My 2011 had a hitch installed when I purchased it used. I removed it since I won't ever need it (now on Craigslist SFBA). It's a Drawtite Hidden Hitch. Here are a few pics for reference. The wire harness came out of the big rubber grommet in the center underbody...
I don't know the differences between the regular XB and Release series. The hitch sits below the bumper and it doesn't get near the exhaust...
I don't know the differences between the regular XB and Release series. The hitch sits below the bumper and it doesn't get near the exhaust...


