New Thule roof box dwarfs competitors for style, size and safety

Thule, the world’s largest manufacturer of car roof rack systems, roof boxes and accessories have the ultimate in roof boxes to transport your holiday luggage this year- the 520 litre Thule Excellence.

New to the car accessory market for the 2009 holiday season, the high capacity Excellence is designed to be aerodynamic even at motorway speeds. The box’s smooth surface and aerodynamic ribs keep wind noise and resistance low. Whilst stringent testing and design has resulted in a roof box which produces minimal impact on fuel economy; even when driving with the box fully loaded.

Peter Barker, UK General Manager of Thule said at the product’s launch: “The Excellence is an outstanding roof box, both in technical design and aesthetics. Its superior size, impressive features and top of the range functions making the Excellence a roof box to envy.”

The Excellence roof box boasts strength, safety and size through its rugged design, solid materials and high load capacity. Both lid and base contain strengthened elements and have been developed and tested to withstand high structural impact.

The hybrid roof box possesses superb handling performance whilst allowing easy access to the car boot. Its Power-Grip mounting system allows fast and secure fitting, whilst smooth opening mechanisms from newly developed Dual-force lid lifters and anti-flex elements allow you to open and close the roof box with ease and speed. Central locking ensures the Excellence remains strong and resilient from unwanted intruders, as well as the elements.

For more information, visit thule.co.uk