Impressed By 2010 Sunroof Looks

Get it or you'll regret it for many years to come. If I hadn't gotten my V in black, I would've gone for package IV in blizzard pearl and sunroof.

 

I really enjoyed my 780 mile trip home from the dealer - with the sunroof open! I've had sunroofs on all my cars since 1982. I think because this one is pretty much as wide as the whole car roof, it has a much more open feel than any other sunroof I've had. It also seemed quieter. I was listening to an audio book on the ride and only had to turn it up a couple of clicks to hear it just fine with the roof full open.

The solar panel part of the deal is pretty cool too. Not cold - but cool. I forgot all about it the first day on the road and after leaving the car in the hot sun for about an hour, got in and felt the breeze from the fan. The car was definitely hot inside - but not a furnice - not even close. (I forgot all about the remote AC!)

If you can swing it, get the Solar Package - it is very sweet and like 32kcolors said - if you don't you'll regret it.

Just my dos centavos.

 

The large sheet of glass, as opposed to the usual horizontal window surrounded by metal, does look pretty impressive.

It has the same shortcoming as black cars though... showing dirt. Mine always seems to have spots, despite the fact that the silver paint of the car appears flawless. The setup is a mixed blessing for looks. For usefulness, love it.
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I wasn't sure about the benefits of the SR but now that I have mine, I am more than happy with it. I have never had one before, but this is just great!

 

Can someone just clarify to me, is there just one type of a sun roof for the Prius 3, or are there two types, ie. a "traditional" one and a one with the solar/cooling feature?

 

When you order the "Solar Sunroof" Option for your car, you get both - a big beautiful sunroof and a solar panel that powers the fans that cool the car as it sits in direct sunlight. They do not come as separate goodies on the 2010 - only packaged up together.

 

Hi:

Don't know if you have seen this yet, but I just noticed this in a thread that might be of interest to you if you would like to have the 'Tech' Pkg and get a Non-Solar Sunroof:

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/65510-aftermarket-sunroof.html

Just more food for thought.......

All the best.....

Edward
Marystown, Newfoundland
Canada

 

you will regret not getting it

just do it

you know you wanna

 

By the way, I have a 14-foot KAYAK over mine at this very moment.

The glass does not interfere with the use of a roof-rack at all, which is a very pleasing thing to have finally confirmed.
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I think the look of the open solar roof on the 2010 Prius is incredibly cool in a futuristic way, especially on the Blizzard Pearl because of the contrast. The usual moonroof, or an aftermarket moonroof, are not the same. I like the way the black moonroof/solar panel extends the full width and length of the roof. If it weren't for the roof, I probably wouldn't consider the 2010 in spite of all the other new features. The exterior/interior redesign and overall mpg increase are nice, but aren't in themselves different enough from the Gen 2 for me to feel it would worth upgrading at this point. I wish I could get the technology package too -- the dynamic cruise control is something I would be very interested in too.

 

The Moonroof solar package truly makes the car stand out, I told the Stealership I would except nothing else, never settle a PriusIV on order with the Moonroof solar package...

 

I think it would have had me sold if the sun roof actually would turn on the AC in the car and keep the inside at a set temperature.... not just a fan. For me, with what is offered, I am getting the V with Navigation, in Florida, having a sunroof is a 1-2 month a year option, as it is so hot here. It is like having a hot tub attached to your pool, nice to have, just not used often down here. I rather the 17inch rims, LED lights, and fog lamps...

 

Absolutely the sunroof looks cool! I was at the mall on the weekend, and I stopped at a crosswalk to let a pedestrian by. The guy (around early twenties) was staring at my Prius to the point of nearly walking backwards as he went by. It was pretty funny. My wife was like, "why is he staring like that?" I think Prius' with sunroofs are pretty rare here still... I haven't even come across another 2010 yet (though I know they're out there somewhere!), but on the other hand, I see tons of gen II's every single day.

 

Yeah! Toyota Prius with sunroof removed looks quite good.