Question for tall people

[gm830]

Well I've been researching a lot on the yaris liftback and despite the criticisms about power with speed, etc, I'm falling in love with this car. Just love the design! I was happy with my dodge neon but it just has too many check engine lot problems for a 2000 model with 60k miles...i just do city driving but this just shows me how crappy american cars are made, so it's time for something new! Anyways...one thing that I can't seem to get good information on is room for taller drivers. I'm 6'1, and I really really want my yaris, but i also remember when i was in love with the tercel and when I test drove it i was a little cramped in the front (but i told my parents it felt ok cuz i wanted it lol...but dealer was difficult, so didn't get it). So if anyone over 6ft can comment on this it'd be much appreciated =)

[msagowitz]

I'm 6'3 and I have plenty of room. I drive a sedan, but I have heard people say the hatchback feels like it has more room.

[Doc Zaius]

I'm 6', and pretty broad, and there's LOTS of room. (Hatchback btw). With my front seats in a comfortable position, there's enough leg room that I can easily sit in the back seats too... not 3 across though. But four of me could fit in that car.

[YarisBlazer]

I'm 6'2" and have plenty of room in the Liftback; I've been in the sedan and it seemed smaller so definitely get the Liftback, just move the seat all the way back; I can also sit in the back seat with no problem; go for it ! :headbang:

[falkor_99]

I am 6' 4" and drive the LB and I have pleny of head room and shoulder width room. The only thing that is a little bad is knee room under the steering wheel. If I have my foot on the break if I try to slide it over to the gas it will hit the bottom of the steering wheel. But its not a really big deal, infact I am already over it. But other than that there is lots of room. Hope this helps.:w00t:

[futurelook]

6'-4" LB driver here - like falkor stated above, knee room is a bit of an issue. if the seat slid back just 1-2" more it would be near perfect for me. my lb came with cruise control, and I'm constanly bumping the stalk since, it had to be installed low on the column where you can see it. head and shoulder room are great though.

[gm830]

thanks everyone for your posts! now i don't think there's anything that could stop me from buying the yaris! well...other than the fact that i have no money lol

[d4w1]

I'm 6' 1' at 220lbs and drive a 2007 Yaris Hatchbach with 5 speed manual tranmission plenty of head space and room for me.

[kaboom]

I can also sit in the back seat with no problem;

do you mean ---- AS A DRIVER ?--------------

[brickhardmeat]

6' 1' no problems:thumbsup:

[blacksan]

I am 5' 10" and 175 Lbs. the drivers side glove box (LB) is where I put my sleeping bag on camping trips.:biggrin:

[ECHOKnight2000]

The hatch has more head room than the sedan. Not by much but still significant:thumbsup:

[blkyaris]

interesting post cause im 6'5 and i love my yaris but, if i were to buy aftermarket seats would it make the seating lower? cause i can deal with the knee thing but wanna drive a little more comfortable.....

and on that note....u guys think toyota would add seat height adjustment for upcoming yaris?

[blacksan]

and on that note....u guys think toyota would add seat height adjustment for upcoming yaris?

Most likely no (IMO). The only reason I say that is added cost to buyer consideration. I believe that is why something as basic as anti lock brakes are missing on base model.

[eTiMaGo]

A telescopic-adjustable steering wheel would be far more useful than height adjustable seats!

[blacksan]

A telescopic-adjustable steering wheel would be far more useful than height adjustable seats!

I agree, but I grew up driving cars with AM radio and no power steering. it doesn't take much to satisfy me.

[lenzomaru]

i am 6'2 and i recently bought one (less than a mnth) but i find it really uncomfortable to drive,,wish i could return it : (

[fnkngrv]

^ I am 6'2" about 200lbs and find the Yaris to be very comfortable. Is yours the HB or Sedan....oh btw....NECROMANCER alert...lol

[bewley]

lenzomaru, you could perhaps swap seats (GTI or Rabbit fit) or perhaps this will help: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833

[nookandcrannycar]

I am a fraction of an inch shorter than falkor_99 and futurelook and it sounds as though my legs might be slightly shorter than theirs as mine don't feel as constricted as it sounds theirs may be. A bit more legroom would be nice, but the only place I would want it to 'come from' in the Gen 2 Liftback configuration is the engine bay. I have doubts if that would have been possible within the price point.

[JumpmanYaris]

Holy thread revival batman

[lenzomaru]

^ I am 6'2" about 200lbs and find the Yaris to be very comfortable. Is yours the HB or Sedan....oh btw....NECROMANCER alert...lol


I have the 2007 sedan

[lenzomaru]

lenzomaru, you could perhaps swap seats (GTI or Rabbit fit) or perhaps this will help: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9833

nope not interested in that mod. i wish the seat was lower, like in other cars, the yaris seat is usually high.

[mazilla]

I have Sparco seats on Wedge brackets and it substantially lowered the seat, if you're under 5'10 you may have difficulty seeing low...my 5'4 friend wasn't comfortable driving it around the block.





Yes, I realize the age of the thread. Answering the person above me.

[nookandcrannycar]

I have Sparco seats on Wedge brackets and it substantially lowered the seat, if you're under 5'10 you may have difficulty seeing low...my 5'4 friend wasn't comfortable driving it around the block.





Yes, I realize the age of the thread. Answering the person above me.

Do you now have more leg room (for the driver, with the driver's seat all the way back) than you did with the stock driver's seat?

[why?]

Do you now have more leg room (for the driver, with the driver's seat all the way back) than you did with the stock driver's seat?

You can make it have more leg room. Depending if you want the seat behind the drivers usable or not , once you start modding, it is all up to you.

It is my next mod. I am going to bolt the passenger seat to the floor as far back as possible and as low as possible, in a comfortable position of course, but they aren't going to be able to move it at all. Let them know what a rally co driver feels like.

The drivers one I will have sliders on, but it will be mounted as low as possible, and use all the space, since my back seat is somewhere in florida atm.

I just need to save money and figure out which single piece seats I want. The lighter the better.

[nookandcrannycar]

You can make it have more leg room. Depending if you want the seat behind the drivers usable or not , once you start modding, it is all up to you.

It is my next mod. I am going to bolt the passenger seat to the floor as far back as possible and as low as possible, in a comfortable position of course, but they aren't going to be able to move it at all. Let them know what a rally co driver feels like.

The drivers one I will have sliders on, but it will be mounted as low as possible, and use all the space, since my back seat is somewhere in florida atm.

I just need to save money and figure out which single piece seats I want. The lighter the better.

:thumbsup: Thanks for the info.

[misterwolfe]

I'm 6'1" and had 3 other tall guys like me in the car, one being 340LBs in the front passenger. All 4 of us fit mostly perfectly. I have a 2007 Liftback. My 380LB front passenger was a bit cramped, but he is the size of 2 regular adults. I think my car was pulling to the right with him in it. I do know we were riding on the overload dampeners, it was a very very rough ride that day.

I also have the reclining rear seats though, and that helps immensely for rear seat head room comfort.