Roof Rack Recommendations for 2010 Honda Insight

Question:

I noticed in one of the reviews for the SR1002 an owner says that this product did not fight on a Honda Insight. Ive also seen several reviews for this product on other sites stating that indicate that many of the problems people have fitting this rack are due to user error. Can you confirm that this rack will fit a 2010 Honda Insight?

asked by: Andrew

Expert Reply:

SportRack has confirmed that the their Semi-Custom # SR1002 roof rack is a fit for the 2010 Honda Insight. As a semi-custom application, the rack is designed to fit many different vehicles. The key to getting a good fit, as you've heard, is following the installation instructions to the letter.

In regard to this roof rack, the old adage that says you get what you pay for is appropriate.
The key selling point of this rack is that it is pretty inexpensive. If you were planning on needing a carrier for occasional use, the SportRack roof rack might be an acceptable choice. If you were planning on using it frequently for long trips, you might be disappointed.

For more frequent use, I'd recommend using a custom rack like the one offered by Inno, which would consist of the following parts:

Square 50 inch crossbars, part # INB127
Crossbar feet, part # INSUT
Vehicle specific fit kit, part # INK727

There are all kinds of roof rack accessories available, I'll link you to some FAQ articles that describe the various choices and how to choose the best option for your needs.