This Prius owner wanted a functional, strong, stable, and easy on/off rack for her car. Easy on/off is an important feature for hybrid owners, as the vehicles are aerodynamically designed to be as smooth as possible. Obvioulsy, a rack up top will diminish the stellar gas mileage, so running without the racks is quite common. Thankfully, Yakima’s Control Towers, 48″ Cross Bars, Landing Pad 1 kit, 54″ tracks with Plusnuts, & 4 pack of locks for added security allow a quick change from gear hauling machine to slick gas sipper in less than a minute.
The good news is that this is a great looking fit on the Prius that allows the owner to carry just about any accessory available. The bad news is that it will not work on the 2010 Toyota Prius with a solar roof (yes, they come with solar panels that run a fan to keep the car cool, as well as a sunroof). That version of the car is virtually all glass up top, and the only fit will probably involve clips in the door jamb. But for now, how about more sweet pictures of this tracked Prius!
Thule, Yakima and ProRack have a number of tracks and racks available to choose from. All will provide a multi-purpose and strong roof rack for your vehicle. Call us for more information, as one of our rack experts will be happy to help you choose the best fit for you. If you would like to see more pictures of our work, give us a call at 905-828-7225, come into ourstore, or check out our Facebook Page!
