Juniper in hot climates

I think they sell a shade that goes under the top window

White interior, white exterior, and a sunshade.

Tint and Precondition.

Spend a lot of time in Vegas. So similar summers. I picked up a Juniper last July and that “heat rejection roof” doesn’t touch a vegas summer. I put Xpel XR Plus 35% on there and now the heats hardly noticeable once you get up and running

I’m in CO so not as hot in the summer and mine still gets extremely hot in the summers. Always remember to turn it on before you get in so the temperature comes down. And, they do sell shades that you can put across the top glass (and the side windows too) that help significantly.

Use a sunshade first and foremost. I personally put a sheet of insulating bubblewrap between the sunshade and glass. Problem solved.

Yeah, don’t install a cheesy shade. Spend a little extra money and get the top quality tinting with the highest amount of heat rejection I did and I’ve never regretted it.

White interior for an Uber …. No way !

I enjoy having an MY here in Arizona more than any other car I've had before. As you know, when it's 115F+ outside, and you are parked in the sun, coming back to your car is awful. The key things I did: 1- White interior - this is a must have. In direct sunlight, black seats can get as high as 180F, whereas the white seats will get as high as 135F. This also impacts cabin temperature since black seats will be giving off more heat. 2- Get the best XPEL tinting that is available. Cover all windows/windshield and roof. I got XPEL 1 week after I bought the car in August, and I noticed a huge difference in terms of heat coming through the windows and windshield. Before, the AC would be at full blast for the entire drive and I would still feel a lot of heat coming through the windows. With XPEL, its much more reasonable, and I can put the AC on medium to achieve the same cooling. 3- For the hottest time of the year (July/August), it is worth it to get a [roof cover](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3HP9BB5). 4- Get a windshield shade that you always put up when you park 5- All of the above will make a big difference, but the ultimate feature is pre-cooling. Start pre-cooling 10 mins before you plan to get in the car and you will never again experience the feeling of walking into an oven

I tinted all windows (except roof), precondition, and use roof shade. I’m in Az

I’m in phoenix and have a juniper, no additional tinting and it still got cool enough fast in the summer. If you’re worried you can pre condition. Also the ventilated seats are very nice.

Wouldn't the roof be one of the most important things to tint?

I read they adding additional tint has lead to cracks with some people. It also already tinted

I have a Model 3 in Tucson and I have tints now but before that, I just put a roof cover and it’s a lot better. I took the cover off last weekend and instantly felt terrible so, out it back on immediately.

Super helpful! Following all your tips. Thanks for taking the time to outline so completely.

No. The OP said an uber driver said the car gets hot. OP is not an uber driver.

I live in the desert too, just get the shade that clips to the glass roof. Even if you don't care about the heat, the desert sun is brutal through there and backseat passengers get it right in the eyes. I set my car to never let the interior get about 90, which eats a small amount of charge but worth it to me when it's 120 out to not have my car be an inferno.

Interesting, I would add the tint to the exterior to make sure the glass itself isn't heating up but maybe I'm missing something.