Recommended Thule Roof Rack for a 2023 KIA Sportage Hybrid

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Hello, I have the Thule 460r foot pack and aero bars for a 2017 Subaru Outback touring. Is there a fit pack to use my bars and feet to attach it to my 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid? Are the flush fit roof rails on the 2023 Sportage the same as on the 2022 Kia Sportage? Thank you

asked by: Hugh

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You are in luck because two out of three of your parts fit both the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and the 2017 Subaru Outback Touring. The following parts are compatible:

Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 47" Long - Qty 2 item # TH712200

Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4 item # TH710601

You will only need the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 186013 item # TH186013 to transfer your roof rack over to the 2023 Sportage Hybrid.

The flush fit roof rails are the same for the 2023 and 2022 Kia Sportage as both have identical roof rack components.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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The best hitch for your 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid is going to be the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C94WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has 3,500 lbs towing…

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Answer 2

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Congrats on the new motorhome Edward! SnapPad doesn't have the 2026 Allego Red 38 KA in their system so I don't know what size your jack feet are. However, we have a few options that will work with the HWH leveling systems. What you'll…

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Hey Eric, yes the Curt hitch part #C37RV does fit the PHEV versions of the 2026 Kia Sorento like you have so it would work great. I attached a picture of a review from a customer that installed it on a PHEV for you to check out as well. Are you…

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Answer 7

Hey Piotr, thanks for reaching out! The weight ratings between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR and Towsmart Trailer Hitch Receiver #TS96VR that fit your 2025 Kia Sportage are determined by the testing done according to those manufacturers. I…

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Yes, they do John. To add a hitch to your 2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, I recommend the Curt item #C94WR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It's going to give you…

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Answer 9

Hey Steve, this is a really great question. So the Curt #C94WR and the etrailer part #e38KR are very similar. Only real difference is the finish. The etrailer has a matte finish and the Curt has a gloss finish. Aside from that it's exact same…

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Yes, it will Amanda and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C94WR has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2026 Kia Sportage including your hybrid. The Curt item #C94WR is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom…

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Hey John, yes the TowSmart hitch part #TS96VR that you referenced does fit your 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige and the install is the exact same. Will you be doing some towing with the hitch?

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Answer 12

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