2026 Nissan Armada, Nissan LEAF named Cars.com Best of 2026 Awards Winners

The 2026 Nissan Armada continues to make its mark on the full-size SUV segment with supreme comfort, premium interior features, confident handling, effortless off-road capability and helpful technologies. There is an Armada grade for every adventure, including the rugged PRO-4X, dynamic NISMO and luxurious Platinum Reserve.
Armada’s standard twin-turbo V6 is rated for 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, enabling a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds.
Advanced technologies that help simplify off-roading, commuting and highway driving include available Invisible Hood View2, Front Wide View and 3D Intelligent Around View® Monitor camera systems, and available ProPILOT Assist, enabling hands-off freeway driving for attentive drivers.

Armada PRO-4X excels beyond the pavement with all-terrain tires, an off-road-specific front bumper with an increased approach angle, underbody skid plates, an electronic locking differential and Adaptive Electronic Air Suspension. New for the 2026 model year, the first-ever Armada NISMO has an additional 35 horsepower over other Armada models, for a total of 460 horsepower (when using premium fuel only), plus NISMO-exclusive steering and suspension tuning, NISMO 22-inch forged alloy wheels and aerodynamically enhanced bodywork.

The all-new electric 2026 Nissan LEAF builds on the model’s DNA of reliable, affordable and attractive EV ownership, delivering strong value for the mass market. It has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 303 miles per charge.

Now in its third generation, LEAF’s design has been completely reimagined with clean, dynamic body lines, combining a sleek profile with an SUV-like stance. A built-in NACS port with Plug & Charge functionality provides seamless access to more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers for convenient public charging, making LEAF ideal for commuting and road trips alike.