Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Kia Optima

Updated 05/14/2015 | Published 05/13/2015

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Thule Gateway Pro 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms

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$349.95

Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs

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$36.05

Question:

Yes it is. I checked with Thule and the Thule Gateway XT Bike rack part # TH78VR that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Kia Optima so it would work great for you. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well. If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 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.

asked by: Luis S

Expert Reply:

Yes it is. I checked with Thule and the Thule Gateway XT Bike rack part # TH78VR that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Kia Optima so it would work great for you. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 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

Luis S.

5/13/2015

Jameson C.

5/14/2015

Right now the Thule fitguide is a bit confusing. I ran your vehicle through it again just to reconfirm it as a fit and it is listed as a confirmed fit. I believe your confusion may stem from the fact that when you run a vehicle through their fitguide it first only lists popular options for the vehicle. If you scroll down and hit "see all fits" you will see that the # TH78VR is a confirmed fit.