My Top Picks
The [Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Carrier](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Thule+Motion+XT+Rooftop+Cargo+Carrier&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner with dual-side opening, a tapered nose for great aero, and bombproof clamps. The [Yakima SkyBox Carbonite Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Yakima+SkyBox+Carbonite+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the closest competitor and a great pick if you find a better deal on Yakima crossbars. For budget shoppers the [INNO Wedge Plus 660 Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=INNO+Wedge+Plus+660+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) delivers shockingly good build quality at a fraction of the premium-brand price. The [Rhino Rack MasterFit Roof Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Rhino+Rack+MasterFit+Roof+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the easiest to mount solo thanks to its quick-tower clamp system. Finally, the [SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SportRack+Vista+XL+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the highest-volume pick at eighteen cubic feet and the right buy for families packing for a full week away.
Check price on Amazon →I compared rooftop cargo boxes across two road trips and a ski week to find the ones that fit my crossover without killing my fuel economy.
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My Top Picks
The [Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Carrier](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Thule+Motion+XT+Rooftop+Cargo+Carrier&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall winner with dual-side opening, a tapered nose for great aero, and bombproof clamps. The [Yakima SkyBox Carbonite Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Yakima+SkyBox+Carbonite+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the closest competitor and a great pick if you find a better deal on Yakima crossbars. For budget shoppers the [INNO Wedge Plus 660 Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=INNO+Wedge+Plus+660+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) delivers shockingly good build quality at a fraction of the premium-brand price. The [Rhino Rack MasterFit Roof Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Rhino+Rack+MasterFit+Roof+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the easiest to mount solo thanks to its quick-tower clamp system. Finally, the [SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SportRack+Vista+XL+Cargo+Box&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the highest-volume pick at eighteen cubic feet and the right buy for families packing for a full week away.
Common questions
I averaged about a fifteen percent hit at highway speeds with the cargo box installed, and slightly less with the most aerodynamic models in this guide.
Every box in this guide mounts to standard factory or aftermarket crossbars, but I always check the bar spread requirement before recommending a specific model.







