2012 Nav map update IS FINALLY HERE!
 

After nearly 3 years without an update from Nissan we finally have new maps for our factory Nav. Best of all Nissan seems to have eliminated the need to take it to a dealer for the update. You order it ($199 thru June 30th only... $249 after that) and get 5 CD's which I assume will let you load them in the system. This upgrade is for any 2010 or 2011 Z with factory nav.

While the price is steep I knew going in that map upgrades for factory nav systems are far more expensive than aftermarket ones even though they are from the same source.

I wonder if all the 2012's produced before this was released already come with this new map loaded?

I orders my 2012 in Feb and expect it end of March so I would like to know this too!

wheres the website again that shows us the latest update?

Purchased the update last night and it's already shipped. Here is the link. You do need your Nav Unit ID to purchase.

NAVTEQ - Maps for your Nissan Navigation System

Would be nice to know the list of updated cities.

While it's impossible to tell how extensive the update is or what roads were updated, the map database used in the system is from Navteq which covers all of the US and Canada.

The update covers all cities in both countries but unfortunately there is no way to tell if a particular road change was caught by the update without buying it.

Do we know if there are any firmware updates included in the new upgrades?

I believe firmware updates are done at the dealer. There is a TSB for an update for 2010s that has to do with a fix for some cellphones I believe. They sent out a notice on this.

Can these be downloaded? I don't wanna spend the $.

To answer some of the questions:

Yes, there is a firmware upgrade. There is noticeable speed improvement. The navigation voice is changed. Bluetooth function is improved.

The firmware update can be installed as long as you can get your hands on the DVD. For the map updates, there is an unique CD Key that is required. It is based on your unit ID.

The 2012 navis should already have the latest maps. You can check by going to info --> map version. If you see 11-12 maps, then you have the latest.

Dang I've been waiting for a good update but I have a 2009. That just means I would have to go to the dealer for the update right? And pay more most likely?

Yup....

I have definitely been waiting for this but dreading the cost. My dealer told me it would probably be around $400 out the door!!! I've got a 2009 so I can't update it myself. They went on about how the map upgrade is a tedious 2 hour install and was reasonably priced, blah blah... I can't imagine it is much more than a) insert disk or cable, b) push start button, c) take money from customer.

Modme, I assume the firmware upgrade is relevant for the 2009's as well? If so, how do I get the CD? Or do I have to have the dealer install that as well? I definitely have bluetooth issues and have been looking for speed and quality improvement.

Damn pricey..

I agree.