The 2009 Nissan Armada is a facelift of its predecessor.
The 2008 Armada has the similar design of the Nissan Titan and comes with new bumpers, headlights and stoplights from the previous model, while the interior has new trimmings and equipment. It is offered in RWD (Rear wheel drive) or AWD (All wheel drive) options. The 4WD system can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes a low-range gear for off-road terrain. The engine is an upgraded 317 HP 5.6-liter V8 that can be equipped to run on gasoline or E85 ethanol-blended fuel. The 2009MY Nissan Armada has an automatic sequential, 5-speed transmission.