Best Hitch and Bike Rack for Clearance on 2015 Range Rover Evoque  

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Hi Michael, I get why you want to avoid cutting the fascia but unfortunately there isn’t a true no-trim option for this vehicle.

For the 2015 Range Rover Evoque, the Curt hitch part # C13128 is the only hitch we carry that fits, and it does require a small fascia trim. I looked into other brands as well and the only alternative I found was the factory-style hitch, which also requires trimming. The trimming is required so the receiver can pass through the fascia, giving it a clean, factory-style appearance rather than hanging below the bumper.

For a bike rack that holds the bikes in trays and tilts down so you can access the hatch, the Yakima HoldUp for 2 bikes part # Y02443 is a really solid choice. It supports the bikes by the wheels instead of hanging from the frame. Yakima is a known reliable bike rack brand. If you ever need to carry more bikes, you can expand it with the Plus 2 add on part # Y02446. On similar size SUVs we’ve seen good hatch access when the rack is tilted. I have attached a video of the rack on a similar subcompact SUV that had clearance.

What kind of bikes will you be carrying? Carbon fiber frames? e-bikes?

expert reply by: Heather A

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