All-electric retractable towbar ORIS_E3
Probably the best towbar for retrofitting
The ORIS_E3 impresses with a level of comfort that was previously only available as an optional extra directly from the car manufacturer: As the first all-electric retractable towbar for retrofitting, it is ready at the touch of a button when it is needed. When it is not needed, it disappears out of sight behind the bumper.
All the advantages of the all-electric retractable towbar ORIS_E3:
- Unique in retrofitting: First fully electric retractable towbar for retrofitting
- Premium convenience at the touch of a button: automatic swivelling in and out in seconds - invisible behind the bumper when not in use
- Sophisticated safety mechanisms: anti-trap protection, drive mode lock, LED status display and acoustic signal for maximum operating and operational safety
- Integrated FIX4BIKE® system: particularly simple, stable and ADAC-recommended solution for the safe installation of bike carriers
- Workshop-friendly complete system: Supplied as a vehicle-specific and easy-to-install complete package including control units and wiring kit - with detailed installation instructions
Probably the best electric towbar for retrofitting
As a particularly convenient, safe and innovative system, the ORIS_E3 offers all the advantages of an electric towbar originally installed by the car manufacturer. And it is extremely user-friendly and easy to install.
Perfectly integrated. Full comfort.
Perfectly integrated. Full comfort.
The ORIS_E3 is the perfect towbar for anyone who appreciates maximum comfort and safety - and values the fact that technology is only visible when it is needed.
Convincing system
No bending, no reaching, no effort: At the touch of a button, the electric towbar swivels out automatically within a few seconds. If it is not needed, the ball head disappears fully automatically behind the bumper. The automatic extension and retraction offer unprecedented convenience - and a clear advantage over fixed, detachable or manually retractable systems.
Safety first: Towbar 4.0
Intelligent: LED display, beep and anti-trap protection signalise when the towbar is in operating mode. It is deactivated when driving.
The ORIS_E3 is so easy to operate
As a particularly convenient, safe and innovative system, the ORIS_E3 offers all the advantages of an electric towbar originally installed by the car manufacturer. And it is extremely user-friendly and easy to install.
FIX4BIKE® INTEGRATION
All ORIS_E3 towbars are always equipped with FIX4BIKE® pins: The two pins on the ball neck of the towbar, in conjunction with the FIX4BIKE® adapter on the bike carrier, allow a FIX4BIKE® bike carrier to be attached to the towbar particularly easily, quickly and without play. This creates a stable connection between the car and carrier without the need for readjustment, for maximum convenience during installation and maximum safety while travelling. A concept that not only convinces users but is also recommended by the ADAC.
One towbar. Countless possibilities.
THE ORIS_E3 IS AVAILABLE FOR THESE VEHICLES
- Q3 (F3B), model year 07/2018-
- Q3 Sportback (F3N), model year 06/2019-
- A6 Avant (4A5, C8), model year 05/2018-
- A6 (4A2, C8), model year 02/2018
- Q5 (FYB), model year 2016-
- 5 (G30) Lim., model year 09/2016-06/2023
- 5 Touring (G31) Com., model year 03/2017-
- 5 (G30) Lim. PHEV Facelift, model year 07/2020-06/2023
- 5 Touring (G31) Com. PHEV Facelift, model year 11/2020-
- 3 (G20), model year 11/2018-
- 3 Touring (G21), model year 07/2019-
- X3 (G01, F97), model year 07/2017-
- X4 (G02, F98), model year 04/2018-
- Tucson (NX4), model year 2020-2025
- KIA Sportage (NQ5) 11/2021-08/2025 (only fits models BEFORE production MY2026 from 09/25: with the new MY the vehicle has a centred rear fog light, the position and housing of the light do not offer space for the E3)
- E-KLASSE (W213), model year 01/2016-10/2023
- E-KLASSE T-Model (S213), model year 07/2016-10/2023
- Expected to be available from Q3/2026
- C-Class (W206, S206)Model year 03/2021
- A-Class (W177), model year 05/2018-
- A-Class (V177), model year 2019-
- B-Class Sports Tourer (W247), model year 2019-
- Arkana (LCN/ LDN), model year 2021-
- OCTAVIA IV (NX3), model year 01/2020-
- OCTAVIA IV Combi (NX5), model year 11/2019-
- Kodiaq (NS7, NV7, NS6), model year 10/2016-
- Karoq (NU7, ND), model year 07/2017-
- Karoq (NU7, ND7), model year 07/2017-
- GOLF VIII (CD1), model year 07/2019-
- T-Roc (A11, D11), model year 2018-
- VW Golf VIII (CG1/ CG5) Variant, model year 08/2020-
- VW ID7 (ED2) 6/2023-
- VW ID.7 (ED5) 6/2023
How easy it is for workshops to fit the ORIS_E3
This is how the all-electric retractable towbar ORIS_E3 inspires car drivers:
- Convenient and easy to use- just press a button
- Automatic retractable in and out in just a few seconds
- Invisible in everyday life and compactly concealed behind the bumper
- Versatile use for trailers, bike racks or caravans - ideal for everyday use, leisure and holidays
- Maximum safety during operation: Integrated safety mechanisms prevent incorrect operation and retractable while driving as well as jamming when retracting or extending
- Integrated FIX4BIKE® system: particularly easy, stable and secure attachment of bike carriers.
- Technology from the original equipment for retrofitting
This is how the all-electric retractable ORIS_E3 towbar impresses workshops:
- Easy-to-install system
- Installation time corresponds to that of a conventional towbar
- Vehicle-specific installation instructions guide you step by step through installation and coding
- Supplied to workshops as a complete "DUO" set including control units and vehicle-specific wiring kit
- Access to premium technology from the original equipment for retrofitting
- High customer satisfaction thanks to maximum ease of use, modern system technology and high-quality design
Frequently asked questions about retractable towbars
Yes, retractable towbars are available as a retrofit solution for many vehicles. However, there are major differences between the systems. Particularly convenient variants work fully electrically and are automatically extended and retracted at the touch of a button, such as the ORIS_E3. High-quality systems also offer precise integration into the vehicle and reliable function, which is why quality and manufacturer expertise should be considered when making your choice.
Yes, but only with specially developed systems. Fully electric retractable towbars such as the ORIS_E3 are automatically extended and retracted at the touch of a button and are therefore particularly convenient to use. For a long time, this technology was only available as factory-fitted optional original equipment and is now also available for retrofitting.
No bending down, no reaching, no effort: Automatic retraction and extension offer maximum convenience: the towbar is extended electrical and disappears automatically under the bumper when not in use. There is no need to swivel the ball head in and out manually. At the same time, the vehicle's appearance is retained, and the towbar is always ready for use. High-quality systems such as the ORIS_E3 also offer safety functions such as anti-trap protection.
Due to their design, retractable systems are more complex and therefore generally more expensive than fixed or detachable systems. On the other hand, there is no need to manually insert or stow a ball neck, and the towbar almost always remains completely invisible under the bumper when not in use - a convenience and design advantage that many users find particularly important.
Modern retractable towbars usually have European type approval (ECE). In most cases, no additional registration in the vehicle documents is therefore necessary, provided that the installation is carried out professionally in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
That depends on the individual requirements. Detachable towbars are a flexible and usually more cost-effective solution but require manual insertion and removal of the ball head. Retractable systems, on the other hand, offer significantly more convenience as they remain permanently attached to the vehicle and can simply be folded out when required. Fully electrical retractable variants also offer convenience on a par with a factory-fitted towbar and combine this with integration that is invisible in everyday life.