Kia Sportage with Menabo Tiger Silver XL roof bars and Menabo Diamond 450 roof box

We fitted Menabo Tiger Silver XL roof bars and a Menabo Diamond 450 roof box on a Kia Sportage in our SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a compact 5-door SUV. In the fitting shown in this post, the car has silver roof rails on the roof, and the roof bars attach to them.

For roof bars and a roof box, remember that the 18 kg weight of the box is subtracted from the load capacity of the bars. The Diamond box is fixed to the T-track of the bars with the Quick Fix system included in the package.

What we fitted on this Kia Sportage

The Menabo Tiger Silver XL roof bars are made of aluminium, with an oval aerodynamic profile and a 20 mm T-track along the whole length. The set contains 2 bars, 4 pre-assembled feet and the Allen key. The bars are 1,350 mm long, 48 mm wide and 28 mm high. They have an anti-theft lock and carry 75 kg.

The Menabo Diamond 450 Black roof box, 163 x 90 x 36 cm has a volume of 450 litres and a load capacity of 75 kg. It fixes to the 20 mm T-track with the Quick Fix system included, has an integrated anti-theft lock and opens on one side. The box is TÜV and City Crash tested.

Video: Menabo Tiger Silver and Black roof bars, presentation

Video: Menabo Diamond roof box, presentation

Technical details and what to watch for

• The 18 kg weight of the Diamond 450 box is subtracted from the load capacity of the bars. Of the 75 kg of the Tiger Silver XL bars, about 57 kg remain for luggage.
• The height of the car increases with the box fitted. Check the total height before car parks with barriers or underground car parks.
• The Diamond box has an integrated anti-theft lock, and the Tiger Silver XL bars have an anti-theft lock.
• The 20 mm T-track runs the full length of the bars, so the Quick Fix system is fitted in the track.
• The maximum load may differ depending on the make and model of the car. Check the specifications given by the car manufacturer.
• You will find the fitting instructions for the roof box below, in PDF.

Instructions and documents

• MENABO DIAMOND 450 500 Fitting instructions Compressed (PDF)
• Specifications – Menabo Diamond (PDF)
• Specifications 2 – Menabo Diamond (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

How much weight can the Menabo Diamond 450 Black roof box carry on a Kia Sportage?

The Menabo Diamond 450 Black roof box carries 75 kg and has a volume of 450 litres. On a Kia Sportage, the total load must allow for the 18 kg weight of the box and for the 75 kg limit of the Tiger Silver XL roof bars.

Which roof bars fit a Kia Sportage with roof rails?

Menabo Tiger Silver XL roof bars attach to the car's roof rails with the 4 feet included. Before ordering, have the type of roof rails on your Kia Sportage checked at our showroom.

Which roof box should I choose for a Kia Sportage with roof bars?

The Menabo Diamond 450 Black roof box has a volume of 450 litres and includes a 20 mm T-track fitting, so it is compatible with Menabo Tiger Silver XL roof bars. To choose between boxes, read 6 reasons why a roof box is worth buying.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

We are waiting for you in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, where we check the roof bars and the box on your car. Contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. See roof bars and roof boxes.

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Sources: Photo of the fitting (grey Kia Sportage SL, 5-door, silver roof rails) · Guide: 6 reasons to buy a roof box · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro