Rear AC in the roof

[Chaz26]

Im hoping in both Terra and Traveler (especially Terra since that’s what I ordered!) there could be ac vents in the roof for the rear seats. This gives way better cooling for rear passengers and especially those of us that have dogs in the rear seats. I know some will have the cabana top but maybe either have it in the roof for those without that option or if there’s a way to still have it up in the frame area above the rear doors if not.

 

[cyure]

Aren't side curtain airbags placed in that space? There might not be enough room for HVAC ducts.

Good question.

 

[bwdavis7]

I agree that overhead vents work better than the center vents. There could be enough space in the B/C pillars to allow vents up to the roof, and not have it interfere with the cabana/glass roof.

Alternatively, you could potentially use the B pillars (behind the drivers seatbelts) to put some vents, in addition to the rear center ones, and that would give you pretty good coverage as well.

My 2001 Sequoia has overhead cooling in the back. It does have a sliding sunroof, so no good way to channel air from front to back overhead. Air is circulated through a separate cooling core in the very back passenger side cargo area and up through the D pillar. Passengers in the 2nd row have control of the temperature from the back of the console or the driver can take control from the dash. Is it really that hard to accomplish? Could be with the mentioned side curtain airbags.

 

[J Alynn]

Aren't side curtain airbags placed in that space? There might not be enough room for HVAC ducts.

Exactly. I think those become the issue. SM said at reveal the glass panel is/will be the largest made for a vehicle-so guessing space will get too tight but I do prefer upper vents. Though a perforated floor bed liner that blows air up and out would be pretty cool too since cool air falls anyway

 

[COchemgravel]

even something that came out of the side/upper door frame area would be great. I feel like there is room for that. maybe a cost thing. Though I feel like air ducts are very cheap.

 

[Chuckles]

Here's how the ID Buzz does vents with a glass roof (pictures from Car and Driver)

 

[J Alynn]

Here's how the ID Buzz does vents with a glass roof (pictures from Car and Driver)
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Those might be coming up the pillar and over bit I also think that glass panel is still a bit narrower than the Scout. Once you see it in person you’ll realize how big it truly is

 

[cyure]

Those might be coming up the pillar and over bit I also think that glass panel is still a bit narrower than the Scout. Once you see it in person you’ll realize how big it truly is

Exactly. It’s really big.