Thule Force Xt M Roof Box Review

The thule force xt sport is a good choice as an occasional roof box so for instance if you re likely to only need it a few times a year for holidays or trips away.

Thule force xt m roof box review.

The convenient dual side access allows you to open the box from both the driver and passenger side which is a big bonus as it is not always practical to use one side of your car. It s exactly what you expect from thule. It comes in black as tested here or alternatively there s a similarly glossy silver. The motion xt is designed to be a more stylish roof box.

The thule force xt roof box includes a clever opening system called the lockknob and the thule comfort key can be used on either side of the box. Although it wasn t a leader in any of our rating metrics the thule force xt xl is a great cargo box that offers above average performance. Since we opted for the xl version of the force xt we experienced the luxury of maximum cargo space. It has a sturdy construction sleek matte black finish and simple mounting system but lost some points for not having a handle and being slightly finicky to lock.

We did though lose about 1 1 5 mpg in gas. It s sturdy and gave us plenty of space for our trip to florida. The motion xt was hands down the nicest box in our review. All in all the design of this cargo carrier is really nice.

This system is easier to use with gloves on than previous locks thule has outfitted cargo carriers with. It s sturdy well built and secure. Plus the 300 litre of space is very useable despite the powerclick adjusters intruding somewhat. Hope this helps those thinking about purchasing a cargo box.

The combination of sturdy construction thoughtful locking mechanisms incredibly mounting clamps and an ergonomic handle make for an obvious editors choice award winner. So rather than the traditional bulbous shape it has a sleeker profile which thule says has been optimised for aerodynamics.