Tip on Echo/Yaris seats for tall drivers - Toyota Yaris Forums

nwdixieboy · 02-26-2006, 11:52 AM

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, 12:56 PM

Seat height adjustment, from what I have read/heard, is only available in the sedan,not the liftback.

why? · 02-27-2006, 10:02 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.

02-26-2006, 11:52 AM	#1
nwdixieboy Drives: ecoh Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 24	Tip on Echo/Yaris seats for tall drivers 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.

02-26-2006, 12:56 PM	#2
debbiezan Drives: 2000 Dodge Stratus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: WV Posts: 3	seat adjustment Seat height adjustment, from what I have read/heard, is only available in the sedan,not the liftback.

02-27-2006, 10:02 AM	#3
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	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.