Nissan is adding a well-known global nameplate to its Canadian lineup. For 2027, the Armada PRO-4X becomes the Armada Patrol PRO-4X, a way to mark the Patrol's 75th anniversary and highlight the shared heritage between the two SUVs.
Expected at Canadian dealerships in early 2027, the model will make its public debut at the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show, which gets under way November 20th. Its manufacturer's suggested retail price is set at $96,798 CAD, while Nissan announces an all-inclusive selling price of $99,772 CAD.
The Armada name remains
This change doesn’t mean Nissan is dropping the Armada name in Canada. The Patrol moniker is added solely to the PRO-4X trim designation, the version focused most heavily on off-road driving. Patrol badging will, however, replace Armada inscriptions inside and outside the variant.
"Introducing this name to Canada allows the Armada to reconnect with this rich history," says Steve Rhind, president of Nissan Canada.
The connection between the two models is nothing new. Introduced in 2003, the first Armada was based on the Titan pickup platform. The second generation, unveiled in 2016, adopted the platform of the internationally sold Patrol instead. The current Armada, renewed for the 2025 model-year, continues down that path.
Off-road equipment carried over
The Armada Patrol PRO-4X retains the main technical components of the version it replaces. Highlights include an adaptive air suspension, an electronic locking rear differential and a metal underbody skid plate.
The SUV gets a modified front bumper to improve the approach angle, while welcoming to its equipment list all-terrain tires and eight drive modes. A camera system allows for an underfloor view beneath the front of the vehicle, as if the hood were transparent.
Nissan is also adding dealer-installed accessories to the catalogue, such as NISMO rock sliders as well as NISMO Axis wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires.
Inside, the trim includes a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats and heated second-row seats. The Armada can tow up to 8,500 lb when properly equipped.
A history dating back to 1951
Launched in 1951, the Patrol has spanned seven generations. It was also the first vehicle wearing a Nissan badge to be sold in North America, in 1962. Its presence in our market ended after 1969, but its career continued elsewhere, particularly in the Middle East.
More recently, Nissan reused the name for the Dune Patrol and Jungle Patrol concepts, presented at the SEMA show in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
A Dark Armor trim is also added
The 2027 Armada lineup also welcomes a Dark Armor variant. This version sets itself apart with several dark exterior accents, including the grille, roof rails and badging, as well as black 20-inch wheels. The Dark Armor also gets black upholstery and a panoramic sunroof. MSRP stands at $88,998 CAD, compared to $85,998 for the Armada SL, which serves as the entry point to the Canadian lineup.