Nissan’s Nismo SUV Bring A Whole Lot Of Drama For Nearly $80,000

The Armada Nismo costs $13,780 more than the Z variant

Nissan set the 2026 Armada starting price at $58,840 before destination charges.
Pricing rises $1,320 while the destination fee increases by an additional $180.
The big news is a 460 hp Nismo variant with unique styling and sportier tuning.

Nissan introduced the 2026 Armada Nismo earlier this year and now the company has announced pricing will begin at $79,530. That means the performance-focused SUV slots beneath the range-topping Armada Platinum Reserve.

While it’s not cheap, the model certainly stands out thanks to an all-new front end that features a supersized grille and a unique front bumper. They’re joined by a splitter, red accents, and unique fog lights.

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The changes continue further back as the performance variant has sportier side steps and 22-inch forged wheels wrapped in high-performance all-season tires. A closer inspection reveals red brake calipers and Nismo badging on the front fender vents. Rounding out the highlights is a new rear bumper and a sporty diffuser.

The boy racer styling extends to the cabin, where there are black leather seats with red quilted centers. Buyers will also find red contrast stitching, aluminum pedals, and a steering wheel with a red center stripe. A red push button ignition and Nismo-branded headrests add to the drama.

While many sporty SUVs are more show than go, the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 has revised tuning, modified valve clearances, and a “more evocative” exhaust. Thanks to these changes, the output climbs 35 hp (26 kW / 35 PS) to 460 hp (343 kW / 466 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque. That’s more than the Infiniti QX80, which starts at $83,750.

The upgrades extend beyond the engine bay as the Armada Nismo has sportier suspension tuning. The electric power steering system has also been revamped to deliver a more engaging experience.

Putting the Nismo trim aside, the 2026 Armada starts at $58,840 before a $2,190 destination fee. That’s a significant increase as last year’s model began at $57,520 and had a lower $2,010 delivery charge.

Despite the price hike, the only other change appears to be the availability of second-row captain’s chairs on the off-road focused Armada Pro-4X. That model starts at $74,300 and the aforementioned seats add $750 to the price tag.