Lowest Roof Rack Fit For 2022 Kia Seltos with Flush Rail System

Question:

Still looking for low riding crossbars for my 2022 Seltos SX. Your website says Malone Airflow 2 is a guaranteed fit but the Malone website says non-compatible. This is the same problem you with the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero crossbars. Any word on an aero type rack that is less than 4 high? Thanks

asked by: John A

Helpful Expert Reply:

The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG215 will fit your 2022 Kia Seltos if your version of the vehicle has the raised side rails with space underneath them - Malone calls this out on their website as well. If you have the naked roof or the flush rails (even tall rails with no space underneath them) then you cannot use the AirFlow2.

From our previous interaction it sounds like you have the flush rails with no space underneath them on your Seltos. Thule has a roof rack fit that's probably the shortest and it's still going to be adding about 4-1/2" of height to your vehicle:

47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - # TH711220
Rapid Podium Feet - # TH460R
Fit Kit - # TH25JV
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400

Aside from this there aren't any other roof rack fits that will sit lower at this time (June 2022).