Nissan to Return Patrol Name to U.S. Market with Armada Patrol PRO-4X Version
Nissan will bring the Patrol name back to the U.S. market: in the 2027 model year, the off-road version of the Armada will become the Armada Patrol PRO-4X. Production will begin in November 2026.
The Armada Patrol PRO-4X will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which will take place from November 20 to 29, 2026. The version will feature an electronic rear differential lock, adaptive electronic air suspension, eight driving modes, metal underbody protection, and cameras, including the Invisible Hood View system.
The vehicle will be equipped with Nismo protective rocker panels and a Nismo roof rack. Nismo Axis wheels with BF Goodrich off-road tires will be offered as an option. Nissan links the return of the name to the 75th anniversary of the Patrol and notes that the Armada and Patrol share the same platform.
The Patrol was sold in the U.S. through Datsun dealerships starting in 1962, but after 1969, the model left the American market. In other regions, particularly the Middle East, the vehicle retained its popularity. Since 2016, the Armada has been produced in Kanda on the Japanese island of Kyushu.
In the U.S., the Armada Patrol PRO-4X will start at $78,990. For comparison, the price of the Armada SL 4x2 begins at $64,290 without delivery and fees. The more expensive Nismo and Platinum Reserve 4x4 versions are priced at $80,690 and $84,590, respectively.
