Sunroof? Whats it like

Aug 20, 2005
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The panoramic sunroof, appears in the photos to meet the windscreen, now is the leading edge much like a vauxhall astra? like in that advert? A full length of glass? Or is it like a dummy piece of dark glass/painted??:shrug: Any close up pics would be great in or out:)

Thanks John
 

mardon

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Its a normal sun roof with a mock glass/plastic covering. It looks panoramic but it isn't. Waste of money IMO.
 

alx161

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yeah but it's still great to have a sunroof and it's got quite useful on those sunny english days! :D
 

Nath.

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I have the facelift with an electric sunroof and it's very good, although at higher speeds it drones a bit and you can't have it fully open.
 

mardon

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Yeah the benefits of a sun roof are but to make it look like and sell it as a "Panoramic" when it's quite clearly not when you’re inside the vehicle is false advertising IMO.

If I ticked that option and got a normal sunroof I’d be pretty peeved. I'd be expecting something like you get on the Civic etc.
 
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Panoramic in my view is like the vauxhall astra, it is "big and meets the screen" or is a double length glass. Not as mentioned above a fake piece of glass.
That said, I don`t want it to be like Astra`s, So its good news for me:D,
I may consider it as an option.
Just waiting on news on the Fr tdi in 5 door,pricing etc. Otherwise it will be the 1.6 cr sport with many options:whistle:
 

mardon

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Never been a fan of sun roof's, however I do like the black effect. If I get one I may be a cheap skate and do the whole roof in black vinyl wrap :D
 

jamjar

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The panoramic sunroof, appears in the photos to meet the windscreen, now is the leading edge much like a vauxhall astra? like in that advert? A full length of glass? Or is it like a dummy piece of dark glass/painted??:shrug: Any close up pics would be great in or out:)

Thanks John

"The new Ibiza can be equipped with a panoramic sunroof that covers the entire width of the roof, from the windscreen to beyond the B pillar. It is 130% larger than on the previous Ibiza, with a solid frame around the glass. Its dimensions let in 78% more light than on the former model. The sunroof has is controlled by a switch on the dashboard and also has a manual window blind to regulate the amount of light entering the passenger compartment."

This is from:
http://germancarscene.com/2008/05/06/in-detail-new-seat-ibiza/
 

mardon

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I have some interior pics that make it look just like a normal sunroof. Possible a little larger but it doesn't meet the windscreen. I'll dig them out on monday for you.
 
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