If I could get an awesome discount on one, do you think it’s a better platform for a family overland rig than, say, the Land Cruiser 250 / GX 550? The weaker front differential does worry me a little. That said, I bet the Pro-4x could get me to 99% of the places I’d like to go in the remote Western USA.
I guess it depends how much time you plan on spending on road vs off road. The solid rear axle on the land cruiser is still a more rugged design better suited for off roading. While the Armadas IRS provides better comfort and handling on road. But now more than ever I believe the Armada is considerable competition for Toyota especially considering the price differences there will be in the used market.
I am a big toyota fan and got 4 of their 4x4's. since they screw up with newer versions, I am considering an armada. Question is 2024 or 2025! iI love the V8 and simplicity in it as opposed to V6 TT on 2025 with air suspension. I keep cars for a lifetime so V8 2024 would last longer due to it been low on tech stuff and suspension. What do you think?
The 2024 generation seem to have a lot of electrical gremlins, particularly with the infotainment system. But other than that it's a good option. The 2025 looks very promising just with the mechanical upgrades over previous years. The turbo V6 also should be pretty solid as Nissan has had great success with the GTR, Q50RS and new Z, i still prefer a V8 in a truck but many automakers are moving to turbo 6s. The only drawback i see is the air suspension but that should be fairly simple to upgrade down the line.
If Nissan thinks this is their savior as they go bankrupt they’re probably going bankrupt… let’s get rid of the affordable sedans and go for the 60k+ suv
If I could get an awesome discount on one, do you think it’s a better platform for a family overland rig than, say, the Land Cruiser 250 / GX 550? The weaker front differential does worry me a little.
That said, I bet the Pro-4x could get me to 99% of the places I’d like to go in the remote Western USA.
I guess it depends how much time you plan on spending on road vs off road. The solid rear axle on the land cruiser is still a more rugged design better suited for off roading. While the Armadas IRS provides better comfort and handling on road. But now more than ever I believe the Armada is considerable competition for Toyota especially considering the price differences there will be in the used market.
I am a big toyota fan and got 4 of their 4x4's. since they screw up with newer versions, I am considering an armada. Question is 2024 or 2025! iI love the V8 and simplicity in it as opposed to V6 TT on 2025 with air suspension. I keep cars for a lifetime so V8 2024 would last longer due to it been low on tech stuff and suspension. What do you think?
The 2024 generation seem to have a lot of electrical gremlins, particularly with the infotainment system. But other than that it's a good option. The 2025 looks very promising just with the mechanical upgrades over previous years. The turbo V6 also should be pretty solid as Nissan has had great success with the GTR, Q50RS and new Z, i still prefer a V8 in a truck but many automakers are moving to turbo 6s. The only drawback i see is the air suspension but that should be fairly simple to upgrade down the line.
I have a 2023 Armada and I have crazy electrical gremlins in the infotainment system.
If Nissan thinks this is their savior as they go bankrupt they’re probably going bankrupt… let’s get rid of the affordable sedans and go for the 60k+ suv
Yeah I agree not the direction I would have gone but it is what it is. There’s great improvements but gonna have to wait for it to depreciate 60%