Poll: Operational Sun Roof

[freshpow]

No interest whatsoever. I rarely used it on my last vehicle and it eventually failed in the open position while I was 4 hours away from home and driving back in a torrential downpour. That was fun!

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[Ichabod Crane]

I would actually prefer no glass roof at all (operational or not), but I know I'm in the minority with that.

Maybe adding a poll would make this easier to show Rivian what you are trying to show them?

Good call, I just added one.

 

[SoCal Rob]

Good call, I just added one.

You might want options for:
No - Leave my fixed glass roof as-is
No - I want something solid for better protection (sun, security, etc.)
Yes - I want a more traditional tilt/slide glass sunroof with shade
Yes - I want something solid which can be removed or retracted for an open-air experience like Wrangler or Bronco

I’m probably missing some, but I think that would cover most people. Maybe?

 

[SANZC02]

Good call, I just added one.

I voted no, never use them, hardly ever had the shade open on most of my vehicles. Was fortunate to get the solid roof on my Model S before they switched to the glass ones.

Would have opted for the solid roof in the poll had that been an option.

 

[lefkonj]

The size of the glass on the R1S just seems like something they can't or don't want to make move. Lots of vehicles with the larger glass roofs don't open. I would take the electronic tinting option like on a BMW i7 or similar function though.

 

[SoCal Rob]

The size of the glass on the R1S just seems like something they can't or don't want to make move. Lots of vehicles with the larger glass roofs don't open. I would take the electronic tinting option like on a BMW i7 or similar function though.

I think the variable tint (electrochromic?) sunroof glass was a feature on the concept vehicles shown in 2018 but it didn’t make it to production.

 

[lefkonj]

I think the variable tint (electrochromic?) sunroof glass was a feature on the concept vehicles shown in 2018 but it didn’t make it to production.

probably really expensive that is why it is McLaren, I7, Tacan stuff.

 

[GreenOptimist]

probably really expensive that is why it is McLaren, I7, Tacan stuff.

The Toyota Venza has it too. It's a $1,400 option (albeit on a non-base trim, so with those other additions it's ~$6K over base).

 

[Jumacao]

I was definitely let down by the removal of the removable roof option. I'd love either a sun/moon roof or removable roof panels like Jeep / Hummer EV1 offers.

 

[GHuff]

I would prefer anything over the plain glass roof. Either delete the glass roof altogether or make it operational/functional (electrochromic glass, power sunshade, ability open, ability to vent, or removeable panels).

As is, the plain glass roof has more cons than pros.

 

[SoCal Rob]

I would prefer anything over the plain glass roof. Either delete the glass roof altogether or make it operational/functional (electrochromic glass, power sunshade, ability open, ability to vent, or removeable panels).

As is, the plain glass roof has more cons than pros.

I agree with you, but I know others like the fixed glass.

The last I saw, the Land Rover Defender (110 is a fair ICE competitor of the R1S) is available with a solid metal roof, panoramic operable glass sunroof with retractable shade, and webasto-type fabric retractable roof but NOT a fixed glass unshaded roof like we have as our only choice.

 

[sub]

I am happy with it the way that it is. Over my lifetime, the vast majority of the vehicles i have owned have had openable sunroofs but I have not once ever felt the need to open them. The only reason I paid for the sunroof option on those vehicles was because I liked that it let in a bit of light.

Both my vehicles now have fixed position full glass roofs and I think it is a huge improvement. It trades an aspect that I never used to improve the aspect that I really like.

If the theoretical Rivian sunroof had just as much glass coverage as the current vehicle, then I would have probably ordered that option, but if it was a traditional metal roof with a (comparatively) small movable glass opening I am glad I don't have it.

 

[wrightwood]

I could go either way on being able to open the sunroof, but I do wish we had a retractable sun shade like my Volvo has. If glass roof was an option, I'd probably opt out.

 

[WhidbeyIsland]

The no open back window still blows my mind for a truck.

Agreed. I really would like to be able to haul a few 10' conduit / pipe sections home from my local big-box store without using a full roof rack/bed rack.

 

[Ichabod Crane]

Agreed. I really would like to be able to haul a few 10' conduit / pipe sections home from my local big-box store without using a full roof rack/bed rack.

Agreed as well, another aspect of the 4Runner I would like to be included.

I used to live just outside Tacoma, but back east now. I hope to have a place in the PNW again someday.

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