Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for a 2012 Audi A6 Prestige

Question:

I have seen this rack on other sites as being a universal fit and can be used on my 2012 Audi A6 Prestige. However, the Yakima website does not list it being compatible. One of the sites was CariD. Can you provide any information on this? Thanks!

asked by: Chris F

Expert Reply:

We base the fits for our trunk racks based on what the manufacturer recommends for the bike rack. Yakima does not list the # Y02633 as a fit at this time (it may change in the future) so I would not recommend it for you. Regardless if other online retailers have said it would fit (most likely by mistake).

Instead I would recommend the Thule OutWay 3 trunk rack part # TH56BV which has been confirmed as a fit.

What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.

The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap around. The cables can also be locked into position to deter theft of the rack. And there is also an integrated cable lock in the last bike position to deter bike theft.

This rack also features the latest and greatest in road dampening technology which protects bike frames better than other cradles.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.