What cars are best suited for tall people?

Flintstone's car. no floor=lots of leg room.

CONVERTIBLES !!!!

Escalades are best for tall people. I'm 6'11" and an escalade is perfect. Better than any other SUV besides a Ford Exursion, or Lincoln Navigator

I guess it depends how tall is tall. I am 6' even and skinny. The most comfortable cars I've owned were an '87 Corolla and a '90 Civic. Both had enough headroom for me, nice supportive seat bolsters, and I could put the seat back so far I couldn't reach the pedals. OTOH, some SUVs I've been in sacrifice legroom to allow for third-row seating.

Don't assume that small cars have small intereiors and/or big cars and SUVs have large interiors!

Very tall people have problems finding the right car because they are usually built for regular people. SUV's are the immediate choice because they are very tall and spacious. At raleigh car rentals I stumbled upon a yaris verso that allowed the driver's seat to go way back, until it met with the passenger's seats behind. I lost a passenger seat but I could drive comfortably.

The Tall Street Journal has a listing of over a dozen different cars along with the heights of each member that recommended the car.

Tall Car Talk - The Tall Street Journal.com

There is some specific car talk about particular cars like the Lincoln Navigator Tall Capacity and 2009 Ford Flex, as well as others like the Mini Cooper, Mercedes, Titan and VW Beetle.

Certainly not a Ford Taurus. I'm 5'10 and drive one. Pretty soon I'm gonna wear a lump in the roof from where my head goes.

I am 6'8 and drive an H2 for a work vehicle. Belive it or not the headroom is terrible in the H2. I am totally cramped up and unhappy driving it- neck pain, back pain. The vehicle looks so high, but it is squatty at the top. Not good for tall people.

I am 6'8 and drive an H2 for a work vehicle. Belive it or not the headroom is terrible in the H2. I am totally cramped up and unhappy driving it- neck pain, back pain. The vehicle looks so high, but it is squatty at the top. Not good for tall people.

Does best suited mean most comfortable? if so, here is a fabulous automobile for tall people. its the toyota camry solara, 2 door. i am 6ft. 5in. and weigh 245. the solara has an abundance of leg and head room. the front seats lay flat back and is very comfortable to fall asleep, if one desires. toyota must have had me in mind, when they designed this vehicle. go see for yourself!

It all depends on the car model. My husband , who is six foot one, was most comfortable for headroom in his Geo Metro, a micro car made by Suzuki for GM. This was better for him than many other larger cars. Don't just assume that larger cars have more headroom - the distance between seat level and ceiling level is what you are looking for.

Move away from cars and get your self a old yellow school bus then u can fit all your friends in as well

http://www.tallclub.co.uk/reviews/index.asp

Try this site.

a yaris verso. it's an mpv version of a yaris. the downside is it's very rare.

4x4 or people carrier.

a toyota megacruiser

I got a used crown victoria from my Dad for my wedding. I'm 6'9" with a 36" inseam and 40" arms. Anyway, I actually found myself moving the seat up in order to fit. Excellent car, loved it. Sold it and am now looking for one with better gas mileage which will also fit a tall person. I'll try the VW bug and the Chevy malibu. Any other suggesitons?

I'm 6'4", my problem is "thigh-room" where my knee is pinned between the steering wheel and the center console area. I have very long longs, headroom is not a problem at all. If the car doesnt have a telescopic steering wheel i'm screwed. So far the best cars i have fit in have been the nissan altima and the chevy impala. I was hoping to get into something like a matrix, vibe, caliber, etc, something with a hatch. That would have been perfect for my hockey gear and frequent road trips. But I cant fit into anything. One of the worst cars I've sat in was the toyota prius. Pretty much, if the car is asian made, I aint fitting, except for the altima.

Does anyone else out there have the "thigh-room" issue like me?

Full Size Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marques, (USED) Lexus LS, or a BMW 7-series. I can vouch for the BMW 7-series, the available leg room is phenomenal and the handling is amazing.

I'm 6'-9" tall. My inseam's about 32-33", depending on the cut of the pants, and arm-length about 40". When we look for cars, I have to ... "try them on". SOME vehicles mash my leg between the door and the steering wheel. SOME I have problems with the dashboard (coming shortly). SOME I just don't fit in. I understand your need for reclining seats and tilt-wheel. The tilt-wheel makes it MUCH easier to get in and out, and the reclining seat, even one or two notches, gives you MUCH more KNEE room.

