Recommendation For Trunk Bike Rack to Fit 2012 Subaru Impreza 5-Door and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Question:

Im looking for a trunk mounted bike rack that will fit both our vehicles. Can you recommend one? If not both, then individually. Thanks!

asked by: Doris F

Expert Reply:

One of the best trunk bike racks that will fit both the 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport 5-door and the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Thule GateWay 2 Bike Rack, part # TH45JV. Thule also has a a 3 bike rack that would work, the Passage, part # TH911XT. These will work as long as you do not have a spoiler on your Impreza. A trunk bike rack will not work on your Subaru Impreza Sport 5-door if it has a spoiler.

The Thule OutWay is one of our most popular selling trunk bike racks. The Raceway bike rack is the easiest bike rack to install and remove. It uses 2 rubber coated straps instead of 6 straps, like on a standard bike rack, to secure the rack to the vehicle for a fast and easy installation.

If you are going to be carrying women's or children's bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on the bike rack.

expert reply by: Jeff D