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nwdixieboy
02-26-2006, 12:52 PM
I assume the seats in the Yaris will be the same as in the Echo. The only problem I had with my Echo was that,since I was tall, the seat had a very short support under my thighs, and, since I drive in it all day as a courier, I used to get very tired after sitting in it for long. I solved this problem by getting a padded cushion and placing a very thick piece of cardboard under the pad so that it gave an extended area ( about 3 inches) for under thigh support. It made a HUGE difference for long drives, although it does requre adjusting it every time you sit down.
I also found a great lumbar pad that straps onto the back of the seat at Relax the Back and added greatly to my seating comfort. In the new Yaris there is at least a seat height adjustment knob.

debbiezan
02-26-2006, 01:56 PM
Seat height adjustment, from what I have read/heard, is only available in the sedan,not the liftback.

why?
02-27-2006, 11:02 AM
The other thing you could do is buy an aftermarket seat. You can get them as low as $150, or prolly less. If you spend all day in your car, it might be worth it.

I plan to add the lightest aftermarket seats I can find when I get my Yaris.