A sunroof can do more than just add a dash of luxury to your car—it opens up a new world of driving experiences. Whether it’s feeling the breeze on a scenic drive, letting in natural light on a cloudy day, or simply enjoying a panoramic view of the sky above, a sunroof can transform even the most ordinary ride into something special. In recent years, the demand for sunroof cars in India has soared, and manufacturers are responding in kind by offering a wide range of sunroof-equipped options, from hatchbacks to premium SUVs.
With so many options available, how do you choose the best one? That’s where we come in. In this article, we have listed the best sunroof cars in India, which bring appealing packages including that sought-after open-air driving experience.
Note: This article covers only cars with single-pane sunroofs as we have separately listed the best panoramic sunroof cars.
Maruti Suzuki Sunroof Cars
Let’s start with Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker. While the Indo-Japanese carmaker has been a little late in joining the sunroof car bandwagon, the addition of sunroofs has elevated the appeal of Maruti cars.
Model | Sunroof type |
Maruti Suzuki Brezza | Single-pane |
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the first compact SUV from the brand to offer a sunroof, which was added to its latest generation a couple of years ago. A single-pane sunroof along with a few more premium features such as a wireless phone charger and heads-up display make the Brezza a satisfactorily feature-rich car in its segment, if not the best. At the same time, the main strength of the Brezza lies in its practicality, comfort, and refined drive, which come with Maruti’s renowned low-maintenance costs and impressive fuel efficiency.
The Maruti Brezza offers its sunroof in the top two variants: ZXi and ZXi+.
Hyundai Sunroof Cars
Hyundai, known for offering premium features even in its smaller models, has long been a leader in introducing sunroofs in affordable cars. Even today, the Korean carmaker has the longest line-up of sunroof-equipped cars.
Model | Sunroof type |
Hyundai i20 | Single-pane |
Hyundai Exter | Single-pane |
Hyundai Venue | Single-pane |
Hyundai Verna | Single-pane |
Hyundai i20
The first premium hatchback in India, the Hyundai i20, has also been the first hatchback to offer a sunroof. In true Hyundai fashion, along with a single-pane sunroof, the i20 offers many more features which include a Bose sound system, air purifier, connected car tech, and others. Such an appealing wealth of features with a refined set of powertrains and fashionable attire, makes the i20 a compelling package in its segment which it opened in India in 2008.
The Hyundai i20 offers its sunroof in the top two variants: Asta and Asta (O).
Hyundai Venue
The Hyundai Venue is a miniaturised version of the iconic Hyundai Creta and expectedly offers a modern-day perk like a sunroof. Like the Creta, the Venue is one of the most feature-rich cars in its segment and offers a lot of upscale features that, in company of a sunroof, help it deliver a premium passenger experience. As expected of a Hyundai car, the Venue also brings a refined set of powertrains which keep the NVH levels to the minimum.
The Hyundai Venue offers a sunroof in its SX and SX (O) variants.
Tata Sunroof Cars
The resurgence of Tata Motors is largely credited to acclimating to modern customer demands, in which a sunroof is a key checkpoint. Today, except for the Tata Tiago, all Tata cars feature a sunroof.
Model | Sunroof type |
Tata Altroz | Single-pane |
Tata Punch | Single-pane |
Tata Nexon | Single-pane |
Tata Altroz
The Tata Altroz premium hatchback has earned a strong reputation for safety and sporty design. Moreover, as it competes with the likes of Hyundai i20, Tata has loaded it with a sunroof and many premium features such as Harman music system, projector headlamps, automatic climate control, and more. However, the main appeal of the Altroz lies in its 5-star G-NCAP safety rating, which makes it one of the safest cars in India, and its versatility for its availability in petrol, diesel, and CNG variants.
The Tata Altroz offers its sunroof in the XM+ and higher variants.
Tata Punch
The best-selling Tata car, the Tata Punch offers a sunroof in the select variants of all its petrol-powered, CNG-powered, and electric-powered avatars. In addition to a sunroof, the Punch offers an appealing feature list which helps it remain at par with its rivals: Maruti Fronx and Hyundai Exter. Meanwhile, the Punch is the most macho-looking offering in its segment and with a high-riding stance, it delivers an authoritarian as well as comfortable ride. Safety is also something the Punch is high on given it has scored full 5-stars in the Global NCAP crashworthiness test and is recognized as one of the safest cars in India.
The ICE Tata Punch offers its sunroof in the Adventure S and higher variants, whereas the Tata Punch EV offers a sunroof in Adventure and higher variants.
Kia Sunroof Cars
As a subsidiary of Hyundai, Kia is also known for making feature-rich cars, and since sunroof is one of the most coveted features, all Kia cars offer this amenity.
Model | Sunroof type |
Kia Sonet | Single-pane |
Kia Carens | Single-pane |
Kia Carnival | Single-pane |
Kia Sonet
As the best-selling Kia car in India, the Kia Sonet compact SUV has always been the most cutting-edge car in its segment. Along with a single-pane sunroof, the Sonet offers a host of premium features which include a Bose sound system, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and more. Even on the passenger safety front, the Sonet is ahead of most of its rivals as it offers Level-1 ADAS features. With an appealing set of features, the Sonet brings a fashionable road presence, and refined and reliable powertrains.
Except for the two base variants: HTE and HTK, the Sonet offers a single-pane sunroof for all variants.
Mahindra Sunroof Cars
Like all other car brands, the homegrown automaker, Mahindra has embraced the trend of sunroof-equipped cars, adding this sought-after feature to some of its most popular models.
Model | Sunroof type |
Mahindra XUV 3XO | Single-pane |
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO, earlier termed as Mahindra XUV300, has been offering a sunroof since its debut in 2019. The popular Indian compact SUV has recently received a facelift, adding an even larger segment-first panoramic sunroof to its package. However, the XUV 3XO also offers a single-pane sunroof in its mid variants, as the panoramic sunroof is limited to the top variant. Meanwhile, as always, the XUV 3XO is the most spacious car in its segment and has an unmatchable premium air about the atmosphere it packs.
Mahindra XUV 3XO offers a single-pane sunroof in its mid variants ranging from MX2 pro to AX5 L.
Summary
Sunroof-equipped cars have gained massive popularity in India, and manufacturers have responded by offering more options across various segments. As mentioned earlier, this article highlights the best sunroof cars with single-pane sunroofs, ranging from hatchbacks to compact SUVs. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Kia, and Mahindra are key players in this trend. All these car makers also offer panoramic sunroofs in cars other than those featured in this article, except for the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which offers panoramic sunroof in the top variant and a single-pane sunroof in the mid variants.
Good luck 🙂