Recommended Roof Rack for 2005 Toyota Matrix

Updated 05/11/2018 | Published 05/10/2018

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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2

(2756)

$235.53

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Sportz Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4

(8966)

$249.99

Question:

I was thinking of purchasing a roof rack for my 2005 Toyota Matrix. I have no factory racks or rails on the car. The problem is I cannot find the anchor points to secure the racks to. Where are they located? I lifted up the rubber sealer on the roof and still couldn't find them. What do you suggest?

asked by: James

Expert Reply:

The best bet for your 2005 Toyota Matrix is to go with a clamp-style system like the excellent Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack. This system consists of # RRVA126B-2 for the two 49 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRRLKVA for the 2500 Series Legs, and # DK062 for the Custom Fit Kit. This is a really nice kit that will provide you with an aerodynamic, quiet roof rack with a weight capacity of 165 pounds.

The legs # RRRLKVA claim they can use fixed mounting points so that may be an option, but either way you will have an option with this kit: clamps or the fixed mounting points.

I have attached a short video demonstration that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R