How to Carry Bikes with a 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Updated 09/13/2022 | Published 09/11/2022

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Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Roof Rack Feet - 6076

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Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum

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$399.95

Edge Flush Rail Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Flush, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

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$359.95

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar - Aluminum - Silver - 34" Long - Qty 2

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Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Black and Polished Chrome

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Question:

Any 2in hitch for Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid? Plan to use it for bike rack, the one listed on your website said that it is not compatible with Plug-in version, please advise. Thanks

asked by: Kam W

Expert Reply:

To carry a bike with your 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid we'll need to go with a roof rack as there are not trailer hitches that fit the Plug-In Hybrid model. I really like the Thule roof racks because they are easy to install, look really sleek, and are a high-quality product. For your application you need the WingBar Edge that uses the following parts:

WingBar Edge Crossbars - Black # TH96FE or Silver # TH93RE
Edge Flush Rail Feet - # TH89SC
Fit Kit - # TH57JV
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)

Then for a roof mount bike rack we have simple options like the Kuat Trio # TR02 which requires you to remove the front wheel or the Thule UpRide # TH599000 which lets you keep the front wheel on your bike.

I've attached review videos of both bike racks for you to check out. If you can give me some more details about the bike(s) you plan on transporting I can make different recommendations if necessary.