Rating of the 8 best trunks for Opel - from cheap to expensive
Content
- Inexpensive varieties
- average price
- 5th place — Lux Standard roof Opel Vectra C sedan/hatchback (2002-2009), 1.2 m
- 4th place - Lux Standard on the roof of Opel Corsa D, 1.1 m
- 3rd place - Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Astra J sedan (2009-2016), 1.1 m
- 2nd place — Lux Travel 82 on the roof of Opel Vectra C, 1.2 m
- 1st place - Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Meriva A (2002-2010), 1.3 m
The Opel Vectra roof rack can be distinguished as a part with a fairly high price. But this is due to the structural features of the profile, which has a special wing-shaped section. This allows additional noise reduction beyond the usual slot and profile noise reduction.
Whoever drives an Opel car, and whatever his preferences, this person will face one significant drawback: too little trunk capacity of his car. When things are packed, and the door simply cannot be closed due to congestion. The best solution to this problem is the Opel roof rack. But picking up the part itself can be difficult: an Opel Astra roof rack, an Opel Vectra roof rack or an Opel Antara roof rack will seriously differ from each other.
Inexpensive varieties
The price of the trunk plays a significant role when choosing, but do not forget about other characteristics. You need to pay attention to the load capacity, weight, material. All these factors must meet the stated criteria in order for the use of the accessory to really bring benefits, and not a headache.
The Lux brand offers the Standard line, equipped with 22x32mm bars, and the Aero line, which has a reinforced aerodynamic 75mm wide oval profile and a T-slot.
3rd place — Delta Aero Polo New for Opel Meriva A 2003-2009 in a regular place, rectangular arcs
This type is installed on regular places on the roof. Racks are made of galvanized steel. The development of this type for the Opel Meriva was carried out in accordance with the installation features of this car. As a result, the height of the racks is slightly underestimated, the trunk can be fixed as securely as possible without damaging any plastic parts.
Delta Aero Polo New for Opel Meriva A
The raised tightening mechanism also contributes to maintaining the integrity of other parts on the roof of the car. But it is quite difficult to find it on the market, and it is also very rarely available for ordering. Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | — |
| Material | Steel, plastic |
2nd place - Lux Aero 52
A kind of trunk from Lux, which is suitable for Opel Astra. Fasteners provide reliable fixation of the trunk in the optimal position. Supports made of weather-resistant plastic also provide better mounting. To reduce noise during movement, the grooves of the supports are equipped with rubber seals that close them, and the profile is sealed with special plastic plugs.
Lux Aero 52
A nice feature is the T-slot located in the upper part of the profile, it provides the possibility of attaching additional accessories. To ensure the safe transportation of additional loads, the T-slot is equipped with a rubber seal that prevents the load from sliding.
Lux Aero 52 has an original profile width of 52 mm.
Luggage carriers of this type can be mounted on both Zafira and Vivaro models.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Aerodynamic |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | No |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Equipment | 2 arcs; 4 supports |
1st place - Lux Standard
This roof rack is also mounted on regular places on the roof of the car. Supports made of weather-resistant plastic will help you to have no doubts about the safety of fastening, and the degree of rigidity of fixing the fasteners will ensure a confident position of the load in the required position.
Lux Standard
Due to the fact that the steel profile is additionally reinforced, it is possible to transport goods weighing up to 75 kg without fear for its safety. To avoid metal corrosion, the profile is covered with black plastic. The profile, like the grooves, is closed with plugs and seals, which is why the noise when using the trunk is minimal.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | No |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Equipment | Adapter kit; 4 supports; 2 arcs. |
If we compare the Aero line and the Standard line from Lux, we can distinguish several differences:
- the Aero profile has an additional T-slot;
- luggage carriers "Aero" have rather bulky dimensions;
- "Aero" is suitable for heavy loads;
- "Standard" is lower in price and easier to operate.
