You are choosing crossbars for the fourth generation Volkswagen Polo designated as 9N, manufactured between 2001 and 2009. To select the correct set, you just need to check the roof design, as standard hatchbacks and cladded versions use different mounting systems.
For standard three-door and five-door hatchbacks, the roof is completely flat. The feet of the rack on this type of roof without projections are secured under the body lip in the door area.
Cladded variants, such as the CrossPolo, feature raised rails on the roof. You can easily recognize them by the fact that they stand above the roof level and you can easily slip your fingers between them and the sheet metal along their entire length.
The small trunk of a compact car quickly reaches its limit during family trips or ski trips. A roof rack with a box will solve this problem, but remember the length of the car before purchasing accessories.
A box that is too long could overhang the windshield or restrict the full opening of the tailgate. Before loading heavy items into the box, check the vehicle manual for the permitted roof load, which must include the weight of the crossbars themselves and the empty box.
Sets for smooth roofs rely on rubber pads and fix onto the body edge, while racks for raised rails clamp around them from both the outside and the inside. Check the exact components of each set in the detail of the selected product.
If you already have bike holders or an older box at home, pay attention to the profile of the selected bars. Some mounts require a standard square profile, while others use mounting directly into the T-slot on the top of the crossbar.
Choose the set according to whether your car has a smooth roof or raised rails. If you need roof racks for a different production period of this model, check out the following generation Polo 6R, the newer version Polo AW, or the complete offer for Volkswagen Polo.
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