How sunroofs became popular in India despite its climate

Sunroofs weren’t really popular in India, but in recent times, there is no car which is offered without a sunroof. Here is how the Sunroof became so popular and such an important feature in the Indian market.

New Delhi: Sunroofs are getting increasingly popular in the Indian market. In fact, it is almost impossible to imagine any car without one. There was a time when Sunroofs used to be commonplace only on luxury vehicles and on selected top models. This is a big shift in how the Indian consumer looks at a vehicle now, it being a luxury item rather than a commodity.

Going back a decade, Hyundai was actually offering a sunroof even in their entry-level cars. Both the i10 and the i20 came with a sunroof in their top-end variants. However, these were on expensive cars and had the sunroof option only on their top-of-the-line trims. Even after the availability of a sunroof, it was an option that was less chosen by customers due to practical reasons. 

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