Multi-piece hardtop with stackable storage trays for a sport utility vehicle

A multi-piece hardtop ( 1 ) for a sport utility vehicle ( 4 ). The hardtop ( 1 ) has a front roof section ( 3 ) with a storage tray ( 7 ) mounted on it and a rear roof section ( 5 ) with a storage tray ( 9 ) on it. In use, the front roof section ( 3 ) and its storage tray ( 7 ) can be arranged in a first position over the front or cockpit area ( 2 ) to enclose the vehicle ( 4 ). Additionally, the front roof section ( 3 ) and its storage tray ( 7 ) can be completely removed from the vehicle ( 4 ) and mounted in a second position over the rear roof section ( 5 ) and its storage tray ( 9 ). In the second position, the vehicle occupants can enjoy an open air experience with the front and rear storage trays ( 7,9 ) and roof sections ( 3,5 ) being stacked in a neat and compact manner on the vehicle ( 4 ).