Genuine Toyota removable cross bars

I wouldn’t have thought to try it if Toyota hadn’t listed as an accessory available on the 5th gen Prius with a phot of the 4th gen Prius. If you look at pictures of the roofs for the two cars they are very similar with the high point of the roof for the fourth generation closer to the front of cabin and the fifth gen the high point toward the rear of the cabin. For $300 I figured I would try it out. Thule bars with feet and fit kits start around $550 not on sale.

Only two modifications were cutting a tiny strip of rubber off the foot and removing the pins from the clamps which most Thule products don’t have anyway. They feel really sturdy and am happy with them so far.

As for the paint I will get a better inspection when I wax the car this coming weekend. I noticed one little 1 mm circular nick on one side which i am planning on using some touch up paint on.

I don’t have much to gain or lose if others purchase and install them. Just sharing my experience since I enjoy looking at what others have done to their cars.

 

I still see it on the 2024 Prius Prime configurator. Here is the link. I don't see it on the 2025 configurator but just the 2024 configurator. Here is a screenshot.