For some years the auto industry considered the sunroof option on vehicles as a high-end extra.
The most exclusive models or those that sought to achieve significant sales incorporated this version of the bodywork from the factory.
Over time, the sunroof evolved with new models such as the panoramic roof. Some versions are complementary to the sunroof, others even have limited functionality.
The purpose of the two versions is to project greater driving and travel comfort for all vehicle occupants.
However, the differences between a sunroof and a panoramic one in the car are very important. In addition, the owner of the car must choose the most appropriate version depending on the climate where the vehicle travels on a regular basis.
The sunroof can be said to be one more window of the vehicle. Natural light enters through it, although it can be protected from it internally, and it also allows the air to be renewed inside the car. For many drivers it is the compact version of a convertible.
There are several versions of sunroofs on the market, but the most common offers three positions: fully closed, partially open and fully open.
On the contrary, the panoramic roof is usually fixed, that is, it cannot be opened, although there is also the practicable version with the option of opening.
The big difference with the sunroof is its dimensions. A panoramic roof usually covers the highest part of the vehicle.
The sunroof is an option that most vehicles can incorporate even after being registered. However, although it was a trend a few years ago, adding this extra is no longer common.
It supposes a very important economic investment for the owner of the vehicle, starting in most cases from 1,300 euros, and its assembly is a very delicate task.
Achieving sealing and insulation standards, as if they were from the factory, is a job that must be carried out exclusively by companies specialized in this field of the automotive industry.
It should be remembered that after mounting a sunroof, the vehicle must pass a new approval before returning to circulation again. This expertise is carried out in a vehicle technical inspection center (ITV) and its average cost is about 100 euros.
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