The rails are mounted on the sides of the roof. You then need cross bars (additional cost) upon which you can mount whatever you want to carry. The good thing about using rails is that you can adjust the distance apart of the cross bars, so you can carry a wide range of objects on the roof. And when you don't need to carry anything, you can remove the cross bars to decrease wind resistance and noise.
In my case the Kluger KX-R came without rails, so I purchased some Rola racks which are designed to bolt directly into the Kluger rail mounting points. See pic below.
However, these racks are 1300 mm apart which is too wide for a luggage box, and even if I could find a luggage box long enough to fit, the rear overhang would prevent me from opening the rear hatch.
So I would love to get some rails.
In the meantime I have puchased some Rhino Multi Fit roof racks which clip into the door frame and so enable me to carry the luggage box (I have a 7-seater which leaves little room for luggage inside when the rear seat is in use).
Ken.
Thanks Ken. I got the same model and also roof rack from toyota. However they installed in much closer. I was thinking about a pod as well with my 7 passengers but you just pointed out something important ie. the length of the pod stopping the rear door opening.