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Old 08-20-2021, 06:46 PM
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I am looking at getting the Thule Vector Alpine cargo box for my 2021 Q5. I prefer the "Alpine" size over the "M" size as it offers better clearance to fit in my garage with the box installed on the car.

Are there any Q5 owners with the Vector Alpine box? If so, how does it fit? Any problems with the tailgate and does the box look too large for the size of the car?

I appreciate any feedback.

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Originally Posted by Bnkr
I am looking at getting the Thule Vector Alpine cargo box for my 2021 Q5. I prefer the "Alpine" size over the "M" size as it offers better clearance to fit in my garage with the box installed on the car.

Are there any Q5 owners with the Vector Alpine box? If so, how does it fit? Any problems with the tailgate and does the box look too large for the size of the car?

I appreciate any feedback.

Thank you.
Not sure if you’re aware but according to Thule’s website you have to use their crossbars for the Vector Alpine box to fit on the Q5. It won’t work with the factory crossbars.
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Here is my set up with the vector Alpine

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Really looks nice. Are you using the factory crossbars?
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A roof box is in my future and I'm planning on a Motion XT XXL. The Vector boxes definitely look cool but I want volume and they are smaller. The Vectors also require Thule crossbars where the Motion XT models can use either the OE bars or Thule bars.
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Originally Posted by ADG05
Here is my set up with the vector M. I think the alpine is going to be too long for the Q5 platform.
Is that the stock air suspension? Looks surprisingly low. Looks sharp.

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Originally Posted by mpeteritas
Is that the stock air suspension? Looks surprisingly low. Looks sharp.

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Factory air with lowering links.
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