What Roof Rack Do You Recommend for a Panoramic Sunroof on a 2016 Kia Soul?
Updated 05/04/2021 | Published 04/13/2021
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We are looking for roof racks to fit on this car so we can open the panoramic sun roof with the roof racks installed upon the car. We have a rail system of two rails, one per side, mounted flush along the length of the roof. The rail itself is not flat. It has a rounded top with a lip on the inboard side of the top of the rail. The outboard side of the rail has a small lip also. The inboard side has 2 sets of two holes located in the side under the lip of each rail. Each set of holes is located nearby the points where the rails are fastened to the car body.
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Expert Reply:
The best roof rack for your 2016 Kia Soul with a panoramic sunroof is a Thule roof rack because it gives your Soul a rack that is highly functional with a refined look. This rack uses the fixed mounting points on your flush factory rails which is why it is going to be compatible with your panoramic sunroof. Here is a rack setup that will work great with your 2016 Kia Soul panoramic sunroof:
- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long # TH711420 (Black) or # TH711400 (Silver)
- Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710601
- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet # TH186007
With this setup, this will give you plenty of room for your sunroof to open within the 2-3/4 inch clearance between the roof and the bottom of the crossbar. I went ahead and attached a video of a similar sunroof opening with this rack. This roof rack minimizes wind noise with rubber strips in the T-slots that are angled for optimal air flow and also provide cushioning for your cargo. Additionally, the AeroBlade Edge is constructed from anodized aluminum which ensures the rack is not only strong but also rust-resistant to help maintain its sleek look.
I do recommend using Thule's One-Key System lock cylinders # TH450400 to lock the rack to the fixed mounting points which will help protect your investment.
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Bob C.
5/4/2021
The best roof rack for your 2016 Kia Soul with a panoramic sunroof is a Thule roof rack because it gives your Soul a rack that is highly functional with a refined look. This rack uses the fixed mounting points on your flush factory rails which is why it is going to be compatible with your panoramic sunroof. Here is a rack setup that will work great with your 2016 Kia Soul panoramic sunroof: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver # TH711400 Thule Rapid Podium Foot Pack # TH460R Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet - 4051 # THKIT4051 With this setup, this will give you plenty of room for your sunroof to open within the 2-3/4 inch clearance between the roof and the bottom of the crossbar. I went ahead and attached a video of a similar sunroof opening with this rack. This roof rack minimizes wind noise with rubber strips in the T-slots that are angled for optimal air flow and also provide cushioning for your cargo. Additionally, the AeroBlade Edge is constructed from anodized aluminum which ensures the rack is not only strong but also rust-resistant to help maintain its sleek look. I do recommend using Thule's One-Key System lock cylinders # TH450400 to lock the rack to the fixed mounting points which will help protect your investment.