The 5 - Series lineup includes great seats in all variants; in front they're widely adjustable and especially
good for taller drivers.
There's a reasonable range of adjustment on the seat and steering wheel — although not quite
enough for taller drivers, who may struggle to get comfortable.
Here, the vents don't appear to be adjustable and don't move with the headrests when raised, so the placement may be a bit of an
issue for taller drivers.
The passenger compartment is cramped,
especially for tall drivers, and the 5.3 cubic - foot trunk won't accommodate that much luggage or groceries.
A lower seating position and lots more space
for tall drivers all around, helped by negative curves and a flat bottom steering wheel.
While shorter than average drivers can have a tough time finding the right car, it's equally
hard for taller drivers, perhaps more so.
They open wide to reveal a surprisingly spacious back seat that offers plenty of head - and legroom, even when the front seats are
adjusted for taller drivers.
The result is a car that has best - in - class headroom
for tall drivers when the seat is pushed back and lowered, and is equally class topping for rear leg room.
The one
thing for taller drivers is the center armrest and left armrest are so low taller drivers like me have trouble getting the seat low enough to comfortably rest our arms.
The driving position, however, might be
challenging for taller drivers, as they'll be forced to look at the instrument cluster from above the steering wheel, not through it.
The practical design provided almost 50/50 weight distribution, with a deep luggage compartment ahead of the front - mounted fuel tank and enough interior
space for tall drivers.
Front - seat comfort and space are
good for taller drivers, and the backseat is very spacious for adults, with legroom and headroom to spare.
Also on a positive side, there's
room for tall drivers in each GTI, and although the back seats of each are equally spacious, access to the bench is obviously aided by the extra doors.
It's not
great for taller drivers like me — my arms had to reach too far for the wheel when the seat was positioned to my legs» liking.
Although the rear seat is big enough for three people, legroom becomes nonexistent with the front seat pushed back, which could be a
problem for tall drivers with families.
The Miata was built around the driver with improved seats, better ergonomics and an optimized driving position that's a better
fit for taller drivers.
Outward vision from the driver's seat was acceptable, but there was less headroom
for taller drivers in the Colorado 7.
While the space inside the iA is not really any more accommodating than the Fiesta
for this tall driver with two child seats in the back row, the outward visibility and the center stack are way more user - friendly.
Lows: Uninvolving manual shifter, short front seat backs lack support
for tall drivers over long drives (I'm 6» 4») Overall: Great value for the dollar in a well equipped, attractive, reliable and sporty package.
The front seats track far enough
back for tall drivers, though one editor said the center console encroached a bit much on passenger space.
To begin with, the high front cowl obstructs the vision of the driver in a very noticeable way, and this
goes for taller drivers, not just short ones.
The driver's seat is ergonomically designed with height adjustment control to maximise
comfort for tall drivers, and a tiltable steering wheel gives drivers the opportunity to find that perfect driving position.
Dave Coleman, vehicle development engineer at Mazda R&D, tells me that the MX - 5 was built from the driver's seat up to ensure that this is the best MX - 5 ever as far as seating position, ergonomics and space are concerned;
particularly for taller drivers.
For storage, the back seats fold down, and most of the space is usable (excluding the higher spaces at the very back of the vehicle), but a lack of headroom may be a deal -
breaker for taller drivers.
The luxury crossover SUV offers the power and performance you'd expect from the sporty Porsche brand, with the added benefit of a more spacious build, making it a great
choice for tall drivers and families.
The Accent has plenty of
space for tall drivers, a thrifty four - cylinder gas engine and decent in - car tech for a base - model economy car.