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Thule Motion 3

The versatile 18 cu ft size for road trips, skis and family luggage.

$639.00
$1,149.9545% off MSRP

Limited release pricing. Available while promotional inventory lasts.

Choose sizeXL
Model639850
Exterior84.7 x 35 x 17 in
Max skis200 cm
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Product description

Design that earns its place on the roof.

A stylish, spacious roof box that pairs a clean aerodynamic profile with fast PowerClick mounting, secure SlideLock closure and one-handed DualSide access.

01Wing-shaped aerodynamic profile
02One-handed DualSide opening
03PowerClick quick-mount system
04SlideLock closure indication
05Forward position supports hatch clearance
06Wide, sturdy lid handle
Thule Motion 3 on a dark vehicle in a mountain landscape
01 / Aerodynamics

Quiet shape.
Confident miles.

The forward-leaning wing profile is designed to reduce drag while keeping useful cargo space overhead.

Thule Motion 3 on a white vehicle in a snowy landscape
02 / Winter ready

Up to 215 cm.

Choose XL, XL Low, XXL or XXL Low for longer skis; use the table below to match your gear precisely.

Technical specifications

Every size,
side by side.

Current US black-glossy models. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.

SpecificationLModel 639750XLModel 639850XL LowModel 639450XXLModel 639950XXL LowModel 639550
Sale price$609.00$639.00$639.00$689.00$689.00
MSRP$1,099.95$1,149.95$1,149.95$1,249.95$1,249.95
Volume16 cu ft / 440 L18 cu ft / 490 L14 cu ft / 400 L21 cu ft / 590 L18 cu ft / 480 L
External dimensions76.5 x 34.2 x 16.5 in84.7 x 35 x 17 in84.8 x 35 x 14 in91.3 x 36.2 x 18.1 in91.3 x 36.2 x 15.2 in
Internal dimensions72 x 28 x 15 in80 x 29 x 15 in80 x 29 x 12 in87 x 30 x 16 in87 x 30 x 13 in
Height off crossbar15 in15 in12 in16 in13 in
Weight43.6 lb51 lb52.9 lb57.2 lb55.9 lb
Load capacity165 lb165 lb165 lb165 lb165 lb
Ski capacity5–7 pairs5–7 pairs4–6 pairs5–7 pairs5–7 pairs
Maximum ski length180 cm200 cm200 cm215 cm215 cm
OpeningDualSideDualSideDualSideDualSideDualSide
MountingPowerClickPowerClickPowerClickPowerClickPowerClick

Instructions

Mount it once.
Check it every trip.

Use this on-site overview to prepare for rack spacing, PowerClick mounting, loading and essential safety checks. Keep the installation guide supplied with your product for the complete diagrams and warnings.

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  1. 01
    Confirm the rack

    Use compatible crossbars and verify both crossbar spacing and the vehicle roof-load limit.

  2. 02
    Position the box

    Face the nose forward, keep the box parallel to the road and check liftgate clearance.

  3. 03
    Listen for PowerClick

    Tighten every mounting point until its torque indicator clicks, using the installation guide supplied with the box.

  4. 04
    Secure and re-check

    Distribute and tie down cargo, close and lock the lid, remove the key, and re-check fixation during travel.

Owner feedback

What drivers
report.

Concise summaries of public owner feedback. Product photography is supplied catalog imagery, not reviewer-uploaded media. Follow each source to read the original context.

Thule Motion 3 mounted on a crossover beside a timber building
★★★★★

Easy fit and useful space

Reported straightforward installation on a Honda Passport, generous interior room and a positive opening and locking experience.

Thule Motion 3 on a dark vehicle in the mountains
★★★★★

Quiet at highway speed

Highlighted the dual-side opening and reported little additional highway noise after making room in the cabin for family gear.

Family unloading beside a vehicle with a Thule Motion 3
★★★★★

Space for people and dogs

Used the XXL to free cabin room for five passengers and two large dogs, and called out the PowerClick system as easy to handle.

Thule Motion 3 on a white vehicle in snow
★★★★★

Stable through crosswinds

After a mountain trip, reported secure latches and minimal wind noise in heavy crosswinds at interstate speed.

Thule Motion 3 rear three-quarter vehicle fit visualization

Low-profile road-trip fit

Praised the XXL Low capacity and roofline after a first road trip, while noting real fuel-economy and wind-noise tradeoffs.

Thule Motion 3 side-profile vehicle fit visualization

Hatch clearance confirmed

Reported usable liftgate clearance, quiet highway operation and no vibration on a current-generation Pilot with factory crossbars.

Free US shipping

Every Motion 3 size ships free within the United States. Oversized-item handling details are confirmed with the order.

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Returns

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