The Roof Of Renault Solarbay Panoramic: Enjoy Panorama And Privacy At The Same Time

Renault Scenic E-Tech. (Doc. Renault Group)

Renault SCenic E-Tech was released globally in September 2023 and this car is now one of the 7 Car of the Year 2024 finalists to be announced to the winner on February 26 at the Geneva Motor show.

The SUV uses the CMF-EV platform, which is the same as those used by Renault Megane E-Tech and Nissan Ariya.

But one of the advantages of this car that is rarely discussed is the presence of an innovative panoramic roof feature called Solarbay. This technology allows passengers to set the glass dark level for each row, simply with a touch of buttons or voice commands via Google Assistant.

With Solarbay, all passengers can enjoy the view of the wide sky from the car without having to worry about being hot or disturbed by outsiders' views. For example, when it's hot on the beach, it can make the glass in the second row opaque so that the children don't get hot, while in the front row they still enjoy the sunlight.

In addition, Solarbay also has a charming appearance. When activating opaque mode, the effect is like a wave that flows through nine segments of glass.

This feature is also practical and caring. When the engine is turned off and parked, the glass automatically dims to increase security and minimize heat. Your last setting will also be remembered, so there's no need to bother rearranging each time you turn on the engine.

Reporting from Carmagazine, January 15, which has tested this roof and is quite impressed with its responsiveness to orders. This technology called AmplisSky utilizes a liquid crystal polymer layer (PDLC) that reacts to electric currents, changing the level of darkness of panel glass after panel.

This glass roof is also lighter by 8 kg and 50% of the material is made of automotive glass waste. This means that Solarbay is an environmentally friendly feature.

With advanced technology, ease of regulation, and a charming design, this feature is predicted to be a special attraction for automotive lovers who prioritize memorable driving experiences.

For the British market, Renault SCenic E-Tech is priced at 40,995 pounds, equivalent to Rp810 million.