Skoda Superb II (3T) Saloon with Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black ski & snowboard rack

On a second-generation Skoda Superb (3T), the saloon with the TwinDoor tailgate, we fitted the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black ski & snowboard rack, fixed to the car's roof bars. We did the fitting in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Skoda Superb II (3T), saloon 2008-2013

The second-generation Skoda Superb has the internal code 3T (B6) and was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2008. It is built on the Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46) platform, a stretched version of the Octavia platform, and was produced between 2008 and 2015. The base body is a 4-door saloon with a TwinDoor tailgate, and the estate (Combi) only came in June 2009. The facelift was presented in April 2013 and brought LED tail lights as standard, so the car in this fitting, with the old tail lights, is from the 2008-2013 series.

For a ski rack, the detail that matters is the roof. The Superb II saloon has no roof rails, and on the car in the photos the feet of the roof bars are fixed on the door frames. Even the original Skoda roof bars for this model fit in the gap between the door and the roof. So, before any ski rack, the Superb saloon needs a set of roof bars with a dedicated kit, and only then is the FatCat fitted on top.

What we fitted on this Superb

The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black ski & snowboard rack carries up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards. It has a universal fitting system, fixes to aluminium T-track bars and to rectangular steel bars, and fitting needs no other tools. The body is aluminium, 77.5 cm long, 9.5 cm wide and 13.3 cm high, and weighs 4.5 kg.

Two details make it comfortable on the slopes: a built-in SkiLift, for high bindings, and the DoubleJoint hinge, for thicker skis and snowboards. It also has a large button. The rack has locks for itself and for the equipment, so the skis stay secure when the car is parked.

Video: Yakima FatCat ski & snowboard rack on roof bars

Technical details and what to watch for

• Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black: maximum 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards, 53 cm loading area.
• The weight of the rack, 4.5 kg, is subtracted from the capacity of the roof bars and from the maximum roof load given in the car's handbook.
• Yakima FatCat 4/6 fitting instructions are available as a PDF on the product page; for the general steps also see our guide to fitting a ski rack on roof bars.
• The rack is 13.3 cm high and sits on top of the roof bars, so the car with skis on the roof becomes taller; watch out for underground car parks and garages.

Instructions and documents

• Yakima FatCat 4 6 fitting instructions (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Which ski rack fits the Skoda Superb 2 (3T) saloon?

On the Skoda Superb II (3T) saloon you can use a roof-mounted ski rack on roof bars, for example the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black, which fixes to aluminium T-track bars as well as rectangular steel bars. The condition is that the car has a set of roof bars fitted, because the Superb II saloon has no roof rails.

How many pairs of skis fit on the Yakima FatCat EVO 4?

The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black rack carries up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards, over a loading width of 53 cm. For more equipment there is the Yakima FatCat EVO 6 model.

How are roof bars fitted on a Skoda Superb II without roof rails?

On the Skoda Superb II saloon the roof bars fix in the gap between the door and the roof, that is on the door frames, with a fitting kit made for the model. The original Skoda roof bars for the Superb II are fitted the same way.

Do I need tools to fit the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 rack?

No, the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Black fits on the roof bars without other tools and has a large button. The general steps for a ski rack on roof bars are explained in our fitting guide.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you have a Skoda Superb and want to head to the mountains with skis on the roof, our showroom is in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. We will show you on the spot the ski racks for roof bars and roof bars that suit your car. You can also 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: Wikipedia - Skoda Superb (second generation, B6/3T) · Skoda e-shop - original roof bars Superb II · SuportBicicleta.ro guide - fitting a ski rack on roof bars · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro