News from Sweden regarding 56°North!
As we already announced in December 2018 in our article "Has 56°North already packed up again?", we are staying on the trail of 56 Nord. We still want to ascertain whether those roof boxes made of ABS and carbon actually exist.
In pursuit of new information and in an effort to establish contact with 56 Nord, we sent out countless emails, made numerous phone calls, and ultimately racked up quite a few kilometers. However, the effort was undeniably worthwhile.
We managed to get a firsthand look at a carbon roof box from 56 North. The aesthetic design of the roof box is exceptional. The overall impression, however, was somewhat diminished by the build quality. The unit appears to be a pre-production model. Nevertheless, the fundamental concept of the roof box is well-conceived. Our "research" also revealed a substantial market demand for sporty roof boxes capable of handling speeds exceeding 130 km/h. We have spoken with numerous dealers, including international partners across Europe, who would immediately integrate such a roof box into their product portfolio.
EDIT November 2019:
We have spent over a year testing various roof boxes. Yet, our exacting standards were never fully met, as detailed in our test reports. Consequently, in mid-2019, we initiated the development of our own roof box.
We combine the perfect design, an aerodynamic shape, high stability, and low weight.
The distinguishing feature: We intentionally limit the vehicle models for which we recommend the box. A precise compatibility list will be available shortly. Initially, our focus is on covering the majority of BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, and Tesla models. While the blog currently leans somewhat toward Porsche and the 911, this is simply because we own one. Nonetheless, our quality standards are set exceptionally high, ensuring you no longer have to compromise when it comes to your own vehicle.
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