How to Carry Bikes with a 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Question:
Any 2in hitch for Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid? Plan to use it for bike rack, the one listed on your website said that it is not compatible with Plug-in version, please advise. Thanks
asked by: Kam W
Expert Reply:
To carry a bike with your 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid we'll need to go with a roof rack as there are not trailer hitches that fit the Plug-In Hybrid model. I really like the Thule roof racks because they are easy to install, look really sleek, and are a high-quality product. For your application you need the WingBar Edge that uses the following parts:
WingBar Edge Crossbars - Black # TH96FE or Silver # TH93RE
Edge Flush Rail Feet - # TH89SC
Fit Kit - # TH57JV
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)
Then for a roof mount bike rack we have simple options like the Kuat Trio # TR02 which requires you to remove the front wheel or the Thule UpRide # TH599000 which lets you keep the front wheel on your bike.
I've attached review videos of both bike racks for you to check out. If you can give me some more details about the bike(s) you plan on transporting I can make different recommendations if necessary.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Track Mount - Standard
- Thule
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Edge Flush Rail Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Flush, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar - Aluminum - Silver - 34" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 34 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Silver
- Thule
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Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Black and Polished Chrome
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Kuat
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Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 34 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Black
- Thule
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