Thule Motion 3 Roof Box - XL
Designed for modern adventurers, the size XL Thule Motion 3 is a spacious and stylish roof box that combines a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette with robust functionality.




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- Wing-shaped profile with a dynamic, forward-leaning nose for reduced drag and fuel efficiency
- Full trunk access with minimal risk of contact with the cargo box, thanks to its forward position on the vehicle roof
- Sturdy lid design with a wide handle for smooth opening and closing with just one hand
- SlideLock system, with separate locking and opening functions, automatically locks the lid in place and indicates when the box is closed securely
- Easy to mount, thanks to the PowerClick quick-mount system: The integrated torque indicator clicks when it's properly mounted, ensuring fast and secure fitting
- Compatible accessories include an interior box light, a protective box liner and a storage cover (accessories not included)
Made in USA.
Best Use | Travel |
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Box Opening | Dual Side |
Gear Capacity (L) | 500 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 30,512 cubic inches |
Ski Load Capacity | 5-7 pairs |
Snowboard Load Capacity | 3-5 |
One-Handed Opening | Yes |
Internal Straps | Yes |
Length | 7 ft. 1.1 in. |
Width (in.) | 35.2 inches |
Height (in.) | 16.9 inches |
Weight | 51 pounds |
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Motion 3 XL on Toyota Highlander - Amazing!
This cargo box is incredibly well designed from both an esthetics and functional point of view. The XL fits like a glove on our 2023 Highlander. I was really wanting to try the XXL but according to my measurements and the fitment chart provided by Thule, it appears the hatch would contact the box on that model. I went with the XL for peace of mind since I knew it would fit and it’s plenty of space for for our needs. We can easily fit two full sized suitcases and one carryon size with plenty of room around them to stuff other miscellaneous items. Installation was a breeze and took me less than 10 minutes. The lock and latching mechanism make opening and closing the box a breeze - it feels much smoother than the old Yakima Skybox I had before and overall this feels much higher quality. I’ve only had the carrier for a day so will update later with better pictures and more information on road noise and durability.
Sleek, functional and easy to install
My husband and I got the Motion 3 XL Low for our adventure van, a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica. Since the van is quite small and doesn't have a lot of interior storage, we needed a sizeable roof box for gear storage during our frequent camping trips. The Motion 3 XL Low is the perfect fit: it's sleek yet roomy, and opens from both sides which allows us easy access when we have other accessories on our roof, like our awning. It was incredibly easy to install (5 minutes or less, seriously). My husband and I both noticed that our van drives very smoothly with the box, which is an extra perk! Can't recommend this one enough.
Never knew I needed a cargo box until I bought one
Purchased the Thule Motion 3XL for a planned camping trip as my 2015 VW Sportwagon TDI has limited cargo space, even with the rear seats folded. Easily fit a 6 person tent, 2 sleeping bags/pads, 2 flannel blankets, 3 folding chairs and two small fold up tables @ 141 lbs. Mounted on the Thule WingBar Evo bars quickly and easily and still allowed the sunroof to tilt/open without interference. The Titan Glossy looks great, minimal wind noise and the aerodynamic shape only resulted in a 0.8 MPG loss in fuel economy. Great product and highly recommend without reservation!
Slick, stylish, and sexy
Loving this box so far. Have the gloss black XL on my Subaru Ascent with aero bars. Installed in less than 10 minutes. Some very slight wind noise north of 65 mph, but barely noticeable. Gas mileage has taken maybe a 1 mpg hit on the highway, much better than I expected. Easily fit 3 carry ons and several loose items. Could def fit more. Interior straps do a good job of keeping things tied down; didn't notice any shifting or rattling during my 5+ hours driving. I haven't tried to un-rack it yet, but imagine it's no better or worse than other boxes of similar size.
Love the new design
We bought this for our NX to use for our cottage trips. Super versatile and can load so much things in it. Love the dual side openings. It’s been raining a lot in the past week and the inside stayed dry. Quiet on the highway, we barely hear any wind noises. Fuel economy give or take hasn’t been a concern. Installation was a breeze!
Motion 3 XL on Lexus TX It looks super good
I bought this a month ago and I'm super glad I did it looks great
Looks great but...very frustrating!
I bought this in the summer of 2024 for a road trip to Colorado. I have used it in July and this past February. I want to keep it but I simply cannot due to the following reasons. 1. Extremely hard to close if wet on top (rain, frost, snow), there is no place to get a good grip 2. It is challenging to close in general, you really have to have be up on top and yank it down hard, even then the latching mechanism is fussy (there cannot be anything even close to the sides of the box, I did not have it overfilled). For the price point and reputation of Thule, I expected better real world product testing. It looks amazing on my 2024 Grand Highlander and I wish I could keep it but I have been too frustrated with it on the 3 times I have used it and will be returning it.
Motion 3 Highly Recommend
Great quality. Easy to install. Easy to use. Motion 3 L mounted on a Subaru Impreza Sti. Could have gone to the XL but the extra length and weight wasn’t necessary. Enough cargo space for a family of 3 for a two week road trip. 2-3 drop in mpg, but was expected given the extra wind resistance. Looks great and I would recommend.
Perfect for EV's
I bought this for a road trip in my Kia EV9 and It was awesome! More than enough storage room and produced almost no wind noise. It only dropped my miles per kilowatt hour by maybe 0.2 to 0.4 max! We did not have any range anxiety with the added roof cargo box.
More beautiful then expected
I bought this XL and I love the look of it on my car. It looks sport and luxurious. Perfect addiction for new cargo space for long traveling.