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Choice of aftermarket moon roof?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Tipjar, Jul 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM.

  1. Tipjar

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    Since none of the 5th gen trim levels offer an operable moon roof (fixed panoramic glass is the closest thing) what aftermarket brand or style would you recommend for the solid roofed version? Or would you argue against it?
     
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    i haven't read of anybody installing one. what companies are offering for gen 5?
     
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    I don't know. That's why I'm asking.
     
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    it's a very unusual mod for any gen prius. good luck finding one!
     
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    Y'know, I really hadn't thought about that because the power moon roof was offered up through the third generation. But you're right, I've never seen an aftermarket sun or moon roof, powered or not, on any generation Prius.
     
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    Hard no unless factory installed.
     
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    Just sat in a brand new 2024 at the car rental section of the local dealership (Escondido, California). The car "just got plated" today. Only four miles on it, and yes it's available for rental. Did you know not all the new Prius are affected by the recall? I didn't. It depends on the VIN and batch number. Rental guy told me they had another 2024 that was affected and they had to pull from the fleet.

    Anyway gave me a chance to find out the new generation is harder to get into and my back won't be happy. Plus, my head cleared, a little tilted, but just barely. I'm 6'1". Once inside I loved the feel.

    I'll get to the point regarding this thread. The hard top has a some uneven contouring on the roof that I think would not work with a sunroof, I don't see how one could seal....The only other 5th gen I'd seen up close had the glass roof.
     
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    Prius production was halted around April 17 and was restarted around June 15. All Priuses built prior to the halt are subject to the recall, and all Priuses built after the restart have the fix already installed. The June production units are just now arriving at dealerships, and that's what that rental car was. The car they had to pull was built in April or prior.