Shading in Glass Leads Webasto's CIIE 2026 Showcase

Webasto's CIIE 2026 Roof Technology Showcase

Webasto SE will showcase its Shading in Glass (SIG) system and several advanced roof and cockpit solutions at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The event is scheduled for November 5 through 10, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The display will include a future intelligent cockpit, an ultra-large dual-opening panoramic sunroof system, and a panoramic roof with an integrated roller blind. Together, the technologies highlight different approaches to roof functionality, shading, passenger experience, and space utilization in modern electric vehicles.

Shading in Glass Integrates Roof Shading Features

The Shading in Glass system is a physical shading solution developed for electric vehicles. Its design places the sunshade between the upper and lower roof glass panels, integrating the shading function directly within the roof structure. The system can also be combined with additional passenger-oriented features, including starlight ambient lighting and a roof cinema system. This configuration is intended to combine roof shading with other cabin functions while maintaining the visual and functional characteristics associated with panoramic glass roofs.

Intelligent Cockpit Adds Folding Roof and Cinema Features

The future intelligent cockpit display will feature a large openable folding roof constructed from soft fabric, alongside a roof cinema system. The concept brings together an adaptable roof structure and entertainment functionality within the passenger compartment. Rather than focusing only on glass area, this configuration demonstrates how roof systems can become part of a broader cabin experience. The combination of a folding roof and cinema capability gives the showcased cockpit concept a distinct configuration compared with conventional fixed panoramic roof designs.

Dual-Opening Panoramic Sunroof Reaches 66% Open Area

The ultra-large dual-opening panoramic sunroof system is designed to allow its front and rear glass panels to open simultaneously. According to the shared information, the system can provide an open area of up to 66%. This configuration focuses on maximizing the portion of the roof that can be opened while retaining a panoramic roof layout. The simultaneous movement of the front and rear glass panels distinguishes the system from designs in which only one roof section opens, creating a larger opening area for occupants.

Integrated Roller Blind Frees Up Headroom

The panoramic roof with an integrated roller blind incorporates its shading system directly into the roof assembly. Its integrated structural layout is designed to free up headroom while also supporting a lightweight design. This approach places the shading function within the roof rather than treating it as a separate cabin component. For Webasto SE, the system forms part of a broader showcase covering roof architectures that address shading, opening capability, cabin functionality, and packaging requirements across different vehicle configurations.

Industry Impact & Outlook

The CIIE showcase highlights how roof systems are becoming increasingly integrated with cabin functionality, passenger comfort, and vehicle packaging in electric vehicles. Technologies such as embedded shading, larger opening areas, folding roofs, and integrated roller blinds address different requirements within the panoramic-roof segment. Presenting these systems in China also places the technologies within a major automotive market and industry exhibition environment. The next stage will depend on how these concepts and systems are applied in production vehicles, with factors such as packaging, weight, functionality, and passenger experience likely to influence future roof-system development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will Webasto showcase at CIIE 2026?
The company will present several roof and cockpit technologies at the 9th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The showcase includes the Shading in Glass system, a future intelligent cockpit, an ultra-large dual-opening panoramic sunroof, and a panoramic roof with an integrated roller blind. The SIG system places the sunshade between upper and lower roof glass panels and can incorporate features such as starlight ambient lighting and a roof cinema system. The dual-opening system can provide an open area of up to 66%, while the integrated roller-blind roof is designed to support headroom and lightweight construction.