The best hitch with a 2" receiver for your 2023 Kia Sportage is going to be the etrailer Hitch item # e38KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch, with a 2" receiver, that weighs 27 lbs. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity, and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight. This hitch can not be used with weight distribution systems.
The reason this is the best hitch is that the crossbar mounts behind your bumper cover which leaves... view full answer...
The Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634 that you referenced weighs 28 lbs total. It has a weight capacity of 35 lbs per bike. I attached a review video for this rack for more info as well. view full answer...
Yes, I confirmed with Yakima that the Grand Tour # YA84FR will allow you to fully open the rear hatch while mounted with the rooftop dimensions of your vehicle.
If you need a compatible roof rack to transport the Grand Tour, I recommend the following setup:
- Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black # Y00421
- BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR
- BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers # Y06137
- (Optional for extra security) Yakima SKS Lock Cores # Y07204
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