Roof Rack Options For 2009 Mazda 5  

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We can get your 2009 Mazda 5 set up with a roof rack with no problem, and there are a couple of choices for you. One is a square bar roof rack from Inno while the other is an aero bar roof rack from Rhino-Rack. There are pros and cons to each that can help you with your decision.

The pro to the Inno square bar rack is that it's the most economical option, and a good overall value with a combination of quality and price. But the con is that square crossbars are louder than aero crossbars, particularly at higher speeds, so a wind fairing is recommended to minimize that noise.

The aero rack is the costlier option, but has a couple of advantages. It is quieter than the square bars and designed to disrupt the wind, and also has T-slots (channels) on top of the bars that give you the option to mount some accessories in the channels as opposed to using clamps. That should help you make your choice, and here are the fits for both racks on your 2009 Mazda 5:

Inno Square Bar Rack
- Inno Square Crossbars # INB117
- Inno Feet for Square Crossbars # INXP
- Custom Fit Kit # INTR120
- (Optional) Inno Wind Fairing # INA261

Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Rack
- Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2
- Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA
- Custom DK Fit Kit # DK285

expert reply by: Kyle S

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