Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 16 recorded runs

Nissan Armada 0–60 Times

The Nissan Armada 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 16 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Armada is the 2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.90 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Nissan Armada is the 2004 Nissan Armada SE, which took 7.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.34 seconds at 88.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Nissan Armada tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.95 seconds at 92.65 mph.

Fastest 0–60 5.90sec 2025 Pro-4X
Average 0–60 6.48sec Across 16 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.95sec @ 92.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.10sec 2004 SE
2025 Nissan Armada

Across 16 verified runs, the Nissan Armada ranges from 5.90 to 7.10 seconds 0–60, with a 6.48-second average.

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Nissan Armada Performance Overview

Full-size SUV performance defines the Nissan Armada across 16 verified tests spanning 2004 to 2025. In WA60 form (2004–2015), it relied on the naturally aspirated VK56DE V8, with output ranging from 305 to 317 hp. Early results placed the 2004 SE at 7.1 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2004 LE improved that mark to 7.0, and the 2008 LE lowered the first-generation best to 6.8 seconds. Across six WA60 tests, the generation averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph, establishing the Armada as a consistently quick body-on-frame gasoline SUV rather than a trim-dependent outlier.

The Y62 era, tested from 2017 onward, moved the Armada into a quicker bracket. Early second-generation examples used the naturally aspirated VK56VD V8 at 390 hp, and the 2017 Platinum cut the benchmark to 5.9 seconds to 60 mph. For 2025, Nissan shifted to the twin-turbocharged VR35DDTT V6, raising output to 425 hp and maintaining the model’s best launch figure with the 2025 Pro-4X at 5.9 seconds, while the 2025 Platinum Reserve recorded the quickest quarter-mile at 14.4 seconds @ 99 mph. Today, the Armada remains a gasoline-only full-size SUV with tested performance centered in the mid-6-second range and best cases just under six seconds.

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Nissan Armada 0–60 by generation

2 generations
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
Y62 2017–present 6.17s 5.90s — 2025 Pro-4X 10 The Y62 generation (2017–present) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2025 Pro-4X at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 390 to 425 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 5.6L V8 configurations.
WA60 2004–2015 6.98s 6.80s — 2008 LE 6 The WA60 generation (2004–2015) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2008 LE at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 305 to 317 hp across 5.6L V8 configurations.
Y62 2017–present
Avg 0–60 6.17s
Fastest 5.90s
Tests 10
2025 Pro-4X
The Y62 generation (2017–present) averaged 6.17 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2025 Pro-4X at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 390 to 425 hp across 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 5.6L V8 configurations.
WA60 2004–2015
Avg 0–60 6.98s
Fastest 6.80s
Tests 6
2008 LE
The WA60 generation (2004–2015) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2008 LE at 6.80 seconds. Output ranged from 305 to 317 hp across 5.6L V8 configurations.
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Nissan Armada 0–60 times by model year

16 tests · 7 years

2025 Nissan Armada

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.12 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.56 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
15 C / 18 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 16
2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X
#03
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
6.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
16 C / 19 H / 17.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#3 of 16
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
#04
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
16 C / 19 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 16
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
#07
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
16 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 16
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve
#08
2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.5 mph
Engine
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
15 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 16
2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X

2022 Nissan Armada

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2022 Nissan Armada Platinum
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.2 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 16
2022 Nissan Armada Platinum

2021 Nissan Armada

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#10
2021 Nissan Armada Platinum
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#10 of 16
2021 Nissan Armada Platinum

2018 Nissan Armada

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H / 16.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 16
2018 Nissan Armada Platinum

2017 Nissan Armada

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum
5.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 16
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum
#09
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
13 C / 18 H / 15.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 16
2017 Nissan Armada Platinum

2008 Nissan Armada

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#11
2008 Nissan Armada LE
6.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.9 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 11.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 16
2008 Nissan Armada LE

2004 Nissan Armada

5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.02 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.40 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#12
2004 Nissan Armada LE
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 16
2004 Nissan Armada LE
#13
2004 Nissan Armada SE
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#13 of 16
2004 Nissan Armada SE
#14
2004 Nissan Armada SE
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.15s ¼ mi @ 88.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.15 sec
Trap Speed
88.2 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 16
2004 Nissan Armada SE
#15
2004 Nissan Armada SE
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#15 of 16
2004 Nissan Armada SE
#16
2004 Nissan Armada SE
7.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.34s ¼ mi @ 88.6 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.34 sec
Trap Speed
88.6 mph
Engine
5.6L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
12 C / 17 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Suv
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 16
2004 Nissan Armada SE

How we verify Nissan Armada performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Armada trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Nissan Armada 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Nissan Armada performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2025 Nissan Armada runs from 0-60 mph in 5.9 to 6.3 seconds across verified tests. The quickest run on record is the 2025 Armada Pro-4X at 5.9 seconds, while 2025 Platinum Reserve tests range from 6.0 to 6.3 seconds. All recorded 2025 examples are stock 4WD SUVs with 425 hp and 516 lb-ft.
The fastest Nissan Armada on record is the 2025 Armada Pro-4X, which reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. That also makes it the quickest quarter-mile contender among the fastest-launching trims, although the best quarter-mile result overall belongs to the 2025 Platinum Reserve at 14.4 seconds with a 99 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Nissan Armada is the 2025 Pro-4X, recorded at 5.9 seconds from 0-60 mph. Every Armada test on record is a production vehicle, so there is no difference here between the fastest overall Armada and the fastest stock example. That 5.9-second result is the current benchmark for the model.
The Y62 Nissan Armada averages 6.17 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest result is 5.9 seconds, set by the 2025 Pro-4X. This generation spans 2017 to the present and includes both naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged gasoline versions, with output ranging from 390 to 425 hp.
The fastest Y62 Armada is the 2025 Pro-4X at 5.9 seconds to 60 mph. Across this generation, the average 0-60 time is 6.17 seconds from 10 recorded tests, so the Pro-4X sits clearly at the sharp end of Y62 performance. It is also the quickest Armada ever recorded overall.
The WA60 Nissan Armada averages 6.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest WA60 on record is the 2008 LE at 6.8 seconds. This first generation ran from 2004 to 2015 and used naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power, with horsepower ranging from 305 to 317.
The fastest WA60 Armada is the 2008 LE, which posts a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds. That makes it the quickest first-generation Armada on record. For context, the WA60 generation averages 6.98 seconds across 6 tests, so the 2008 LE stands a bit ahead of the rest of that generation.
The 2025 Armada Pro-4X is slightly quicker at its best, with a 5.9-second 0-60 time versus 6.0 seconds for the quickest Platinum Reserve test. Pro-4X runs span 5.9 to 6.3 seconds, while Platinum Reserve runs span 6.0 to 6.3 seconds. Both use 425 hp, 516 lb-ft, and 4WD.
Across all 16 Nissan Armada tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.95 seconds at 92.7 mph. The quickest quarter-mile result on record is 14.4 seconds, achieved by both the 2025 Platinum Reserve and 2025 Pro-4X, but the Platinum Reserve owns the best trap speed at 99 mph.
The fastest quarter-mile Nissan Armada is the 2025 Platinum Reserve, which runs 14.4 seconds at 99 mph. A 2025 Pro-4X has also matched the 14.4-second elapsed time, but at 98 mph. If you are ranking by the strongest full quarter-mile result, the Platinum Reserve holds the edge.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Armada can do, not a single marketing claim.

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