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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Nissan
The Armada is Nissan's full-size, body-on-frame SUV, a rugged eight-seater built around the same mechanical hardware as the Patrol and the Titan pickup.
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Model profile
The Armada nameplate arrived in the US in 2004 on the F-Alpha platform. The relevant used cars for import today are mostly the second generation, launched for the 2017 model year, which switched the Armada to the global Patrol (Y62) architecture. This generation received a significant mid-cycle refresh for 2021 with new front styling, a larger touchscreen and updated driver-assist.
Powertrain and equipment
The heart of the second-generation Armada is Nissan's VK56VD 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8, producing around 390 hp and 560 Nm, driving through a seven-speed automatic. It is a smooth, torquey, old-school engine that suits the car's relaxed character and gives it a healthy towing rating.
The Armada is a five-door, three-row full-size SUV seating seven or eight. US trims run through SV, SL and the well-equipped Platinum, with a luxury-focused Reserve trim added later.
Vehicle selection
Armada volumes are modest compared with mainstream SUVs, but there is a steady supply of used cars from 2017 onward, many well-equipped Platinum examples from warm-climate states. Typical mileage reflects family and highway use. Because these are large, comfortable cruisers, many have covered high freeway distances, so a thorough history check is important.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 5-door, 3-row full-size SUV |
|---|---|
| Platform | Nissan Y62 (Patrol) body-on-frame |
| Length | Approx. 5,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | Approx. 3,075 mm |
| Kerb weight | Approx. 2,600-2,720 kg |
| Seating | 7 or 8 |
| Engine (2017-2024) | 5.6 L VK56VD V8, approx. 390 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | Approx. 560 Nm |
| Engine (2025+) | 3.5 L twin-turbo V6, approx. 425 hp |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic (V8) |
| Drive | RWD or part-time 4WD |
| Fuel tank | Approx. 98 L |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Towing capacity | Up to approx. 3,855 kg |
|---|---|
| Origin | Typically built in Kyushu, Japan |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The VK56 V8 has a strong reputation for durability, which is a big part of the Armada's appeal, but the car is not trouble-free. Owners report brake wear on the heavy chassis, occasional issues with the electronic tailgate and sliding second-row mechanisms, and infotainment lag on pre-2021 cars. Some report intermittent electrical faults and, on higher-mileage cars, front suspension and steering-component wear.
Germany and Europe
US Armadas use US-spec lighting with no rear fog lamp, amber side markers and US beam patterns that must be adapted.
Typical work includes adapting the headlights, fitting a rear fog lamp, and confirming metric speedometer and odometer readings. Wide-body dimensions and lighting are checked.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
Start by selecting the right Armada and trim.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The VK56 V8 is durable; the main concerns are brakes, suspension wear and infotainment lag on older cars.
Suitably equipped V8 cars are rated up to roughly 3,855 kg, which is strong for the class.
Seven or eight depending on whether it has second-row captain's chairs or a bench.
The Platinum is the most complete, with leather, Bose audio and the fullest driver-assist package.
Yes. It is a large V8 SUV and fuel consumption is high, especially when towing.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven by ocean freight and the TUEV appointment.
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