions legislation, software validation, and requirements for driver assistance and monitoring systems – results in significantly higher risks for small-series manufacturers. The management of Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH + Co. KG is addressing this with a strategic realignment that will secure the long-term viability of the Buchloe operations.' Basically, Alpina builds too many cars to dodge emissions in the same way that ultra-low-volume manufacturers like Pagani and Koenigsegg might, but too few to have the engineering might and software expertise to be adequately prepared for an uncertain future. The gas-powered Porsche Macan crossover and 718 sports car were discontinued in Europe because their architecture could not accommodate new cybersecurity regulations, so the threat is real. And although emissions targets in Europe have been mildly relaxed and those in the U.S. have been all but eliminated, reducing carbon emissions remains an important goal for all automakers, and having the financial might of BMW fully behind the brand will surely lead to other opportunities. What We Might Expect The 2022 announcement confirmed that the sale of Alpina trademark rights would result in the discontinuation of the current Alpina vehicle program at the end of 2025, affecting jobs at the Buchloe site. This could imply that either Alpina-branded vehicles will eventually be made at BMW factories exclusively or that overall Alpina production volumes will be significantly reduced, potentially to produce even rarer, more profitable BMW-based creations. BMW has been expanding access to its Individual color palette and launching M Performance kits for just about every car with an M badge, indicating that more and more buyers are happy to spend a few thousand extra on customization. At the same time, the sold-out 3.0 CSL, Skytop, and Speedtop prove that there's a strong appetite for high-end Bimmers that cost six figures, so long as they're produced in low volumes. With the BMW Group also owning Rolls-Royce, it looks like a logical move to position Buchloe's products between Munich's and Goodwood's. If the Speedtop could be a success despite being based on the slow-selling 8 Series, perhaps Alpina could be just as successful in presenting some bespoke creations of its own at the annual BMW-backed Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance. A recent Autocar interview with BMW Group Head of Design Adrian van Hooydonk did not reveal anything about a bespoke Alpina model just yet, but he did say that while Maximillian Misoni's styling of future Alpinas will share 'one design language' with BMW, each brand would have distinct identities. Whatever the future holds, a new logo discovered by CarBuzz suggests that the changes from next year will be evident throughout the company. The revised imagery does away with the traditional shield shape that houses the Alpina brand marks, now enclosing them in a roundel that aligns the Alpina corporate identity even more closely with BMW's. This follows a new wordmark discovered by the BMW i5Talk forum in 2023, so BMW is certainly evaluating multiple ways of representing the brand from 2026. Keep an eye on the shores of Lake Como next year – we have a sneaking suspicion BMW will relaunch the brand at Villa d'Este. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
