Best Cars with panoramic sunroof for 2024

These are the best cars, SUVs, and trucks with panoramic sunroof based on iSeeCars' analysis of each vehicle's reliability, resale value and safety.

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Best Cars with panoramic sunroof

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The automotive sunroof has evolved from a small, clear panel that could poppup up or be removed with a set of tools to a large glass roof that lets a lot of sunlight in and slides open or closed at the push of a button. Today’s new cars offer large, sliding panels called panoramic sunroofs (or panoramic moonroofs) and are increasingly available across a wide range of vehicle types. Luxury cars from Audi, BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz were some of the first to offer panoramic roofs, as either optional or standard features, but now mainstream brands offer them too (though rarely as standard equipment on base models).

While panoramic sunroofs are appealing, shoppers should consider all aspects of this roof design before deciding to purchase a vehicle that has one. First, panoramic sunroofs add about 200 pounds of weight to a vehicle, which can hurt fuel economy. That additional weight is also located at a vehicle’s highest point, which negatively impacts handling. The extra light from these glass roofs adds heat to the interior and can create glare on the infotainment system’s touchscreen, though sliding mesh or solid interior panels on some cars can reduce both effects. Finally, headroom can be compressed by the mechanisms needed to let the glass panel slide.

If the added heat and higher curb weight specs, along with the reduced mpg, don’t bother you, a panoramic sunroof does offer many benefits. The brighter cabin will feel roomier and more welcoming, with the largest panoramic sunroofs adding light to the front and rear seat areas. The sliding panel will also make it easier to let hot air out when the car has been sitting in the sun, and easier to let cooler, outside air in while driving.

With everything from luxury vehicles to electric vehicles offering panoramic sunroofs it’s easy to find one in nearly every category. Keep in mind that while coupes will often have an entirely glass roof with a portion that slides, midsize and larger SUVs and crossovers will typically have roof sections of both metal and glass. Automakers typically have online configurators that let you compare trim levels to see which variants offer panoramic sunroofs, along with horsepower, all-wheel drive (AWD), and other equipment and powertrain features.

To start the research process, iSeeCars has identified which cars offer panoramic sunroofs and listed them below. Models are grouped by vehicle type and size, and then ranked by their iSeeCars quality score, which takes reliability, resale value, and safety into consideration. Use these lists to see the best cars in each category that offer a panoramic sunroof.