2023 Outland PHEV Roof Rack Cross Bars

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vipmk

Discussion Starter · 1 mo ago

Hi, Just checking to see what options people have come across for roof rack cross bars for the 2023 PHEV (assuming they'd also fit 2022 ICE Outlanders) - at over $500 from the Mitsubishi dealer, that seems a bit pricey, considering I read a 2022 owner said they were too noisy to leave on all the time. They need to support two kayaks. Cheers.

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Hasenphever

· #2 · 1 mo ago

When I asked the local AutoRack for a cross bar system, it came to around $800-900. OEM was the best option I could find at the time. It may have been because the vehicle was too new at the time for a dedicated third party rack and they had to put together off-the-shelf grips and towers to align with off-the-shelf racks.

The noise will be comparable for OEM vs 3rd party IMO. A wind deflector will provide the most noise reduction.

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vipmk

Discussion Starter · #3 · 1 mo ago

Hasenphever said:
When I asked the local AutoRack for a cross bar system, it came to around $800-900. OEM was the best option I could find at the time. It may have been because the vehicle was too new at the time for a dedicated third party rack and they had to put together off-the-shelf grips and towers to align with off-the-shelf racks.

The noise will be comparable for OEM vs 3rd party IMO. A wind deflector will provide the most noise reduction.

Wow! $800-$900 for a couple of aluminum bars - that's crazy (sounds like they were gouging). Hopefully they work well for that cost.

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suttercane

· #4 · 1 mo ago

We did the same cross shopping before getting ours. I thought the OEM ones were expensive at $500 CDN. But looking at options from Yakima or Thule and they were charging around 800 bucks or higher.

Ended up going with the OEM option!

Hasenphever said:
A wind deflector will provide the most noise reduction.

Can you suggest one that would fit the OEM crossbars? I love the look of a wind deflector on a roof rack!

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Hasenphever

· #5 · 1 mo ago

Good question, I have a Yakima from my previous car that I assumed would fit. I actually haven't gotten around to put it on so not sure.

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suttercane

· #6 · 30 d ago

Hasenphever said:
Good question, I have a Yakima from my previous car that I assumed would fit. I actually haven't gotten around to put it on so not sure.

Well if you get a chance to try it out, let us know if works or not!

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yeryer

· #7 · 18 d ago

I had Thule aerobars from a prior vehicle and installed them on my 2023 Phev with the 6016 fit kit that is NOT a perfect or authorized fit. The kit expects a fraction more arch than the rails have so it leaves a small gap. The roof rail strength is from the sides so I don't mind and a dab of clear glue caulks the gap to prevent any whistling noise.

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Hasenphever

· #8 · 18 d ago

The Yakima wind deflector that fit my previous 2009 Outlander will sit on the sun roof glass panel on the 2023 (has rubber "feet" as the contact points). So that will work if you never open your sunroof or have a model without the sunroof.

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suttercane

· #9 · 17 d ago

Hasenphever said:
The Yakima wind deflector that fit my previous 2009 Outlander will sit on the sun roof glass panel on the 2023 (has rubber "feet" as the contact points). So that will work if you never open your sunroof or have a model without the sunroof.

ah that's too bad! I love my sunroof so that's a no go for me!

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michaelding313

· #10 · 11 d ago

Just got my set of OEM roof bars. After some looking they appear to be Thule wing bar EVOs (the rubber strips are printed with "thule") and the end caps seem to be custom and nicer than the Thule ones.
Got them from a nearish dealer for $460 after tax, very well worth going OEM.

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