Yakima Roof Rack for 2014 Volkswagen Touareg with Factory Side Rails and Sunroof

Question:

I have a 2014 VW Touareg with factory rails and sunroof. Would this product fit the vehicle? What cargo box would you recommend for this roof rack?

asked by: JC L

Expert Reply:

Yakima roof rack system, FlushBars # Y00456-0457 and Fit Kit # Y00158 that you have referenced, is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Volkswagen Touareg with factory siderails. As for the sunroof, if your Volkswagen Touareg has the kind of sunroof that goes into a cavity inside the roof and no part of it sticks up, then it will not interfere with a roof rack. If it slides up and back it is more likely to interfere with the sunroof.

I don't recommend opening the sunroof with a roof rack installed or with something loaded on it. Even though the bars are aerodynamic it is going to be noisy.

With this rack in place I recommend going with the Yakima SkyBox, part # Y95AV, which itself has an aerodynamic shape to reduce noise and loss of fuel efficiency.

For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.

expert reply by: Chris O