Q: Panoramic Roof
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Q: Panoramic Roof
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Can any of you share some details on the panoramic roof on 2016 RX? I am on the wall and not sure if I want to opt for it or not.
Any other opinions on having pano-roof or not? PanoRoof option seems hard to find and unable to get a testdrive!!
Thanks in advance
Can any of you share some details on the panoramic roof on 2016 RX? I am on the wall and not sure if I want to opt for it or not.
- What is the material used (internal) to cover the Pano roof? Does it take away from the rest of the interior look-and-feel when it is closed.
- How often do you really use the Pano-Roof?
- Is it colder/hotter inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
- Is it noisier inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
Any other opinions on having pano-roof or not? PanoRoof option seems hard to find and unable to get a testdrive!!
Thanks in advance
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Hi All
Can any of you share some details on the panoramic roof on 2016 RX? I am on the wall and not sure if I want to opt for it or not.
Any other opinions on having pano-roof or not? PanoRoof option seems hard to find and unable to get a testdrive!!
Thanks in advance
Can any of you share some details on the panoramic roof on 2016 RX? I am on the wall and not sure if I want to opt for it or not.
- What is the material used (internal) to cover the Pano roof? Does it take away from the rest of the interior look-and-feel when it is closed.
- How often do you really use the Pano-Roof?
- Is it colder/hotter inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
- Is it noisier inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
Any other opinions on having pano-roof or not? PanoRoof option seems hard to find and unable to get a testdrive!!
Thanks in advance
It works the same as a regular sunroof but allows you to let more light in, only the front opens however the actual inside shade opens all the way again to allow more light in. No increase in noise that I have noticed.
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What is the material used (internal) to cover the Pano roof? Does it take away from the rest of the interior look-and-feel when it is closed.
--internal is legit its the same material as the other part of the roof interior if that makes any sense. 0 light comes in when closed, unlike the audi pano roof which has ventaled holes.
How often do you really use the Pano-Roof?
--every chance I get, but depends where you are located. my son in the back seat enjoys seeing all the views and it is pretty cool at night if the moon is out to have it open. I open it as much as I can.
Is it colder/hotter inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
--n/a
Is it noisier inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
-no I doubt it
Also note if you get the pano roof - you will NEVER had the opportunity to have crossbars. So if that is a deal breaker get the reg sun roof.
--internal is legit its the same material as the other part of the roof interior if that makes any sense. 0 light comes in when closed, unlike the audi pano roof which has ventaled holes.
How often do you really use the Pano-Roof?
--every chance I get, but depends where you are located. my son in the back seat enjoys seeing all the views and it is pretty cool at night if the moon is out to have it open. I open it as much as I can.
Is it colder/hotter inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
--n/a
Is it noisier inside the RX than the one with regular moonroof?
-no I doubt it
Also note if you get the pano roof - you will NEVER had the opportunity to have crossbars. So if that is a deal breaker get the reg sun roof.
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Thanks for all your input. At least doesn;t seem like a negative. The crossbar support I need to mull on 
Also, with the retractable panoroof cover, where is the inside dome light that comes on when door is open?
Also, with the retractable panoroof cover, where is the inside dome light that comes on when door is open?
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Because of the panoroof cover, the inside dome light is located right above the rear center seat, instead of at the center of the roof.
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Thanks all. Now, if only I get to drive the F-sport to check the difference in the drive feel, I think I can make a decision
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