1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Install OEM sunroof on non ATP V?

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by 12Priusv5, May 18, 2012.

  1. 12Priusv5

    12Priusv5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2012
    6
    0
    0
    Location:
    IL
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Any chance that a dealer or person could order the parts that would be required to convert a V without ATP to having the sunroof?

    Just thinking about it purely from a parts standpoint, the parts have to be there...in case they need to replace it. It'd probably be a list of parts...but once you had that you would just need a little enginuity....right? :D

    If nothing else...just planting a seed. I really wanted the sunroof...just couldn't justify $5K for a sunroof and a bunch of other stuff I didn't want.
     
    #1 12Priusv5, May 18, 2012
  2. Wanderer

    Wanderer Hybrid neophyte

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2012
    366
    39
    0
    Location:
    Cold country
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Same here. I'll be surprised if it's doable but I've been surprised before too. W
     
    #2 Wanderer, May 18, 2012
  3. David Prius V

    David Prius V Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2012
    28
    7
    0
    Location:
    Tampa
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    $5000 and it's a sunroof that doesn't open...Were you aware of that?
     
    #3 David Prius V, May 18, 2012
  4. vlady

    vlady Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2012
    42
    7
    0
    Location:
    Issaquah, WA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    There is a white V in my town with regular sunroof, looks exactly the same as on our Sienna. I guess it is available.
     
    #4 vlady, May 19, 2012
  5. OWG

    OWG Junior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2012
    86
    16
    0
    Location:
    Barrie, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    N/A
    There is a sunroof type raised outline to the roof panel, but to the point of David Prius V, it does not open.
     
    #5 OWG, May 19, 2012
  6. Keiichi

    Keiichi Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2012
    808
    79
    2
    Location:
    Goleta
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    The correct term for what it is, is a Panoramic MOONROOF. It isn't designed to be open, just a glass window to look out from.
     
    #6 Keiichi, May 20, 2012
  7. Quentin

    Quentin Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2010
    335
    88
    0
    Location:
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    My wife wanted the ATP so that the baby would be able to look at the sky through the moonroof. :embarassed:

    My 4Runner's moonroof has spoiled me, though. I can open the moonroof and roll down the tailgate glass and get the perfect amount of air circulation at highway and interstate speeds. It is just enough to keep you comfortable, but not so much or through such a small slot that it is loud. I can easily talk on my bluetooth setup in the 4Runner with the moonroof and tailgate glass open. It's brilliant! If I can't take the rear glass down, I don't open the moonroof. :D
     
    #7 Quentin, May 20, 2012
  8. Keiichi

    Keiichi Active Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2012
    808
    79
    2
    Location:
    Goleta
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Well, also, if you look at how the roof and the moonroof design, if it opened, I think you would have some serious problems. Engineering wise, it would not work too well the way they have it. A third party might be able to re-engineer it, but the current design, I wouldn't want it opening.
     
    #8 Keiichi, May 21, 2012
  9. 12Priusv5

    12Priusv5 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2012
    6
    0
    0
    Location:
    IL
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Ideally it's a sub-$2k "Panoramic View Moonroof with power sliding sunshades"

    I don't mind it not opening..all the seams create drag plus it'll mess up what little hair I do have left!

    I imagine though that the resin moonroof costs a pretty penny and the rest of the features are tacked on to make it more of a viable option!
     
    #9 12Priusv5, May 21, 2012
  10. blisspacket

    blisspacket Junior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2009
    32
    4
    0
    Location:
    StAugustine FL
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    III
    Our v is a nice car; I'd trade up for a moonroof or a sunroof, but won't bite on the ATP package. Toyota could do better. I'll ck for an aftermarket product. Somebody out there has to be alert to this want....
     
    #10 blisspacket, Nov 25, 2012
  11. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2012
    3,760
    1,680
    0
    Location:
    Sanford, NC
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    Limited
    I've had 3 or 4 cars that only came with sunroofs and opened them maybe twice for a minute or two in the last 5 years. Loved my Porsche convertible and had the top down 90% of the time but I never saw the point of the sunroof. Takes away from the headroom and can't do much for you in a the rollover.
     
    #11 mikefocke, Nov 27, 2012
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)