Nissan just announced that the legendary Patrol badge has returned to the US market for the first time since 1969! The 2027 Armada PRO-4X has officially been renamed the Armada Patrol PRO-4X, and we can’t wait to see it in person.
The Patrol Returns to the US
Our audience may not be familiar with the Patrol, so let’s review it. The Nissan Patrol debuted in 1951, and 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of this storied off-road platform. Since then, seven generations of this SUV have hit the trails around the world, but unfortunately the Patrol had a short tenure in the US market. It was actually the first Nissan-badged vehicle sold in the US in 1962, but after 1969 it was only available internationally. Since 2016, when the second-generation Armada was introduced, the Armada has essentially been the American version of the Patrol.
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“Patrol has defined adventure for 75 years, earning its reputation on some of the toughest terrain in the world. Bringing the Nissan Patrol name back to America through Armada is a natural fit, with both vehicles sharing the same iconic and proven platform,” said Tiago Castro, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing & Sales, Nissan and INFINITI. “Armada Patrol PRO‑4X honors that legendary heritage while carrying its capability and confidence into Nissan’s future.”
Trail-ready features and accessories
Next year, US customers can finally hit the trails in a Patrol loaded with PRO-4X features that increase capability and comfort, including electronic locking rear differentials, Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension, Nissan’s Invisible Hood View camera system, eight selectable driving modes, underbody skid plates, an off-road-focused front bumper that provides an improved approach angle, and a handful of trim-specific aesthetic touches.
All of the features make for a rig that’s capable off-road. A locking rear differential may only be used on rare occasions, but you’ll be happy to have it when you need that extra traction on tough terrain. The Invisible Hood View is a great bit of tech that is incredibly handy on tight trails and technical obstacles. Everything else improves the Patrol PRO-4X’s trail capability, and combined, these features help make this version of the Armada a great overland-ready rig.
The list of available NISMO accessories offers even more capability and performance on top of the Patrol PRO-4X’s already overland-ready features. The NISMO catalog offers rock sliders, a roof rack, and AXIS wheels paired with BFGoodrich all-terrain tires. Quality rock sliders are always a good idea. Even if you don’t plan on traversing technical terrain, it only takes one rock or log to cause significant body damage, and on a large SUV like the Armada, we consider them a great investment. The NISMO roof rack would be great for storing cargo crates, recovery gear, and other bulky items, especially if you have multiple passengers or plan to leave the seats down to sleep inside the rig. Of course, good wheels and tires are a prerequisite for extended travel on and off the road.
Beyond its off-road-focused features and accessories, the 2027 Armada Patrol PRO-4X offers everything you’d expect from a full-sized SUV, with up to 8,500 lbs. of towing capacity, a standard Class IV hitch and 7-pin trailer connection, three rows of seating accommodating up to eight passengers, and 97.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seating folded.
The Armada Patrol PRO-4X is a big SUV, and if you’re looking to haul a lot of gear, a lot of people, and even tow a trailer, it will be a great starting point for future overland adventures. This package and other new Armada models will start arriving at dealerships soon. The 2027 Armada Patrol PRO-4X’s starting MSRP is $78,990, excluding the destination fee.
