Audi Q7 4M facelift with Thule Evo Flush roof bars and Menabo Mania 580 roof box

We fitted Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars and a Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black roof box on an Audi Q7 4M facelift in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Audi Q7 4M facelift (second generation)

The Audi Q7 4M is the second generation of the Q7, with the internal code 4M, built from May 2015 to 2026 on the Volkswagen Group MLB Evo platform. The facelift for the 2020 model year brought a redesigned grille, and a second facelift was announced in January 2024 for the 2025 model year.

The facelift version in this post has integrated roof rails, and the roof bars are fitted on them with flush feet. Because the roof rails are integrated, the fitting kit is chosen by exact model, and compatibility is checked before fitting.

What we fitted on this Audi Q7 4M

The roof bars Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars are made of aluminium, 80 mm wide, with a full-length 20 mm T-track. The set contains 2 bars, 4 feet for flush roof rails, 4 locks and the tightening key, and the roof bar set weighs 7 kg.

The Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black has a capacity of 580 litres, carries 75 kg and opens on one side. It has a lock, and the fitting is claw-type Quick Fixing. The 20 mm T-track fitting is optional.

Video: Menabo Mania roof box - presentation

Video: Thule Evo Flush roof bars, fitting on flush roof rails

Technical details and what to watch for

• The Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars have a maximum load of 75 kg, and the roof bar set weighs 7 kg.
• The Menabo Mania 580 box has a capacity of 580 litres and carries 75 kg of luggage.
• The weight of the box and the luggage together must stay within the 75 kg limit of the roof bars. The maximum load can differ depending on the make and model of the car, so also check the figures given by the car maker.
• The instruction manual for the Thule roof bars is included in the box. For the Menabo Mania box, you will find the fitting instructions below, as a PDF.
• The covers over the tightening mechanism have lock cylinders, and tightening is done with the key supplied in the box.
• With the bars and the box fitted, the height of the car increases. Check the total height before entering underground car parks or garages with a barrier.

Instructions and documents

• Fitting instructions - Menabo Mania 460LDUO 580L 580LDUO (PDF)
• Specifications - Menabo Mania 460LDUO 580L 580LDUO (PDF)
• Menabo Mania specifications 2 (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How much weight do the Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars carry when fitted on an Audi Q7 4M facelift?

The Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars have a maximum load of 75 kg, and the roof bar set weighs 7 kg. On the Audi Q7 4M facelift, the weight of the Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black box and the luggage must stay within the limit of the roof bars.

What capacity does the Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black box have when fitted on an Audi Q7 4M facelift?

The Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black has a capacity of 580 litres and carries 75 kg. It opens on one side and has an integrated lock.

Can the Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black box be fitted on the Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars?

Yes, the Menabo Mania 580 ABS Black box fits Thule WingBar roof bars without an adapter. The Thule Evo Flush Silver roof bars are part of the Thule WingBar system, and the box attaches with claw-type Quick Fixing.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

We are waiting for you in our showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, RomaniaSee roof bars or roof boxes, and for advice you can contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].

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Sources: Audi Q7 (Wikipedia): code 4M, production May 2015 to 2026, MLB Evo platform, facelift for the 2020 model year, second facelift announced in January 2024 · Fitting photo from post 1629 (Q7 4M facelift, integrated roof rails, flush feet) · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro