Most Popular Yakima for 2021 Volvo XC60

Excellent fit (Volvo XC60) and solid construction. And after the learning curve, easy and relatively quick to install. Clearly a lot of thought went into the design of this bike rack. The additional bar (bike frame adapter) for a women’s bike is a must but easy and hassle free.

I have not taken the rack on a trip as yet. A 400-mile trip next week. On the run-through of putting it together, it was fine. Somewhat difficult on my SUV because to put in the bicycle tether to avoid someone running off with the rack, I had to raise to hatch to get it installed. The rack had to already be in place. Was nerve-racking, not knowing what would happen when I opened the automatic hatch. I look forward to using it. Only lost one star because of weight. Rather heavy. That may also mean it is strong though.

We initially purchased this rack to transport 3 adult road bikes ~1,100 miles on the back of a 2018 Volvo XC60 T8. Pros: This is much more substantial/solid than an older Yakima rack I own. It securely held the 3 bikes in place with minimal bounce or sway. The installation instructions are clear and you go online to get the specific rack settings for your vehicle. Cons: - The distance between the bike cradles is a relatively narrow 3". - The rack itself is heavy (30 lbs shipping weight) making the install a 2-person job. - For my vehicle, you install the rack using what they call "anchor mode". Instead of attaching hooks to the outside of the car and tightening straps to secure, the hooks go inside the car, you thread the straps through the top and bottom of the tailgate, and then close the tailgate. The hooks aren't "hooked" onto anything but rather are "trapped" inside. You then reconnect straps to the rack and tighten the straps while you support the rack in place. While this is secure, holding the heavy rack in place while reconnecting straps requires 2 people. Further, once attached, you CANNOT OPEN THE TAILGATE until you are ready to take the bikes AND the rack off. So if you want to put the rack on and leave it on without opening/closing the tailgate, this will work fine (we left the rack on the entire trip and got stuff out of the rear area by dropping the second row seats). But give this some consideration if (a) you're single and don't have easy access to an assistant; (b) your car requires anchor mode (you can check online first); and (c) you want easy access to the trunk/tailgate.