Recommended roof rack and cargo accessories for Volvo V60 Cross Country?

Question

Picked up a 2023 V60 CC last week and I gotta get it ready for a ski trip to Vermont in February. Ive been looking at the official Volvo load bars since the dealer has a deal on them but they look pretty tall and bulky. People online seem to love the Thule WingBar Edge for the low profile look but then I saw a post saying the sunroof might hit the crossbar if you try to vent it. Now Im paranoid about cracking the glass... does anyone here run those Thules or should I stick to something higher up? Also looking for a slim box that doesnt take up the whole roof.

fxlhqvjgmo · Accepted Answer

^ This. Also, honestly, I found the Thule options for the V60 CC pretty underwhelming lately. They promise a sleek look but the engineering just isnt there for the newer Volvo rails if you actually use your sunroof. I had issues with clearance and wind noise... just not as good as expected for the price. Unfortunately, the premium brands often fail on the small details for these specific wagon rails. If you want to avoid the bulky dealer bars, here is the setup I finally settled on:

Look at Yakima TimberLine Towers and pair them with the Yakima JetStream Bars 50 inch Black. These sit slightly higher than the flush bars, giving you the clearance needed for the glass to tilt without looking like a bridge.

For the box, try the Inno Shadow 16 Cargo Box. Its narrower and lower profile than the common stuff. It wont look like a giant tumor on top of your wagon and leaves room for other gear.

TorttHoaro · Answer

I swapped to Yakima JetStream Black 50 inch bars after worrying about glass flex...165lb dynamic ratingT-track versatility The Yakima SkyBox Lo Carbonite is a decent option for safety tho.

WhistlerWhiz · Answer

Unfortunately, my experience with the low-profile look on the V60 CC wasnt as great as I hoped it would be. I tried the Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack System Black first because everyone raves about the aesthetics, but the clearance issues are a genuine nightmare if you have the panoramic roof. Even the factory ones the dealer sells are basically rebranded Thule units that sit way too high or way too low with no middle ground.

The sunroof definitely hits. If you or a passenger accidentally hit the vent button, you are looking at a very expensive repair bill for cracked glass or a burnt-out motor.

I eventually had to switch to the Thule WingBar Evo Load Bars 118cm used with the Thule Evo Raised Rail Foot Pack. It sits higher, which admittedly looks less sleek, but it actually functions without breaking your car.

Regarding the box, I was disappointed by how much wind noise the cheaper slim options produced.

I ended up with the Thule Motion XT Alpine Cargo Box. Its low profile and fits skis perfectly, but honestly, the mounting clamps inside take up more room than I expected for such an expensive unit. It is frustrating that you have to choose between looking good and actually being able to use your sunroof, but the taller bars are the only safe way to go for this specific car model. Just make sure the installers check the clearance twice before you drive off... i learned that the hard way.