2021 Nissan Armada revels in its bigness

Being based on a somewhat old Nissan Patrol, the latest generation of Armada already looked a little tired when it debuted for the 2017 model year, but Nissan has swooped in for 2021 with a raft of updates that brings this brute into the 21st century.  

It looks more modern than ever, thanks to sharp new headlights with aggressive running lights and a neat semi-split design.    

There's a new wheel design to add that extra dash of freshness.     

Out back, there are new taillights that are connected by a chrome strip, in addition to a redesigned rear bumper.    

The 2021 Armada has some solid capability, too.     

The sole powertrain on offer is a 5.6-liter naturally-aspirated V8 putting out 400 horsepower and 413 pound-feet of torque, which makes its way to all four wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission.    

All that power gives the Armada a best-in-class standard towing figure of 8,500 pounds.

The act of pulling should be easier, too, thanks to a new trailer brake controller.  

The 2021 Nissan Armada goes on sale in January and pricing should be announced closer to its on-sale date.

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