[theoneguy1313]

Hi new owner here. 2023 Seltos. I'm looking into getting cross bars so my wife and I can haul skis and snowboards this winter but the roof rails are flush I think? All the pictures I see show that it has roof rails that you mount to easily. Am I just missing something or did I not pay attention very well and screw myself? Thank you in advance.

 

[Speedtek22]

Which model?
I don't think the LX in the US has factory roof rails (I think we do in Canada though)...all the other models do. The nightfall edition even has higher versions.

 

[theoneguy1313]

Which model?
I don't think the LX in the US has factory roof rails (I think we do in Canada though)...all the other models do. The nightfall edition even has higher versions.

I can't find anything that says what model it is. The only thing I found was on the inside of the drivers doors it says trim: wk.

 

[Speedtek22]

I can't find anything that says what model it is. The only thing I found was on the inside of the drivers doors it says trim: wk.

You don't know what model you bought?
Well, if it doesn't have roof rails...it's an LX...

 

[theoneguy1313]

You don't know what model you bought?
Well, if it doesn't have roof rails...it's an LX...

No because I was just looking to put my wife in a new car and not the shitbox I had and it was the only one they had on the lot. I dug deeper and you're right it's an LX.

 

[SHCS]

Could still go with a trailer hitch-style carrier. They make them, but imagine more expensive all round.

 

[seyabye5]

Hi new owner here. 2023 Seltos. I'm looking into getting cross bars so my wife and I can haul skis and snowboards this winter but the roof rails are flush I think? All the pictures I see show that it has roof rails that you mount to easily. Am I just missing something or did I not pay attention very well and screw myself? Thank you in advance.

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[Speedtek22]

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Trouble is, he doesn’t have any roof rails to put the cross bars onto…

 

[peter47]

Kinda hard to believe that they would even sell an SUV, whatever model, without roof rails. Certainly not the case here in Oz. Geez, they'd be a bit dodgy to have added after market, and without the excellent anti-rust measures the factory finished model has. Could be done by a decent professional though, no doubt.

 

[Speedtek22]

Kinda hard to believe that they would even sell an SUV, whatever model, without roof rails. Certainly not the case here in Oz. Geez, they'd be a bit dodgy to have added after market, and without the excellent anti-rust measures the factory finished model has. Could be done by a decent professional though, no doubt.

Base model has to achieve the price leader MSRP, that’s what brings in the customers, then they upsell…whatever they figure they can cut without too much discomfort to the buyer, that’s what they do.

 

[Fogwash HT]

Any luck on finding a cross bar mounting that doesn't require roof rails?

 

[Ricky10]

Kinda hard to believe that they would even sell an SUV, whatever model, without roof rails. Certainly not the case here in Oz. Geez, they'd be a bit dodgy to have added after market, and without the excellent anti-rust measures the factory finished model has. Could be done by a decent professional though, no doubt.

Yeah, back in 2017 when I was up for a lease, I was considering another Ford Escape. Most of them on the lot didn’t have any roof rails. I was like “WTF is that sh*t all about?” to the salesman. He said “to save money.”

I told him that they all looked ridiculous. At the end of the day, I ended up with a Ford Fusion…haha

 

[Fogwash HT]

Ford Fusion

Love it, life is funny. I ended up finding out Thule make's a cross bar set that fits without a roof rail on 4 'access points'. It's interesting looking, and close to $700. So going to wait and see if I really want that or might just save up for the adventure hitch and try to hitch my roof needs.

 

[theoneguy1313]

Any luck on finding a cross bar mounting that doesn't require roof rails?

About the only thing I found was suction cup ones or the Yakima Baseclip style. Or Thule makes Top Tracks but that requires drilling holes into the roof.

 

[Cdnshooterseltos]

I just installed my cross rails I got on Amazon.ca on my 2023 Seltos.

$129.99 + Taxea. Very sturdy I tightened them and they are on good.

 

[Futures trader]

Love it, life is funny. I ended up finding out Thule make's a cross bar set that fits without a roof rail on 4 'access points'. It's interesting looking, and close to $700. So going to wait and see if I really want that or might just save up for the adventure hitch and try to hitch my roof needs.

Go to Harbor Freight for cross bars. $60.