Specially designed for the North American market, the Nissan Armada only came to be known as such in 2005, after the previously used Pathfinder Armada tag was dropped.
The Sport utility conquistador was launched with a choice of a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine with a power output of 305 HP. Despite its raw power and great towing capacity (9,100 lbs), the first Armada generation is said to have had serious brake problems. However, all alleged flaws were corrected through the 2008 facelift. This also changed the bumpers, headlights, taillights and some interior trimmings, along with an upgraded engine rated at 317 HP