Will the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Rack Work on a 2007 Honda Pilot and 2010 Mazda 3

Updated 05/09/2011 | Published 05/07/2011

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Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - Adjustable Arms

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Question:

Hi, just want to make sure this rack would work/mount properly on our 2 vehicles, As indicated, a 07 Honda Pilot, and 2010 Mazada M3 sedan. Thanks!

asked by: Larry T

Expert Reply:

At this time we do not have a trunk mounted bike rack designed to fit the 2007 Honda Pilot. The reason there is not a trunk mount for the Pilot is that there is no safe position to attach the lower straps.

For the Mazda 3 Sedan 3 bike trunk mount racks are not recommended because the vehicle construction cannot handle more than two bikes.

In your situation the best recommendation would most likely be a hitch mounted bike rack and hitch for each vehicle. For the Pilot, I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch, # 75599, and for the 2011 Mazda 3 Sedan I would recommend the Curt Class I Hitch, # C11393.

Once the hitches are installed, the Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Carrier, # S63365, would be a good choice for carrying 3 bikes on the Pilot and 2 bikes on the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 is not capable of carrying over two bikes, without the possibility of damage to the vehicle frame or hitch.

expert reply by: Robert G