ease of entry / exit ? - Toyota Yaris Forums

yaris-? · 11-05-2008, 07:49 PM

Okay i'm 40 something, how is ease of entry / exit ? (I will check 4 myself later)

rningonfumes · 11-05-2008, 07:54 PM

I'm 6 feet tall.

Getting in and out is quite comfortable. The entrance is no way like that of a civic hatch back from the late 90s (if you've been in and out of civics). The ride height and the seating position (upright) are definitely positive.

The doors swing out nice and wide and the roof line isn't too low for you to have to bend your neck.

The only problems I've read about here is that for the more...larger or tall- long legged set of folks, the thigh support may be lacking.

Sodium Duck · 11-05-2008, 08:17 PM

I think the seats are pretty high up, as far as a car goes. I'm 5'7" and I can just slide in and out no problem.

In my old '99 Contour, I fell into the seats -- they were so low.

Doug007 · 11-05-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris-?

Okay i'm 40 something, how is ease of entry / exit ? (I will check 4 myself later)

I've got a few years on you and I'm 6+', no problems. In fact, the entire cabin has more room than many full size cars.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-05-2008, 11:03 PM

I'm 6' upon the original test drive, I bumped my head on the roof getting in, after that, i've not done it anymore...lol i have plenty of leg room, but I have to sit w/ the seat completely back on the track...

Revsson · 11-06-2008, 02:27 AM

My elderly parents were amazed how easy it is for them to get in and out.
Neither one of them tried the back seat, but with that grab handle in the front, they
might not have a problem with that either.

MadMax · 11-06-2008, 08:48 AM

I'm 45, 6' 2" and ~210 lbs. I have no problems getting in or out of my Yaris hatch. The Dodge Avenger I rented last week, that was a different situation!

And I agree with Sodium Duck that the seat sits high. I wish I could lower it a bit...

Cheers! M2

yaris-? · 11-06-2008, 11:09 AM

OP here, my stock 2000 Civic is too low IMO - the only Yaris I tried was better but that was at a car show earlier this year so am glad to hear this !

voodoo22 · 11-06-2008, 11:19 AM

You may find the hatch easier to get in and out of as it sits higher than the sedan.

Stargate YARlantIS · 11-06-2008, 11:30 AM

I agree as well, seats are kinda high, but even still, there is a load of head room. will an after market seat sit lower??

tetzyamis · 11-06-2008, 02:37 PM

My parents are in 50's and 60's, but they have no problem at all.

nemelek · 11-06-2008, 03:13 PM

I parked next to a Camery and it seems that the Yaris is 1 - 2 inches higher.

puetato89 · 11-06-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stargate YARlantIS

I agree as well, seats are kinda high, but even still, there is a load of head room. will an after market seat sit lower??

i hope not... im a midget, if they do im screwed

Derek3CE · 11-06-2008, 04:19 PM

Try getting in and out of a Fiero (basically sit on the ground and then hoist yourself in, LOL). My Echo hatch is a piece of cake compared to that.

*jclo3313* · 11-06-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm 38, 6' and 250lbs with bad knees and I can get in or out of the back seat with ease. The fronts are a no brainer, easy peazy.

tetzyamis · 11-06-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nemelek

I parked next to a Camery and it seems that the Yaris is 1 - 2 inches higher.

I don't know exactly how high Yaris is, but when I sit on Yaris LB, it feels like it's between regular car and 1st gen RAV4.
It feels like other cars are smaller when I drive Yaris LB

Altitude · 11-06-2008, 09:29 PM

6'4 - 44 - No problems getting in or out of the hatchback.

11-05-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
yaris-? Drives: 2000 Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 20	ease of entry / exit ? Okay i'm 40 something, how is ease of entry / exit ? (I will check 4 myself later) __________________ http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...9,1.768799&z=9

11-05-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	I think the seats are pretty high up, as far as a car goes. I'm 5'7" and I can just slide in and out no problem. In my old '99 Contour, I fell into the seats -- they were so low. __________________ 42.88

11-05-2008, 11:03 PM	#5
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	I'm 6' upon the original test drive, I bumped my head on the roof getting in, after that, i've not done it anymore...lol i have plenty of leg room, but I have to sit w/ the seat completely back on the track... __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-06-2008, 11:09 AM	#8
yaris-? Drives: 2000 Civic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 20	OP here, my stock 2000 Civic is too low IMO - the only Yaris I tried was better but that was at a car show earlier this year so am glad to hear this ! __________________ http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...9,1.768799&z=9

11-06-2008, 11:30 AM	#10
Stargate YARlantIS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Posts: 351	I agree as well, seats are kinda high, but even still, there is a load of head room. will an after market seat sit lower?? __________________ Visualize whirled peas. Peace, Love and Good Smoke! --Tommy Chong

11-05-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	I'm 6 feet tall. Getting in and out is quite comfortable. The entrance is no way like that of a civic hatch back from the late 90s (if you've been in and out of civics). The ride height and the seating position (upright) are definitely positive. The doors swing out nice and wide and the roof line isn't too low for you to have to bend your neck. The only problems I've read about here is that for the more...larger or tall- long legged set of folks, the thigh support may be lacking.

11-06-2008, 02:27 AM	#6
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	My elderly parents were amazed how easy it is for them to get in and out. Neither one of them tried the back seat, but with that grab handle in the front, they might not have a problem with that either.

11-06-2008, 08:48 AM	#7
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I'm 45, 6' 2" and ~210 lbs. I have no problems getting in or out of my Yaris hatch. The Dodge Avenger I rented last week, that was a different situation! And I agree with Sodium Duck that the seat sits high. I wish I could lower it a bit... Cheers! M2

11-06-2008, 11:19 AM	#9
voodoo22 Drives: Yaris Sedan (auto) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 545	You may find the hatch easier to get in and out of as it sits higher than the sedan.

11-06-2008, 02:37 PM	#11
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	My parents are in 50's and 60's, but they have no problem at all.

11-06-2008, 03:13 PM	#12
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I parked next to a Camery and it seems that the Yaris is 1 - 2 inches higher. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

11-06-2008, 04:19 PM	#14
Derek3CE Vitz! View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Echo 3dr HB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 26	Try getting in and out of a Fiero (basically sit on the ground and then hoist yourself in, LOL). My Echo hatch is a piece of cake compared to that. __________________ 2005 Toyota Echo CE Hatch -- GTSpec strut tower brace & front chassis under brace, Tanabe rear under brace, Progress 22mm rear anti-sway bar, Energy Suspension front poly anti-sway bar bushings, 16x7 MB Boost wheels, 205/40R16 Toyo Proxes 4, JDM power mirrors, Tein SuperStreet coilovers w/pillowball mounts, TRD Quickshifter (using stock weighted shift knob) --

11-06-2008, 04:27 PM	#15
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	I'm 38, 6' and 250lbs with bad knees and I can get in or out of the back seat with ease. The fronts are a no brainer, easy peazy. __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

11-06-2008, 09:29 PM	#17
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	6'4 - 44 - No problems getting in or out of the hatchback.

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