Is There A Way To Install a Hitch Bike Rack On a 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo

Question:

Hi, Ive been looking for a hitch for my 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo so that I can haul my bicycle easier but have unable to find anything - it seems all the hitches I find dont support the center-exhaust style found on my 2020. Is there any plan to make a hitch that will fit this model?

asked by: Ryan

Expert Reply:

The best option to carry a bike(s) on a 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is with a roof rack and roof mounted bike rack. The reason for this is because there is not a trailer hitch available due to the design of the rear exhaust. I can't be certain but if I had to guess I would say there is not going to be a hitch for the GT Turbo model because there is just nowhere to put the receiver tube.

For a roof rack, the best option is the Yakima JetStream Crossbar part # Y00425, part # Y53TR, and part # Y00248 and then for an easy to use roof mount bike rack, the best option is the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier part # Y02103. I know this is not what you were looking for but it's really one of your only options. That said, the Yakima JetStream Crossbar is very versatile so don't think of having to spend all that money just for a bike rack. If you take up a different hobby such as kayaking or need extra space you have plenty of options.

expert reply by: Conner L