Do any new cars still come with a 'normal' sunroof?

[anonymous-user]

Or has almost universally-fitted aircon made them obsolete? I'm not talking about any fancy 'panoramic' jobbies, just your common-or-garden variety.

[Swoxy]

The original Panamera did until 2016 ...



and the IS 300h still does ...

Edited by Swoxy on Tuesday 21st March 20:49

[Deerfoot]

I have one on my V60. It's great.

[Turkey]

I think the BMW 2 series Coupe can be had with a sunroof still, perhaps the 4 series too.

[carl_w]

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see how aircon and sunroofs are in any way substitutes for each other. For sure, the aircon won't work properly with the sunroof open but nor will it work properly with the windows open.

OP: maybe this fits the bill http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/21/decano-self-adh...

[DoubleD]

Ive always found original style sunroofs fairly pointless. Yes they offer a bit more light but they just make a noise when you drive with them open. I do like a large panoramic roof though, loads of extra light.

[sparkythecat]

We call them sunroofs, but in the US they're called moonroofs

[Rich_W]

Swoxy said:

and the IS 300h still does ...

fk me,

That's an ugly car! Shame as the first gen IS200 was quite tasteful!

[Whistle]

My Mondeo came with an electric sunroof

[CrutyRammers]

I miss sunroofs.

[Triumph Man]

I love a good sunroof, my E39 has one and I have it open at any opportunity.

[Osinjak]

carl_w said:

Maybe I'm missing something but I don't see how aircon and sunroofs are in any way substitutes for each other. For sure, the aircon won't work properly with the sunroof open but nor will it work properly with the windows open.

OP: maybe this fits the bill http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/21/decano-self-adh...

Oddly enough, last summer in Croatia we were hooning around with the pano roof open and the AC on when I thought I'd turn it off as it seemed a bit daft. It was pretty hot anyway so I knew it would feel a bit warmer but thought the roof would compensate. To my genuine surprise it got really hot really quickly and I had to turn the AC back on sharpish so whilst I agree with you in principle, it's surprising how much difference it does make with the roof open, quite effective!

[PeterGadsby]

I've ordered a Ford Focus RS with a sunroof :-)

[Ninja59]

Most of the BMW range still do.

I think on some cars, more so with a low roof line they can massively help increase the "feel" of more space. Equally lighter interior colours can help as well.

I must admit I am glad for my 640d I ended up with a car with a sunroof (about a £1k option), as leaving the cover closed it makes for a very "tight" feel. Opening it does improve the light coming as well as the overall feel.

The major issue for mine really is the black interior as it does make it feel more squished....

Dam trying what is now my car after trying one without, having driven one with and without the difference was huge!

Only "issue" with the 6 series sunroof is they only open at the back and not the full glass sliding option because of the roof line.

Edited by Ninja59 on Wednesday 22 March 08:18

[Buff Mchugelarge]

Infinity Q50's can be had with an old fashioned hole in the roof too.

[alpinab3]

Sunroof is a must. My CLK has the glass sunroof and big pillar-less windows. Its like a convertible when everything is open.

image by yinujim, on Flickr

[thebraketester]

alpinab3 said:

Sunroof is a must. My CLK has the glass sunroof and big pillar-less windows. Its like a convertible when everything is open.

image by yinujim, on Flickr

Reminds me of those bikes with roofs

[dzernski]

Camaro. It's not a cheap option as it means changing out the roof in its entirety (and thereby losing the double bubble, which isn't shame) - mind you this is made up for by the fact you now have a moonroof....crazy yanks.

[Chrismawa]

CrutyRammers said:

I miss sunroofs.

+ 1. Years since I've owned a car with a sunroof

[RicksAlfas]

I like a sunroof. My old E90 had a "normal" sunroof. I've now got an enormous up and over job on a C-Class estate.

As mentioned above, it's not a replacement for air con.