Armada in the desert - info please

[hermann behrens]

hi I am looking for some expert opinion. I have been loving desert bashing in my Prado for the last 4 years and have just sold it and looking for an able replacement. My wife who will drive the car during the week loves the Nissan Almada, but I am concerned about its ability in the dunes as it is heavy and long. Does anyone have experience of the Almada in the desert particularily for dune bashing.

Cheers

[root]

It depends on how you drive! But, the Armada is not really a popular off-roader.
The engine is big 5.7l V8 but as you said its heavy and big. Also, you'll probably ruin all its 'comforts' by dune bashing.

In Nissan, your choice should be the Patrol, followed by Xterra.