2021 Toyota Venza Star Gaze Panoramic Roof

[@mathieutrapeau7774]

Hello there, nice video. Just to bring some information, the technology used in that panoramic roof is not electrochromic but PDLC. Instead of ions migration, it uses liquid crystal that moves just like shutters when electric current goes through. It is either opaque or transparent while other technologies like Electrochromic or SPD are dimmable.

[@SClaybear2]

Thanks for the info. At the time we shot it, Toyota didnt release to us any "official" documentation on how it worked, so we did some google searching. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Tech is the official explanation. Good catch on that.

[@alexnutcasio936]

I think it’s awesome. MB did it first, but Toyota perfected it. Great feature.

[@池俊霖]

When will you come to sell in Taiwan?

[@moinik0]

My only concern is what happens if there is hail? will it break? is too expensive to repair?

[@lakecharlestoyota]

The roof is no more risk thank your windshield, but it is covered under your comprehensive auto insurance under the same coverage as your windshield, windows and other glass.

[@mirazdeepto5914]

it really pisses me ..... why the glass roof does not open!

[@hamidmghazi]

I don't really care about this feature. You have the sunshade so this is actually something redundant. I'd rather have an opening roof lack of which is a deal breaker for me and that's a pity as I love everything else about the car :(

[@lakecharlestoyota]

You can get a Venza with a traditional sunroof rather than this Panoramic options. Thanks for watching.

[@nancystruck5385]

This roof concept is stupid - what about a bunch of snow on top and when it's pouring rain? No thank you- just want a traditional moon roof. I would buy a Venza if it weren't for this. Auto designers really don't think!

[@lakecharlestoyota]

This feature isn't standard on all Venzas, Nancy. Reach out to your nearest Toyota dealer for more information.

[@alexnutcasio936]

You can buy a Venza without this roof. Search is your friend.

[@kft4764]

I'm not understanding what is your concern with snow or rain and this roof? The only functional difference between this roof and a traditional moon roof is that this is fixed and the later can be opened. Do you open your roof when it is covered with snow or it is pouring raining?

[@ericrotermund1004]

Hmmm don’t get your concerns about snow? Rain? My complaint is it doesn’t have a dark tint but rather a frosted privacy glass. This is the wrong roof for Florida it’s radiates to much heat in the back seat where you are closer to the roof line.

[@yevgeniykuzmin8780]

Sunroof please. Panoramic roof useless.

[@alexnutcasio936]

It’s a sunroof. Just not one that can be opened. It’s panoramic as well, so you get a great sky view. Makes car feel airy and large. Useless to you, but not anyone else.

[@cristianortiz7005]

@@alexnutcasio936 it just throws me off that they put the mid-pillar in the roof as if the front part were to open. Most of the time if the roof doesn’t open there’s no pillar. It’s a deal breaker for me cuz the old Venza was really nice with the panoramic roof open and the glass wind deflector popped up

[@phillipsandusky3795]

@@cristianortiz7005 so don't upgrade to the sky gaze roof option...