- Designed for full-size family
adventures, the 2017 Armada offers new exterior and interior
designs, along with enhanced performance from new 390-horsepower
5.6-liter Endurance® V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission
- Features class-exclusive* available
safety and security features, including Predictive Forward
Collision Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Backup Collision
Intervention and Around View® Monitor with Moving Object
Detection
- The new generation of Nissan’s flagship
SUV is due to arrive in summer 2016
- Will be on display at Chicago’s
McCormick Place, Feb. 13th through 21st
Nissan debuted the all-new 2017 Armada full-size SUV this
evening prior to its upcoming appearance at the 2016 Chicago Auto
Show, the largest auto show in North America. Nissan is also
displaying a trio of “Winter Warriors,” custom-built Pathfinder,
Murano and Rogue models equipped with special snow tracks in place
of their wheels and tires.
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The new Armada features a fresh exterior design, a comfortable
full-feature cabin, enhanced performance and an extensive list of
available safety and convenience features – including Predictive
Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Backup Collision Intervention
(BCI), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Distance Control Assist
(DCA), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Blind Spot Intervention (BSI) and Blind Spot Warning
(BSW).
“With the introduction of the all-new, second-generation Armada
full-size SUV, the last piece of Nissan’s transformation of its SUV
and crossover lineup falls into place following the recent
makeovers of our Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue models,” said Phil
O’Connor, Director, Chief Marketing Manager, Nissan North America,
Inc. “We’re particularly proud that with this new Armada we’re
setting a new standard in class, offering advanced safety and
security features usually reserved for much higher priced luxury
sedans or premium SUVs.”
The 2017 Nissan Armada
The new Armada also continues the nameplate’s reputation for
value and choice, offering a range of three high-content grade
levels – SV, SL and Platinum – in both 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive
configurations. In addition, the 2017 Armada offers an exceptional
array of standard features, including Nissan Navigation with
NavTraffic and NavWeather information (SiriusXM® subscription
required, sold separately) and 8.0-inch color display, heated front
seats and 13-speaker Bose® audio system.
The all-new Armada is built on the heritage of the Nissan
Patrol, which has been a workhorse for the world for many decades.
While it is intended primarily for family adventures here in North
America, Armada remains true to its roots as a strong, durable and
authentic full-size, 8-passenger SUV. As part of its
adventure-ready spirit, the new Armada offers standard towing
capacity of 8,500 pounds for both 4WD and 2WD models (when properly
equipped).
Armada’s redesigned body features an aggressive stance with bold
V-motion front grille and standard LED low-beam headlights and
signature LED Daytime Running Lights – maintaining the previous
generation’s rugged, athletic image but with added contemporary
style. In the rear, bold combination lights include LED
taillights.
Inside, the 2017 Armada combines style, roominess and premium
interior comfort – including special emphasis on quietness and
quick interior cooling and heating. “Library level” interior noise
levels (at idle) are achieved through the use of acoustic glass on
the windshield and the front side windows, as well as through
expanded use (versus the previous generation) of sound absorption
materials.
The new Endurance V8, while maintaining the same 5.6-liter
displacement as its predecessor, offers an increase in horsepower
to 390 from the previous 317, thanks in part to the addition of
several advanced technologies – including new Direct Injection Gas
(DIG™) and advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) systems.
Also new is the advanced 7-speed automatic transmission, which
replaces the previous 5-speed automatic.
Nissan Winter Warriors
Also expected to attract enthusiastic crowds to the Nissan
display are the aggressive Winter Warriors. Created in celebration
of the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan has given three of its popular
crossovers a little competitive edge for winter driving – creating
one-off versions of its popular Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue
equipped with sets of heavy-duty snow tracks.
All three Nissan Winter Warriors feature custom heavy-duty track
systems with custom matte-black finish frames. The snow tracks are
48 inches long, 30 inches high and 15 inches wide and replace the
vehicles’ wheels and tires. The suspensions and wheel wells were
modified to fit the snow tracks, but otherwise all drivetrain
components, including the engines and Xtronic transmissions, are
factory fresh. Nissan Design America (NDA) created a design theme
for the identical, custom matte red-chrome body wraps featuring a
unique “track” design and Nissan “Winter Warrior” signage. A range
of Genuine Nissan Accessories are also fitted to the three Winter
Warriors, including cargo area protectors, all-season floor mats,
roof rail crossbars and rear bumper protectors. They also each
feature 9x9-foot hatch tents for true hardcore winter camping
enthusiasts.
Nissan SUV and crossovers have experienced record sales in
recent years. In 2015, Murano sales increased 33 percent, while
Rogue set an all-time record of more than 287,000 units – an
increase of 44 percent. The sales momentum has continued in 2016
with a record-setting month for Pathfinder, Rogue and Murano, to
the tune of 5 percent, 26 percent and 46 percent increases,
respectively.
Public days for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, which is held at
McCormick Place, are February 13-21. For photography and additional
information about the 2017 Nissan Armada and Nissan Winter
Warriors, along with the complete lineup of 2016 Nissan vehicles,
please visit NissanNews.com.
About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive
styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and
marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to
improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has
been recognized annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More
information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of
Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media
sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.
About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive
company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the
Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees
globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue
of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014.
Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under
the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in
zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first
mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in
history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment.
For more information on our products, services and commitment to
sustainable mobility, visit our website at
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.
*Comparison based on 2017 Nissan Armada vs. latest in-market
Ward’s Large Sport Utility segment (excluding extended length
vehicles). Source: manufacturer’s website.
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Nissan North AmericaDan Passe, 615-725-5264Product
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