Is it just the "look" of it? It is removable so if you don't like the look, you only have it there when it's covered by luggage.
I'm very please with my MorganPark rack. It doesn't have the capacity of the factory one and yes, i've heard it all before about drilling the lid....... but after a year I'd have exactly the same in a heartbeat.
where did you get this rack ? couldn't find it over the web