The sun may not be a frequent fixture in British skies but a panoramic sunroof can still bring plenty of natural light into your car.
We’ve listed our favourite cars with a panoramic sunroof below.
What is a panoramic sunroof?
A panoramic sunroof is a large glass panel in the car’s roof. Some are fixed in place while others can slide and tilt open. It makes the car feel light and airy inside, and usually is opened with a button by the overhead reading lights.
Panoramic sunroofs are usually reserved for range-topping trim levels like the cars on this list, but they might also be available as optional extras on lesser trim levels.
Is a panoramic sunroof worth it?
The question you need to ask is how often you'll use it? It might end up like a hot tub – an extravagance you think you’ll use all the time, but one that only sees very occasional use. Or you might take every opportunity to let some fresh air into the car.
Obviously, a sunroof is best enjoyed in good weather, and at low speeds. Motorway regulars probably won’t be opening the sunroof very often. However, you'll always appreciate the extra light let into the cabin even with the sunroof closed.
Our advice would be to pick a car with a trim level that includes a sunroof, as it usually bundles other luxury features alongside the sunroof for the extra cost. Speccing a panoramic sunroof as a single item from the options list will usually add £1,000 or more to a car's price, so only go this route if you specifically want a sunroof.
You should also consider that a sunroof is heavy and reduces fuel efficiency when it’s open, so you’ll be spending slightly more on fuel versus the same car without a sunroof.
Best used cars with a panoramic sunroof
Affordable cars with a panoramic sunroof
- Kia Picanto – X-Line S, GT-Line S
- Nissan Qashqai – Pan Roof pack, Tekna
- Skoda Kamiq – Monte Carlo
- Vauxhall Grandland X – Elite Nav, Ultimate
- Hyundai i10 – Premium SE
- Suzuki SX4 S-Cross – SZ5
Hatchback cars with a panoramic sunroof
- Cupra Leon – all except V1
- DS 4 – Opera
- Honda Civic – Advance
- Vauxhall Astra – Ultimate
- Volkswagen Arteon – R-Line
- Skoda Scala – Monte Carlo
- Mazda 3 – Sport Lux
Saloons with a panoramic sunroof
- Mercedes C-Class – AMG Line Premium Plus
- Mercedes E-Class – AMG Line Night Edition Premium Plus
- Audi A6 – Vorsprung
SUVs with a panoramic sunroof
- Citroen C5 Aircross – Flair Plus/C-Series Edition
- Mercedes GLC – AMG Line Premium Plus
- MG HS – Exclusive
- Hyundai Tucson – N Line S, Ultimate
- Volkswagen Tiguan – Elegance, Black Edition
- Mazda CX-5 – Sport Nav+, Sport
- Kia Sportage – 4, GT-Line S
- Range Rover Evoque – R-Dynamic HSE
- Renault Austral – Iconic Esprit Alpine
- Renault Kadjar – S Edition, GT Line
- Skoda Karoq – Sportline, Edition, Scout
- Peugeot 3008 – GT Line Premium
- Ford Kuga – ST-Line X, ST-Line X Edition
- Honda CR-V – EX
- XPeng G6
- Omoda 9
- Suzuki Vitara – SZ5
- Dacia Bigster – Extreme
Electric cars with a panoramic sunroof
- MG ZS EV – Exclusive
- Mini Electric – Level 3
- BMW i3 – i3S
- Fiat 500e – La Prima
- Honda e – Advance
- Hyundai Kona Electric – Ultimate
- Kia Niro – 4
- Mercedes EQC – Premium, Premium Plus
- Polestar 2
- Volkswagen ID.3 – Style, Family, Tech, Max
- Mini Aceman – Level 2
- Volvo EX30 – Ultra
7-seater cars with a panoramic sunroof
- Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer – Flair, Flair Plus
- Nissan X-Trail – Tekna
- Skoda Kodiaq – Sportline, L&K
- SEAT Alhambra – Xcellence
- Ford Galaxy – Titanium X
- Vauxhall Vivaro Life – Elite
- Mercedes GLB – AMG Line Premium Plus
- Peugeot 5008 – GT Premium
- Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace – SEL, Elegance, R-Line
Sports cars with a panoramic sunroof
- Kia Stinger – GT-Line S
- Mercedes C-Class Coupe – AMG Line Premium
- Jaguar F-Type
- Lexus RC – Takumi
- Audi RS5 – Vorsprung
