Can the 2021 Nissan Armada Compete With the All-New Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon? 10 Dec 2020, 14:12 UTC · by 7 photos The current Armada is based on the sixth generation of the legendary Nissan Patrol sold in the Middle East and select markets around the world, and it uses the same body-on-frame construction for increased strength and durability. The high-stiffness frame structure has been designed to reduce noise and vibration while offering a smooth ride. To achieve this, engineers have stiffened the chassis mount points and increased the size of the side rails. Nissan project tuned ...