It does decrease mileage too but not by much. It doesn’t create much noise while driving at 65 mph – you can hear it but it’s not noisy, with a radio on you probably won’t notice it. Thule Motion XT XL is aerodynamically shaped so it has smaller impact than most other rooftop cargo boxes or bags. During rain it’s likely some moisture will get inside and sometimes small amounts of water can too.Īny cargo carrier on your rooftop will increase drag and therefore noise and fuel consumption – the question is by how much.

Thule Motion XT XL is somewhat water resistant but it’s not completely waterproof. Just like expected from Thule the Motion XT cargo box is well made and sturdy. Unlike most cargo boxes which open only from passenger side Thule Motion XT opens from both. Thule Motion XT XL has load capacity of 165 lbs including the box so since it weighs 46 lbs you can load it with 119 lbs of stuff. Industry average is 15 cubic feet which is enough for most consumers and this one is slightly larger. You can fit a lot of stuff in 18 cubic feet. Because of its shape you can fit long items that wouldn’t fit in trunk of a car like skis or snowboards. This review is based on Motion XT XL however L and XXL models are nearly identical other than dimensions, weight and storage capacity so most of the conclusions should apply to them as well.Īs previously mentioned Thule Motion XT XL provides you with 18 cubic feet (510 liters) of storage space which is more than trunk space of most sedans. Today we will find out how Thule Motion XT compares to competition. Thule Motion XT is one of the most popular cargo boxes on the market today.

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