Thule Apex XT 5

Five bikes on a hanging rack at only 35.5 lbs — that capacity-to-weight ratio is hard to match. Tilt-away for trunk access, anti-sway cradles, integrated locks. The trade-offs are the 37.5 lb per-bike limit (no e-bikes), frame-contact design (not carbon-safe), and steel construction. I recommend this to large families or groups who need five-bike capacity on a budget. If everyone rides standard bikes, this gets the job done without the cost or weight of a platform system.