Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Toyota Prius

Updated 05/15/2017 | Published 05/14/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms

(246)

$298.95

Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(167)

$175.82

Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes

(131)

$49.00

Question:

New prius had only glass on back door and owner extremely afraid to hang old prius bike rack onto no metal around window. Please advise as to correct carrier. Thank you

asked by: Roni

Expert Reply:

Yakima has confirmed the fit of the Yakima Fullback bike rack part # Y02634 on your 2016 Toyota Prius, but if your customer is concerned the best option will be a hitch mounted bike rack as that gives you a very secure mount for a bike rack that doesn't touch any glass or painted surfaces.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

For a hitch you then would want the Draw Tite part # 24966 which is a confirmed fit.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C