Will the Thule Force XT Cargo Box Fit the Factory Roof Rack on a Mazda CX-9

Updated 06/05/2017 | Published 06/02/2017

Question:

Will the Thule Force XT fit my Mazda CX-9 with factory crossbars?

asked by: Alex

Expert Reply:

I checked with Thule and the Force XT cargo box # TH6358B does fit the factory roof rack on the Mazda CX-9. You didn't mention what year your CX-9 was so I checked all years and it fits 2007 through 2019 models with factory roof racks.

To determine if there will be any interference with the box mounted and the hatch open there is one measurement to take. First, if the crossbars on your factory rack can be moved go ahead and move the front bar as far forward as it will go. Then measure from the center of the front bar back to the nearest part of the open hatch. If that distance is greater than 51-1/8 inches there will not be interference.

expert reply by: Michael H