Will the Sportrack Vista XL # SR7018 Fit My Factory Crossbars on My 2021 Lexus NX 300h?

Question:

Crossbar width is 3.5-in and are 27-in apart center to center. Not adjustable. Would the sports rack XL fit?

asked by: Chas S

Expert Reply:

I went ahead and called my tech at Thule (the owners of Sportrack), and she confirmed that your 27-inch barspread won't be a problem with the Sportrack Vista # SR7018, but it is possible that using a different bar spread than the recommended dimensions listed on our product page can void the warranty if damage occurs.

As far as the u-bolts fitting your 3-1/2 inch wide crossbars, you are good to go! The brackets are 4 inches wide on the u-bolt mounts.

If you want to be sure that you have a compatible crossbar height, the height of the u-bolts are about 3 inches tall.

For rear hatch clearance, the Vista XL requires 39-1/2 inches of length on your roof from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the trunk and roof meet. If you have at least 39-1/2 inches, you can fully open your trunk with the box installed. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows how you can conduct this measurement.

expert reply by: Bob C