2026 Land Rover Defender vs 2026 Nissan Armada
Overview | |
MSRP$58,840 | MSRP$63,500 |
Listings232 | Listings427 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2026 Nissan Armada Reviews SummaryIn our recent testing, no vehicle has outperformed its prior generation like the Nissan Armada. Gutted and redone for the 2025 model year, the Armada brings power, towing capacity, premium materials, and luxury-grade driving dynamics at a reasonable price. For 2026, Nissan made a NISMO version as a trial run for its planned lineup of performance trucks. Slammed on air springs and painted like the Z sports car, this is yet another Armada trim that goes further than Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and Jeep are willing to. Verdict: The Armada offers a surprising level of quality, choice, and driving enjoyment that puts it ahead of the competition. | |
2026 Land Rover Defender Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 425 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower425 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 425 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower425 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.4 cu ft | Cargo Space34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5676 lbs | Curb Weight4830 lbs |
Height78.0 in | Height77.4 in |
Length209.6 in | Length197.5 in |
Width92.5 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase121.1 in | Wheelbase119.0 in |
Maximum Payload1899 lbs | Maximum Payload2015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7715 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity8500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $58,840 | $63,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In our recent testing, no vehicle has outperformed its prior generation like the Nissan Armada. Gutted and redone for the 2025 model year, the Armada brings power, towing capacity, premium materials, and luxury-grade driving dynamics at a reasonable price. For 2026, Nissan made a NISMO version as a trial run for its planned lineup of performance trucks. Slammed on air springs and painted like the Z sports car, this is yet another Armada trim that goes further than Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and Jeep are willing to. Verdict: The Armada offers a surprising level of quality, choice, and driving enjoyment that puts it ahead of the competition. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 425 hp V6 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 425 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 425 hp V6 | 2.0L 296 hp I4 |
Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 425 hp @ 5600 rpm | 296 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.4 cu ft | 34.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5676 lbs | 4830 lbs |
Height | 78.0 in | 77.4 in |
Length | 209.6 in | 197.5 in |
Width | 92.5 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 119.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1899 lbs | 2015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | 7715 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 8500 lbs | |
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