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A Crosstrek rack is not universal. Confirm the model year, whether your trim has usable raised rails, the installed crossbars, and the receiver size and tongue-weight rating before purchase. For hitch racks, this list states receiver requirements; for roof carriers, it states the crossbar requirement. Check rear-hatch, license-plate and spare-tire clearance on the actual vehicle before travel.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Platform SOA567B060 | $500–$700 | Amazon |
| 2 | Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Mounted 2-Bike SOA567B042 | $450–$700 | Amazon |
| 3 | Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Mounted 4-Bike SOA567B051 | $700–$1,100 | Amazon |
| 4 | Subaru Thule Single Upright Roof Bike Carrier SOA567B020 | $250–$400 | Amazon |
| 5 | Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike 1¼-Inch Hitch Version | $899.95 | Amazon |
| 6 | Kuat NV 2.0 1¼-Inch 2-Bike Rack | $989 | Amazon |
| 7 | Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Inch 2-Bike Rack | $898 | Amazon |
| 8 | 1UP USA Heavy Duty Hitch Rack | $500–$820 | Amazon |
| 9 | 1UP USA Super Duty Hitch Rack | $675–$1,100 | Amazon |
| 10 | Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike 2-Inch Hitch Version | $899.95 | Amazon |
The picks, in detail
Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Platform SOA567B060
OEM accessory for the Genuine Subaru Trailer Hitch: a two-bike platform with a 100 lb total capacity, 1¼-inch receiver design, folding and tilting functions.
- 2 bikes
- 100 lb total capacity
- fits most 20–29 in wheels up to 5 in tires
- specified by Subaru for Crosstrek
- platform carries carbon and e-bikes
- requires genuine hitch
Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Mounted 2-Bike SOA567B042
OEM two-bike hitch carrier for a Crosstrek with the Genuine Subaru Trailer Hitch; Subaru describes a 70 lb total capacity.
- 2 bikes
- 70 lb total capacity
- folding arms and tilt access
- Crosstrek accessory brochure fitment
- integrated locking cable and hitch pin
- requires hitch
Subaru Thule Bike Carrier – Hitch Mounted 4-Bike SOA567B051
OEM four-bike hitch carrier for the Genuine Subaru Trailer Hitch, requiring the Thule 2-inch hitch adapter and rated to 150 lb total.
- 4 bikes
- 150 lb total capacity
- requires SOA567H011 adapter
- Subaru-specified setup
- pivots for rear access
- check plate and taillight visibility
Subaru Thule Single Upright Roof Bike Carrier SOA567B020
A lockable single-bike roof carrier for a Crosstrek fitted with compatible Subaru/Thule crossbars; it is not a direct fit to bare rails.
- 1 bike
- upright roof carrier
- crossbar set required
- no hitch required
- Subaru accessory listing
- requires lifting bike to roof
Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike 1¼-Inch Hitch Version
A two-bike wheel-mount rack offered in a 1¼-inch version; use only when the installed Crosstrek receiver and vehicle tongue rating permit it.
- 2 bikes
- 1¼-inch hitch version
- wheel-mount design
- no frame contact from wheel mounting
- Crosstrek-specific fit reference exists
- verify hitch rating and clearance
Kuat NV 2.0 1¼-Inch 2-Bike Rack
A two-bike platform rack available for 1¼-inch receivers, with 60 lb per tray and integrated cable locks; suitable only after Crosstrek receiver and hitch-rating confirmation.
- 2 bikes
- 60 lb per tray
- 1¼-inch receiver version
- adjustable tire cradles
- integrated locks
- rack weighs 55 lb before bikes
Kuat NV 2.0 Base 2-Inch 2-Bike Rack
A 2-inch-receiver platform alternative rated at 60 lb per bike; it requires a compatible aftermarket or other 2-inch Crosstrek receiver, not a 1¼-inch receiver.
- 2 bikes
- 60 lb per bike
- 2-inch receiver
- Crosstrek test-fit listing
- wheel-mount platform
- not for a 1¼-inch receiver
1UP USA Heavy Duty Hitch Rack
A 2-inch or 2.5-inch receiver rack with up to 65 lb per tray; select it only for a Crosstrek fitted with the matching receiver and enough tongue capacity.
- up to 4 bikes with add-ons
- 65 lb per tray
- 16–29 in wheels
- tire-only support
- fat-tire spacer option
- not compatible with 1¼-inch receiver
1UP USA Super Duty Hitch Rack
A heavy tray rack for bikes up to 100 lb, intended only for a matching receiver and a Crosstrek/hitch combination whose stated limits cover the full rack-and-bike load.
- single or double base
- up to 100 lb bike rating
- tire-contact arms
- high per-bike product rating
- no frame or fork contact
- very heavy; receiver and tongue rating are critical
Thule T2 Pro XTR 2-Bike 2-Inch Hitch Version
A 2-inch wheel-mount version of the T2 Pro XTR for a Crosstrek with a compatible 2-inch receiver; do not use an adapter where the maker advises against it.
- 2 bikes
- 2-inch receiver
- wheel-mount platform
- Crosstrek fit guidance available
- platform design
- not for a 1¼-inch receiver without approved fitment
Buying tips
- Add the rack’s own weight, every bike, and accessories; compare that total with the receiver’s tongue rating, not just the rack’s product rating.
- For 2026 Crosstrek Base, check rail/crossbar availability separately; raised rails are standard on Premium, Sport, Limited and Wilderness, not every trim.
- Before a trip, load the bikes and check hatch motion, exhaust clearance, wheel straps, rear-light visibility and the license plate.
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