Recommended Thule Roof Rack for Carrying Motion XT Cargo Box on a 2018 Audi Q5

Published 11/28/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6045

(359)

$159.95

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar - Aluminum - Silver - 37-1/2" Long - Qty 2

(62)

$289.90

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

(759)

$74.95

Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4

(237)

$264.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 50" Long - Qty 2

(1274)

$279.95

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

(1274)

$279.95

Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

(62)

$289.90

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

(20)

$359.95

Question:

I plan to purchase the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy - TH629906 for my 2018 Audi Q5. I want to mount it on the wingbar edge racks for the least amount of noise vs the EVO. Is this the right product to purchase for my car? What is the right length? My car has factory issued rails that run front to back.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

For your application I recommend using the WingBar Evo over the WingBar Edge to carry the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH629906 on your 2018 Audi Q5. I personally like the idea of having a bit more roof rack real estate in case you want to use the roof rack for other things in the future. The Edge looks a little more OEM but you only get 37-1/2" of crossbar instead of 50" like what we find with the Evo.

Either roof rack will work just fine and the wind noise is going to be the same so it all boils down to aesthetics. Here are the parts for both roof racks so you can choose which style you like better:

Recommended WingBar Evo
50" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711320 or Silver # TH711300
Evo Flush Rail Feet - # TH710601
Fit Kit - # TH186045
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)

WingBar Edge
WingBar Edge Crossbars - Black # TH89FE or Silver # TH33RE
Edge Flush Rail Feet - # TH89SC
Fit Kit - # TH186045
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)

We haven't had a chance to install a Thule roof rack on a 2018 Audi Q5 but I did install them on a 2020 Audi Q7 that I'm linking videos here for you to check out!