Question for tall people - Toyota Yaris Forums

gm830 · 05-19-2007, 06:58 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, 09:54 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, 11:27 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, 11:29 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, 04:09 PM

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

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

brickhardmeat · 05-19-2007, 04:30 PM

6' 1' no problems

falkor_99 · 05-19-2007, 11:30 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.

futurelook · 05-19-2007, 12:06 PM

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 · 05-19-2007, 02:35 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, 03:26 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, 06:04 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, 06:11 PM

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

blkyaris · 05-20-2007, 12:45 AM

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 · 05-20-2007, 12:52 AM

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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, 01:12 AM

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

blacksan · 05-20-2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

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 · 10-26-2012, 12:14 AM

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, 03:26 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

05-19-2007, 06:58 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, 09:54 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, 11:27 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, 04:30 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, 06:11 PM	#12
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, 11:29 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, 04:09 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, 11:30 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, 12:06 PM	#8
futurelook Be ready! Drives: 07 white Lb Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3	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.

05-19-2007, 02:35 PM	#9
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, 03:26 PM	#10
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, 06:04 PM	#11
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.

05-20-2007, 12:45 AM	#13
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, 01:12 AM	#15
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...

10-26-2012, 12:14 AM	#17
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, 03:26 AM	#18
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.*

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