Moonroof Vs. Sunroof: What's The Difference?
Moonroof vs. sunroof: Although these terms are often used interchangeably, what distinguishes a sunroof from a moonroof?
Jalopnik recently addressed the topic on their popular automotive blog. Historically, the term "sunroof" referred to a solid panel made of metal or canvas that completely blocked sunlight, as noted by JD Power. In contrast, a moonroof is made of tempered glass with a silver tint and features a sliding interior sunshade. This design allows for visibility through a moonroof at all times, whereas a sunroof is a solid material that only allows you to see outside when it's open.
According to Jalopnik, only one vehicle on the market features a "traditional" sunroof: the Porsche 911. Porsche refers to it as an "Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof," and it has been available for a few generations. True to Porsche's nature, there are multiple options available for the 911 coupe, including the sunroof, a classic moonroof (which has a sliding glass panel), a standard metal roof, and a carbon-fiber roof.
"This all means that unless you buy a Porsche 911, you aren't getting a true sunroof," Jalopnik claimed. "You're getting, by all accounts, a moonroof."
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