Will Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier Work On 2017 Kia Soul Urban

Question:

We have a 2017 Kia soul urban, and we are looking for an affordable bike carrier. Will the Thule 3 bike, rear mount work on our vehicle.

asked by: Wayne M

Expert Reply:

The Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier # TH911XT referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 Kia Soul Urban. This is a really nice trunk-mount rack that can secure 3 bikes with a combined weight of up to 105 pounds. The carrier features 6 attachment straps to securely mount the rack to your Kia Soul, cushioned anti-sway cradles to prevent bike-to-bike contact, and dual support arms for bike stability. You can add the Thule Passive Security Strap # TH533 to secure the rack to your vehicle and a cable lock like the etrailer.com # e98891 to secure the bikes to the rack.

When installing the carrier on your Kia Soul, you will want to place the top clips in the gap at the front edge of the top of the hatch, and place the lower clips in the bottom edge of the hatch. The lower arm of the carrier should be positioned on the upper tier of the bumper.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this bike rack that you can check out.

With this or any hanging-style rack, you may need an adapter bar like the Kuat # UB01 if you plan on loading any children's, woman's, or alternative frame bikes. This will provide a horizontal attachment point for level transport and improved ground clearance. I have attached a video demonstration on this product so you can see exactly how it works and why it might be needed.