2027 Nissan Armada Patrol PRO-4X Brings the Patrol Name Back to the U.S. at $78,990
The Nissan Patrol is coming back to America. For the 2027 model year, Nissan is renaming the off-road focused Armada PRO-4X as the Nissan Armada Patrol PRO-4X, which puts the Patrol badge on a U.S. production vehicle for the first time since 1969.
Production of the newly named grade starts in November 2026. Better yet, the price does not budge: the 2027 Armada Patrol PRO-4X starts at $78,990, the same figure Nissan listed for the PRO-4X when 2027 pricing arrived in September.
What Changes With the Patrol Name
Armada stays the model name. Instead, Patrol now identifies the Armada’s most adventure-focused grade, with unique Patrol badging on the lower body and inside on the center console.
Nissan is also adding new trail gear for the Nissan Armada Patrol PRO-4X:
- NISMO rock sliders, arriving this winter
- A NISMO roof rack, arriving this winter
- Available NISMO Axis wheels paired with BFGoodrich all-terrain tires
If you want to see it in person, the Armada Patrol PRO-4X makes its public debut on Nissan’s stand at the 2026 LA Auto Show, which runs Nov. 20 to 29.
Same Off-Road Hardware Underneath
Underneath, this is the same capable PRO-4X you could already buy. Nissan says it keeps all the equipment that lets the Armada tackle rough terrain:
- Electronic locking rear differential
- Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension
- All-terrain tires
- Eight selectable drive modes
- Metal underbody skid plate
- Invisible Hood View camera system
- Off-road-specific front bumper with an increased approach angle
- Fender flares, 20-inch painted PRO-4X wheels, and Lava Red accents
Power comes from the same 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 found across the lineup, rated at 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. According to Nissan, that is more torque than any other production engine the company has ever built. Meanwhile, every Armada can tow up to 8,500 pounds with a standard Class IV hitch, 7-pin wiring, and Trailer Blind Spot Monitoring. As we noted in our 2027 Nissan Armada pricing story, the PRO-4X is EPA rated at 15 MPG city, 18 MPG highway, and 16 MPG combined.
2027 Nissan Armada Pricing
The Patrol PRO-4X slots between the Platinum and NISMO in the lineup. Here is how the 2027 Armada stacks up:
| Model | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armada SL | 4×2 | 425 | $64,290 |
| Armada SL | 4×4 | 425 | $67,290 |
| Armada Platinum | 4×4 | 425 | $75,790 |
| Armada Patrol PRO-4X | 4×4 | 425 | $78,990 |
| Armada NISMO | 4×4 | 460 (premium fuel) | $80,690 |
| Armada Platinum Reserve | 4×4 | 425 | $84,590 |
Prices do not include the $2,275 destination and handling charge.
For 2027, Nissan also offers a new Dark Armor package. It blacks out the roof rails, window trim, grille, and lower fascia, then adds black 20-inch wheels, black badges, black upholstery, a panoramic moonroof, and darkened interior accents.
75 Years of the Nissan Patrol
Nissan is timing the move with the Patrol’s 75th anniversary. The Patrol debuted in 1951 and has spanned seven generations. Here is why the name matters to off-road fans:
- It was the first Nissan-badged vehicle sold in America, starting in 1962 through Datsun dealers.
- Western TV star Roy Rogers served as its spokesperson, making him Nissan’s first celebrity pitchman.
- It left the U.S. market after 1969 but stayed popular overseas, especially in the Middle East, where it is known for climbing massive sand dunes.
- The Armada has been based on the global Patrol since 2016, and the current generation that arrived for 2025 shares even more of its development.
Lately, Nissan has been teasing the name with concepts, including the Dune Patrol in 2025 and this year’s Jungle Patrol, which we covered in our roundup of Nissan’s SEMA concepts.
Still a Big Family Hauler
Even with the trail gear, the Armada is still a full-size family SUV with three rows and room for up to eight passengers, depending on seating. That means space for car seats in the second row and teenagers in the third. Cargo space looks like this:
- 20.4 cubic feet behind the third row
- 56.3 cubic feet behind the second row
- 97.1 cubic feet behind the first row
Every Armada also comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield 360, which includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention
- Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Lane Intervention
- Rear Automatic Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
- High Beam Assist
In addition, Nissan points out that nine out of every 10 Armada SUVs sold in the last decade are still on the road. The 2026 Armada was also a segment winner in the J.D. Power 2026 APEAL Study.
Our Take on the Armada Patrol PRO-4X
I like this move. The Patrol name carries real weight with off-roaders around the world, and the Armada has been a Patrol under the skin for years. Putting the badge where it belongs gives the PRO-4X the identity it has always deserved, and the NISMO rock sliders and roof rack make it more useful on a Texas ranch road or a weekend trail.
If you want a full-size family SUV that can actually go off the pavement, the Armada Patrol PRO-4X is the one to get. You can build your own on NissanUSA.com.
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