Is there a thread on all of the differences between the model years 2009-2012? Did a quick search but didn't come up with anything.

Only had my 2012 for a couple of months, but came up with the following just by looking at autotrader photos and test driving a few different vehicles during my buying process. Keep in mind I'm a US resident so Canada and others likely differs considerably.

-different 18" and 19" wheels 2009-2011 vs 2012+
-2009 nav package screen looks to be low-resolution, similar to the non-nav color screen on 2010+. Nav screen looks much nicer on 2010+. I believe the nicer display is VGA (640x480) and the less nicer color display is QVGA (320x240). Obviously this doesnt include the Atari-looking amber display on the less optioned models.
-in the speedometer cluster, the backlight color scheme for the two mini LCD screens (one for odometer, one for general info) changed. 2009-2011 is black/amber, 2012 is black(almost dark blue)/white.
-front grille is supposedly different 2009-2011 vs 2012+ ... Although I haven't seen a side-by-side
-2012+ taillights have a "smoked" look as compared to 2009-2011
-I believe 2010+ tech package added Bluetooth audio (not sure about this)
-also believe that 2010+ tech package changed from funky proprietary audio cable to USB cable.
EDIT: dug thru some more search results and found the following:
-rear climate and audio controls on 2009-2010 premium (anyone gotta pic?)
EDIT#2: also realized that I forgot the 2012 limited edition, which I believe is just a darker grey 18" wheel for the S model (along with some other options that are found on some/most SVs)


What did I miss?

 

2011 headlights and front grille is different from S/SV vs SV sport pkg.

 

Nissan decontented not only the rear seat controls on the 2011/12 premiums and also took out the rear door window auto/up/down features. I have a 10 so I will not get another Max due to the removal of features like this.

For the 09+ they added the rear camera option but took away the audible cabin beeps to indicate how close you are getting to an object while in reverse. I'd sooner had the audible as they did in the 08s

 

2012 is first Maxima with fully functional TPMS system that tells which tire is low. Earlier Maximas simply had a warning that a tire may be low, but no clue as to which one.

 

Are you positive about this feature? I had an 09 sv premium no nav and all it had was the generic light on the dash. I have had my 12 sv sport / tech for about 2 weeks and all I have seen is the same light on the dash.

Kenny

 

2012 limited edition: Dark Gray 18" wheels, fog lights, HIDs, and I think turn signal LED in mirrors

 

If you cycle through the instrument cluster display there will be a display that has the pressure readouts. It's right before the outside temp display.

 

Thanks I have not even messed with that. I will give it a try.