Hi. I have a 2020 Mazda CX5 Touring and want side rail and cross rail suggestions. I would really like to have raised side bars, but the OEM/Genuine parts are flush mount. I need to haul two kayaks and have setup already for that, but need to know what side rails and cross bars to get that would be best.

 

I used the oem flush rails and the Inno rack system. I wanted something that I could take the racks off easily and had security keys where secured. The Thule and Yakima are good systems but harder to remove and are kinda pieced together. The Inno does have mount pieces that stay on the rails but Inno supplies attractive plastic covers when racks aren't on. Low profile but no interference with sunroof. Inno racks are made in Japan and super nice- attention to detail is amazing. Weight capacity is 140 lbs. Factory racks are 165lb capacity, a little taller but shorter in length so less room between kayaks.

Hope this helps

 

I'm looking for the same raised side rail roof rack systems as well that fits my 2019 CX-5 Touring. Let me know what you find! I haven't come across any products that confirm compatibility. I don't like the OEM flush rails.