Cars today are not tall people friendly.

tonymarchetti

I have seen a few post from a few people with needs of knee friendly cars. I am not as tall as some of the people who have posted, only 6'5", but with present day cars I am having comfort issues. The cockpit design of new cars today look nice but they are very unfriendly for people who are tall. My probably is my knee hits the cockpit usually right on the knee cap. This is not a comfortable long distance drive. I need a new car, would love a bench seat, but know that will probably never be an option? Don't want a truck, cost too much to drive. I have a 2004 Toyota Camry and a Jeep Wrangler 2004 that have center consoles but they are low and flat where front console and do not extend out which fit me.

I have two questions:
1. Are there any recent new cars out there that have this in mind?
2. Are any car manufactures discussing this and possibly give options for modified center consoles?

Thanks!
-Tony

cmhj2000

I hear you loud and clear. FWIW my wife bought a new Subaru Forester. Now I'm only 6'2" but I fit in this just fine with room to spare.

suydam

My tall son likes the Chevy Impala. Might try the large Buick too.

xwesx

It's really hard to say with any certainty since people's ideas of comfort vary so much. For example, I found my Fiesta to be very comfortable, even on a long drive, despite the fact that it was truly a tiny car. Our Foresters (second and third gen) are pretty comfortable for our daily use, but I get uncomfortable in them after a few hours of driving (right leg while driving).

Interestingly, I found the space in all positions on the Ford Flex to be very comfortable and spacious, yet still felt snug in a way, when I've been in them. As of now, I'm even planning to buy one in the next year or two as the '15s (last year for the model) are coming back off lease, etc.

berri

Sometimes the problem goes beyond head and legroom I think. Short seat cushion bottoms can make things uncomfortable too. I can't speak to the Flex, but check it out very carefully because it seems like Ford has been shortening some of their seat cushions.

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I suggest trying the Subaru Forester.  My father in law is the same height with long legs.  The Forester was the only option that fit him after two years of test fitting different models.

suydam

Jeep Grand Cherokee also works for some guys I know. What kind of vehicle are you looking for?

berri

I think this is typical govt not thinking strategically. Jack the heck out of car mileage requirements, cars shrink to meet them and more people end up buying trucks, vans and SUV's, ultimately consuming even more fuel than before the regulations. I think Red Foreman on the old 70's Show would sum this up pretty effectively: dumb***