Recommended Hitch for a 2012 Subaru Impreza to use a Bike Rack

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Thanks for getting back to me. It looks like the one you are recommending is a 1 ¼” hitch and I’m looking for a 2” It is NOT a WRX. Thanks!

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The most economically priced options for a hitch on your 2012 Subaru Impreza 5 door Wagon is going to depend on whether you have a WRX/WRX Sti or not.

If you DO have the WRX/WRX Sti then the hitch that you want is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11120.

If you DO NOT have the WRX/WRX Sti then the hitch that you want is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11286.

Both of these hitches are made in the USA, have a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a Class I, 1-1/4" hitch receiver to use for a bike rack. The biggest thing to keep in mind when using a bike rack with either of these hitches is that the bike rack is rated for use with a Class I hitch.

The Swagman Chinook Bike Rack # S64683 is an example of a platform bike rack that will work with the Class I hitch and the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack # S63400 is an example of a hanging bike rack that works with the Class I hitch.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Vince T.

1/9/2022

Thanks for getting back to me. It looks like the one you are recommending is a 1 ¼” hitch and I’m looking for a 2” It is NOT a WRX. Thanks!

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Scott S.

1/10/2022

Thank you for that additional information. We only have one hitch available for your 2012 Subaru Impreza that has a 2" hitch receiver. That is the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7211. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with the 2" hitch receiver you are looking for. One thing to note is that this hitch will only fit models with the center knock-out panel in the lower rear fascia. If your Impreza does not have that, then you would need to use the 1-1/4" hitch.

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Answer 1

I do have a solution for you and can provide you the information you need, however, the hitch you currently have will not fit as needed. The EcoHitch #306-X7241 that you have does not fit on the 2016 Subaru Impreza 5-Door Wagon model. The reason the…

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Answer 2

We carry one 2 inch trailer hitch receiver to fit your 2015 Subaru Impreza, the EcoHitch, part #306-X7211. However, it only fits if your vehicle has the knock out panel on the rear bumper. If your Impreza doesn't have a knock out panel then…

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Answer 3

The etrailer.com trailer hitch receiver, part #E98838, has mounting holes that are 33-5/8 inches across and 7-1/16 inches front to back. It's designed to fit the Subaru XV Crosstrek from 2013 to 2015 and then the Crosstrek that followed in 2016…

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Answer 4

I'll start by saying that because the EcoHitch #306-X7211 is a completely hidden receiver on your 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport, you're going to need to use a bike rack that has a bit longer shank and will get it out away from the vehicle in…

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Answer 5

If you have the center knock-out panel in the lower rear fascia of your 2016 Impreza, the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7211 will work great for you. This is a class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. This hitch is…

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Answer 6

I do have an option for you but the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7211 is only listed as a fit for the hatchback (5-door) models of the 2012 Subaru Impreza and will not work on your sedan (4-door) model. For your sedan we have two…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack #SA4412B will fit and work great in the EcoHitch part #306-X7211 that is a fit for your 2014 Subaru Impreza and has the hitch opening that comes out of the rear bumper panel. The shank of the bike rack will…

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Answer 8

If your 2013 Subaru Impreza has a single exhaust that has a knock out panel located in the fascia under the rear bumper, the EcoHitch #306-X7211 will fit your vehicle. As you can see in the provided photos, the receiver tube will actually sit behind…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part #DT24959 (25 Lbs) and EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7211 (30 Lbs) are both great options for a 2013 Subaru Impreza Wagon. I recommend the EcoHitch because it has the best look…

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Answer 10

The EcoHitch that fits your 2015 Subaru Impreza Hatchback part #306-X7211 does have a shorter distance from the pin hole to the back of the hitch tube but since the rack has an open back this isn't really an issue as the rack at worst would just…

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Answer 11

The correct EcoHitch Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2012 Subaru Impreza Hatchback is part #306-X7211 just be sure you have the center knock-out panel in the rear bumper fascia. The hatchback and wagon are the same for all intents and purposes regarding…

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Answer 12

The length of the receiver on hitch #306-X7211 isn't the issue. It is were the hitch pin hole is relative to the end of the receiver which on this model is close to 1-1/2 inches. Standard is around 2 inches (on center). The receiver…

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