Trailer Hitch - 2018 Yaris Manual Hatchback SE

[Guinness]

So I’ve done a quick search and it seems like all of the available hitches don’t fit the SE trim models:

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2018_Toyota_Yaris.htm

Does anyone know why? Is it the muffler? I’m looking at getting a bike rack as I go mountain and road biking. I really don’t like trunk mounts so am I restricted to adding a roof rack?

Thanks,

Michael

[WeeYari]

Not sure about 2018, but the same statement is made by them about the Gen2 S (RS for we Canadians) trim. The issue there is the trim on the rear bumper fascia impeded clearance between bottom edge of bumper and the draw bar receiver.

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[Guinness]

Thanks for the response! That makes sense.

I have a Sportrack roof rack that I got with the purchase of my 07 Hatchback.. if I look at the fit guide is says compatible to 2015 with no option for a new Yaris:
https://cdn.shptrn.com/media/mfg/572/media_document/7975/SR_RRS_Fit_Guide2017_022217_web.pdf?1488523299

If I look at the fit guide for the Thule 480 foot packs (kit 1427), it says they will fit 207-2018 hatchbacks. Any idea why one would fit and not the other. It is the same method of installation.

https://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/roof-rack/fit-kits/kit1427-for-480-and-480r-foot-packs-only-_-430766

[doc wheezer]

So I’ve done a quick search and it seems like all of the available hitches don’t fit the SE trim models:

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2018_Toyota_Yaris.htm

Does anyone know why? Is it the muffler? I’m looking at getting a bike rack as I go mountain and road biking. I really don’t like trunk mounts so am I restricted to adding a roof rack?

Thanks,

Michael
Hi Michael,

Just a guess, does the backup light mounted at the bottom of the bumper have anything to do with it. :iono:

[Guinness]

Hi Michael,

Just a guess, does the backup light mounted at the bottom of the bumper have anything to do with it. :iono:

I don’t pick up my car until Monday. I haven’t even seen the SE in person yet.

[WeeYari]

Hi Michael,

Just a guess, does the backup light mounted at the bottom of the bumper have anything to do with it. :iono:They did away with that for the 2018 model year. Reverse lights are again in the taillight assembly.

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