For those who view next year’s Mustang as the last dying breath of this model, the 2009 Ford Mustang has plenty in store for enthusiasts. Sure, they’re only
producing 45,000 of them, but next year’s model of America’s favorite pony car has one unique option for the Ford Mustang: a panoramic sunroof.
Ford has announced that it will include a glass roof option for the 2009 Ford Mustang. The option will only be available on the V6 Mustang and Mustang GT beginning this summer.
In recent polls and surveys, consumers have expressed their desire for more natural light in their cars as a result of the average commute lengthening. According to TheMustangNews, 62 percent of buyers in the sports car segment of a J.D. Power feature content research expressed interest in a sunroof or moon roof on their next vehicle.
The glass roof is a step up from traditional sunroofs and moon roofs, as it offers a convenient midpoint for the convertible look while instilling the climate-control and structural integrity of a traditional coupe.
Aside from being aesthetically appealing, the glass roof option offers plenty of utility as well. The roof is composed of specially formulated glass that aids in blocking harmful infrared rays in order to protect the occupants and upholstery of the vehicle. The special glass also reduces the vehicle’s cool-down time by 50 percent.
In the case that the “light therapy” becomes too much, the option comes with a retractable blind that can always be used to block the sun and provide a bit more solitude.
The glass roof option will cost $1,995 which is, notably, about half the cost of the convertible option.
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