Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback with Rear Spoiler

Question:

Just wondering if this rack will fit on my 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback with a spoiler, I have a Talus 29 Raleigh bike, so Im also wondering if the bike frame will fit onto the rack.

asked by: XingYun W

Expert Reply:

The Thule Passage trunk mount bike rack # TH910XT will technically fit your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. However, with that rear spoiler it is not the best option.

You will need to use the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2. This rack was designed specifically for vehicles that have that rear spoiler at the top of the hatch like yours. I have linked a video showing how it works.

If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.

expert reply by: Michael H