Question for tall people - Toyota Yaris Forums

gm830 · 05-19-2007, 05:58 AM

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 · 05-19-2007, 08:54 AM

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 · 05-19-2007, 10:27 AM

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 · 05-19-2007, 10:29 AM

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 !

kaboom · 05-19-2007, 03:09 PM

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

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

brickhardmeat · 05-19-2007, 03:30 PM

6' 1' no problems

falkor_99 · 05-19-2007, 10:30 AM

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.

gm830 · 05-19-2007, 01:35 PM

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 · 05-19-2007, 02:26 PM

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.

blacksan · 05-19-2007, 05:04 PM

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

ECHOKnight2000 · 05-19-2007, 05:11 PM

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

blkyaris · 05-19-2007, 11:45 PM

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 · 05-19-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blkyaris

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 · 05-20-2007, 12:12 AM

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

blacksan · 05-20-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

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 · 10-25-2012, 11:14 PM

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 · 10-26-2012, 02:26 AM

^ 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

nookandcrannycar · 10-26-2012, 08:29 PM

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.

05-19-2007, 05:58 AM	#1
gm830 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 179	Question for tall people 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 =)

05-19-2007, 08:54 AM	#2
msagowitz Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beavercreek OH Posts: 88	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. __________________ Iam on the scene in miami street racing life. -Elsteverino889

05-19-2007, 10:27 AM	#3
Doc Zaius Lurker supreme! View User's Garage Drives: old and boosted! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 792	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. __________________ 2006 Red Blitzed RS 5-door

05-19-2007, 03:30 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	6' 1' no problems __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-19-2007, 05:11 PM	#11
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	The hatch has more head room than the sedan. Not by much but still significant __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

05-19-2007, 10:29 AM	#4
YarisBlazer Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: temple terrace fl Posts: 52	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 !

05-19-2007, 03:09 PM	#5
kaboom Drives: 2007 silver yaris sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 95	I can also sit in the back seat with no problem; do you mean ---- AS A DRIVER ?--------------

05-19-2007, 10:30 AM	#7
falkor_99 Drives: 07 Yaris Blue HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OC Posts: 234	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.

05-19-2007, 01:35 PM	#8
gm830 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 179	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

05-19-2007, 02:26 PM	#9
d4w1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 47	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.

05-19-2007, 05:04 PM	#10
blacksan Drives: 07 Bayou Blue Liftback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,121	I am 5' 10" and 175 Lbs. the drivers side glove box (LB) is where I put my sleeping bag on camping trips.

05-19-2007, 11:45 PM	#12
blkyaris Drives: blkyaris Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hi Posts: 4	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?

05-20-2007, 12:12 AM	#14
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	A telescopic-adjustable steering wheel would be far more useful than height adjustable seats! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

10-25-2012, 11:14 PM	#16
lenzomaru Drives: 07' Yaris S & 89' Mazda 323 LX Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Posts: 37	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 : ( __________________ "Cooler than the other side of the pillow"

10-26-2012, 02:26 AM	#17
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	^ 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 __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

10-26-2012, 08:29 PM	#18
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	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.

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