[velofixed]

For those speccing the panoramic roof (which seems like most) does anyone know the weight this adds? I seem to recall on the Evoque it was quite heavy and may affect handling but haven't found the data on the Velar yet.

For those with it - what are your thoughts. A must have or just a nice to have?

Thanks

 

[Brooke1403]

Haven't got a clue but I can tell you the Velar is a far nicer car with a roof than without.
I'm delighted with the handling although I have got air and the on/off road pack which really does boost enjoyment and comfort.
My wife had an Evoque with a glass roof and that was even more essential! Horrible cabin without.

 

[GEE]

I would definitely recommend getting the Panoramic - I love mine. I decided to go for fixed because I know I'll never use the sunroof.

 

[VelarMan]

The Velar interior is a VERY dark place to be without a Pan roof. The car is pretty long and low with a rakish couple kind of roofline and it is not a very nice place to be without a glass above

 

[velofixed]

Thanks everyone - only made the decision harder 😀

Must stop playing with my order, before I know it I'll have switched to a HSE to get the better seats...

 

[fatmanz]

After test driving with and without it really only benefits passengers in the back IMO, where the ceiling is lowest and the cabin is darkest. I decided to treat it like all the other rear passenger options which makes the decision process easier.

 

[velofixed]

Thanks everyone. Based on the rear occupants being in car seats I'm going to pass on the roof and divert funds elsewhere

 

[Batman]

Been out today (sunshine) in the batmobile the panoramic sliding roof just adds to this cars appeal - l think its an option really worth having.

 

[VelarMan]

IMHO it will be very hard come resale time to get rid of a car without a pan roof. My first RRS was a cancelled order (there was a 9 month waiting list at the time so I jumped on it) and it did not have a pan roof. I was raped come resale time as no one wanted the car without a Pan Roof. In fact I have been watching an SVR that has been on sale for over 6 months now and has not shifted - guess why - no pan roof

 

[Milky400]

Made no difference on the resale of my evoque. wouldn't have minded it on the Velar, just couldn't justify £1100 for my rear passengers to enjoy. To add with the dog, it spent most of its time shut. Waste of money IMHO, but we are all different.

 

[velofixed]

Should have clarified - this is a lease so has no impact on residuals and therefore it is £1150 for 3 years use of roof hence not a must have for me. If I was buying or doing a pcp it might be different. It is just a shame they didn't make it standard on the HSE, like they did with the Disco Sport HSE - then it would have made the jump to HSE a no brainer for me. As it stands all you really get of note (despite drive/park pro features I don't care for) is bigger/slightly better choice of alloys, power adjust steering column and the Windsor leather (again nice to have not essential for). Missed opportunity for JLR I think, at least for the lease/PCP market.

 

[VelarMan]

Of course if it's a lease then no resale value issues! Go for it without if you don't need it. For me it's a must have personally as without it's a pretty dark
Interior.