bronzeglide
2021 CX-5 Signature
Well, is not really a SUV. Why didn't you just buy the yakima attachment for a naked roof instead of found through all that mess with the rails?I was astounded that the CX 5 didn't come with roof rails. The dealer wanted a fortune for them, plus I would have had to wait up to two weeks for them to get them and install them. This is Colorado where nearly everyone carries skis, bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, hang gliders, you name it. All the other vehicles in this class come with side rails, and then you buy whatever aftermarket rack you want.
I always have a top box on for gear, and usually one bike rack on top and two on a hitch mount behind the car. I told the dealer to forget it and bought the Mazda side rails online. I had them in just a couple of days and installation was just a matter of removing the plastic covers and bolting the rails on. They were going to charge me $200 for 20 minutes labor. The only problem was that I couldn't find any black ones, so I ended up with chrome, but I can live with it.
I then first bought the Mazda crossbars, but found them to be pretty useless. I ended up with a Yakima rack that attaches to the side rails, and now the car functions like an SUV should.
I like them better without.