The new Nissan Armada is a significant improvement over the previous generation, providing a strong foundation for an off-road vehicle. Nissan is exploring that potential with the Dune Patrol concept, which features a range of off-road prototype parts.
The Dune Patrol includes a heavily modified suspension with front and rear 10.0-inch 2.5 Bilstein M 9200 coilovers, upper and lower control arms, drive axles, front spindles, trailing arms, and tie rods, all with extended brake lines. The Custom CJD Racing long-travel suspension allows up to 16.0 inches of articulation.
The SUV also showcases several prototype Nismo components, including 18-inch bronze AXIS beadlock wheels wrapped in 37-inch Yokohama Geolander MT tires, along with numerous exterior upgrades that could eventually appear in Nissan’s parts catalog.
Other highlights include a prototype high-clearance off-road front bumper with an integrated skid plate, front recovery tow shackles, and four six-inch amber Nismo off-road lights. The rear features a matching high-clearance bumper, a spare tire carrier, and an accessory mount for MaxTrac traction boards.
Additional upgrades include rock sliders, A-pillar lights, a custom vehicle wrap, a low-profile prototype roof rack, 40-inch front and 30-inch rear LED light bars, and custom MOLLE panels.
Nissan hasn’t indicated any powertrain changes, so the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 producing 425 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque likely remains. The SUV does include a prototype Nismo cat-back exhaust.
Non-prototype parts on the Dune Patrol include high-wall floor mats, seatback organizers, and door scuff protectors, which are genuine accessories.
While Nissan is unlikely to produce a full desert-ready Armada, the company could turn many of these prototype Nismo parts into production accessories. Enthusiasts are already imagining how to make their own Armadas look as capable and aggressive as this SEMA concept.
The Dune Patrol is one of several Nissan concepts featured at this year’s SEMA Show.