The driver will choose the option that suits him best.
average price
Prices for roof racks can vary from 1500 to 7000-8000 rubles. It depends on the brand of the car on which the accessory will be mounted and on the parameters of the trunk itself.
If we talk specifically about the maximum cost of an Opel roof rack in the middle price segment, then Lux Travel 82 on the Opel Vectra roof can be called the highest in price, because its cost is over 7000 rubles. The price of other models of the Lux brand is often slightly higher than 5000 rubles.
5th place — Lux Standard roof Opel Vectra C sedan/hatchback (2002-2009), 1.2 m
This model from Lux for Opel Vectra has a standard mount in a regular place on the roof of the car. Supports are traditionally made of weather-resistant plastic, and fastenings provide the necessary degree of rigidity.
Lux Standard roof Opel Vectra C
Protection against corrosion of the profile is provided by a plastic coating. Noise suppression is realized by plugs and seals on the profile and grooves.
The profile of the arc-crossbars has the parameters of 22 × 32 mm. The Opel Vectra roof rack can be installed on both the sedan and the hatchback.
There is a possibility of sharing with both Russian-made and foreign-made accessories.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | No |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Equipment | Adapter kit; 4 supports; 2 arcs. |
4th place - Lux Standard on the roof of Opel Corsa D, 1.1 m
Opel Corsa roof rack mount is standardly made in regular places. Noise reduction is provided when driving due to the installed plugs. This Opel Corsa roof rack can be used for transporting bulky items weighing up to 75 kg and for light items such as bicycles.
Lux Standard roof Opel Corsa D
The choice of additional equipment for it will also not be very difficult, this model for the Korsa hatchback is combined with imported and Russian accessories.
Protecting the metal profile with a plastic coating increases the service life and protects against corrosion.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | No |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal |
3rd place - Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Astra J sedan (2009-2016), 1.1 m
This Opel Astra roof rack differs from others in additional protection, because it is equipped with special locks. They are located in the cover of the mounting compartment of the support.
Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Astra J
Otherwise, the trunk for Astra does not differ from the rest of the representatives of the Lux brand, which only plays into the hands. Indeed, in addition to a pleasant addition in the form of a protective mechanism, fastenings, profile corrosion protection and noise reduction are important, which are traditionally provided in Lux trunks for station wagons.
It is worth noting easy compatibility with additional parts.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | Plastic locks |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Equipment | 4 supports; 2 arcs. |
2nd place — Lux Travel 82 on the roof of Opel Vectra C, 1.2 m
The Opel Vectra roof rack can be distinguished as a part with a fairly high price. But this is due to the structural features of the profile, which has a special wing-shaped section. This allows additional noise reduction beyond the usual slot and profile noise reduction.
Lux Travel 82 on the roof of Opel Vectra C
If necessary, you can put this roof rack on the roof of the Opel Astra or another similar model. To do this, you will have to make an effort and apply technical ingenuity.
It is worth noting the euroslot, which makes it possible to mount additional accessories. A rubber coating is used to protect the cargo from slipping in the Euroslot.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | No |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal |
1st place - Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Meriva A (2002-2010), 1.3 m
For the Meriva model, the Lux brand carrier has reliable fasteners and a solid support. The profile is covered with a layer of plastic, which guarantees the absence of corrosion.
Lux "Standard" on the roof of Opel Meriva A
Provided in this trunk and noise reduction. The trunk itself is made in a shape that is optimal for use with a minivan body without roof rails. In addition, the trunk is easy to combine with other accessories of this kind.
Options:
| Attachment point | Established place |
| Arc profile type | Rectangular |
| Max lifting capacity | 75 kg |
| Locks | Plastic locks |
| The weight | 5 kg |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Equipment | Basic set for regular places with adapters; 4 supports; 2 arcs. |
Choosing a roof rack is a task that can be solved. Among such a variety, you can find an Opel Zafira roof rack and an Opel Mokka or Omega roof rack.
