Roof Racks Gobble Gas, Study Finds | Edmunds.com

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Roof Racks Gobble Gas, Study Finds | Edmunds.com

Automobile roof racks can reduce fuel economy by as much as 25 percent, according to a new study from Berkeley Lab.

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  • waygrabowwaygrabow Member Posts: 214
    Dodge Durangos have a self-storing roof rack system which is easy to set up and very aerodynamic when stored. One of the reasons I switched from a Ford Explorer.
  • morey000morey000 Member Posts: 384
    As do Subaru Outbacks. the aerodynamic cross rails flip out from the side rails. what a great idea.... except the side rails are kinda ugly. But, subie can get away with that- as nobody buys a Subaru for its looks. :) (otherwise great vehicles tho)
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