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Bike racks?

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Hey everyone,

I am planning to use the 4 as an adventure vehicle (until Rivian arrives in the EU). The Taycan seems to have this rear rack but it requires a special config at build time. Couldn't find that option for the Macan 4 tho. Wondering if they are planning to launch something like this or I need to go with an ordinary hitch mount.
 

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Opting for tow hitch myself. Lots of good bike racks to choose from if you do
 

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Same here, getting the tow hitch and will use a Thule bike rack.
 
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Thanks for the replies. The dealer just said that the Macan won't have a special rack like the Taycan (stronger body I suppose?!). I had a Thule and I was very disappointed by the complexity and the low built quality of the rack (It was a roof one). I am planning to stick to Yakima
 

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The Thule sourced BMW top carrier on our X5 was half the price of the exact same unit from Thule. Seems like they are drifting a bit, hopefully get an injection of improved quality and cost containment at some point.
 

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I also ordered my Macan 4 with the tow hitch to use the bike rack but I have a BMW bike rack. Hope it will fit.
 

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I also ordered my Macan 4 with the tow hitch to use the bike rack but I have a BMW bike rack. Hope it will fit.
It’s a regular 2” receiver on the Macan, if your bike rack is standard it’ll work.
 
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I also ordered my Macan 4 with the tow hitch to use the bike rack but I have a BMW bike rack. Hope it will fit.
Nice, I was thinking of throwing my BMW branded Thule car carrier up there in ski season to confuse folks.
 
 
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