A number of years ago we went out and did just that. Large cars like Lincolns, amazingly didn't fit. Not because of legroom, per say, but because the dashboard came down too low, and my shin would be directly against the corner of it to reach the pedals. I also tried on a model of a car I'd tried the year before. I didn't fit. The salesman and I wife said I should, but I REALLY didn't (my knee was against the dashboard this year.) After about 1/2 hour of friendly arguing, the salesman went back inside to check the inside measurements. It had changed by ONE INCH, and I KNEW IT. That year, I drove a Hyundai (I fit and could drive, but it felt like driving a go-cart), and a Yugo (which I fit in well, but we didn't like the construction). We ended up with a Citation that year.

A couple of years later, we went through the same "try on" period (it's damn TIRING!), and ended up buying a couple of Dodge Shadows.

When I finally traded the Shadaow in, I got an Explorer, and, trading that in got a Gran Voyager (our kids were getting bigger, and we needed the room).

My 5'-1" wife now drives that one to and from work. We got a 2003 Town-and-Country that fit well, but a bit tight. When they made mods, adding a lift for my scooter, and hand-controls, they also shifted the seat about 2" back. (If they do that for you, make sure they plug the original holes in the floorboard. One of my first cars was done that way without waterproofing those holes, and THEY rusted out!) When my wife drive the T&C, she moves the seat all the way to the front. When I drive, it's all the way to the back. (VERY hard to get in when SHE was last to drive it! ;-) )

Good luck! I know how hard it is to HAVE to "try on" cars. (Vans or SUVs are best fits for me. Some Pickups may have room, too.)

dodge spirit

I'm 6'5" and as far as sports cars go...the only comfortable one I've found is the Nissan 350Z. I can't fit many others. Trucks are always good. The Ford F-250 is a beast and fun to drive.

It doesnt matter the size car, as long as you dont have a problem moving around, the only thing that matters is that the seat goes back far enough!!! I thank Mercedes for making that possible (and the seat also goes down makes it easier)

Convertables

I would have to say that my 2005 Magnum RT AWD is plenty big for myself (6'3" 230 lbs) and my Wife (6'3" 165 lbs). I can even sit behind my wife when she's driving and not feel cramped. The cargo isn't exactly pickup or suv spacious, but with only 2 people in the car, I have had a 50 Gallon water heater, in it's box, in the back. For those that are worried about the rear wheel drive, just get the AWD version. Very easy to handle in snow and I have done so for the last 2 years. Not to mention that the RT has plenty of get up and go if you are into speed, but need a full size. Otherwise, just buy the SXT and get better gas mileage.

dodge sirit

Im 6-1 and my porsche 911 is good with leg room

hmmm...convertibles?

A range rover or a lancer :)

hey seriously, I am after a suv crossover of sorts that has some good leg room for driver. drove a 2007 santa fe last night, great vehicle, but had the seat pulled back as far as poss, still not enough, my leg was still bent at the knee at the gas peddle. any suggestion besides cutting my legs off?

Mostly large SUV's - I had plenty of room in my parents old '86 Suburban (I'm 6'8). I fit OK in my Buick Park Avenue and now in my Isuzu Trooper.

I am 6'6" and the only cars that I have been able to drive with comfort is surprising the Honda Accord (1992-1999), and the Pontiac Grand Prix (1997-1999).

If one is considering a car, reconsider and look into a pickup truck (extended cab). The only 2 trucks that fit men over 6'6" and actually run past 100,000 miles (without major repair) is either the Ford 150 and the Chevy Silverado (2000 and on). The Tundra is too small, the Dodge will break down (had to replace the transmission 3 times thus so far) and the Nissan, I am not sure, although it looks comfortable.

Plus, what Sedan and/or SUV can carry a Christmas Tree (with 4 passengers), a cubic yard of soil with a couple of trees, or move your personal belongings from apartment rental to another apartment (without renting a U-Haul truck)....

I am 6'-7", nearly 300 lbs, and when it comes to luxery on myself actually fitting in a car: well what I have discovered is I can fit in most every car (even a Prius), although this is only as a passenger.

For driving, well that is another story. The only cars that I have actually drove, and the vehicle felt like it was designed for someone over 6'-4", was surprising the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Honda Accord. I don't know about the newer versions, but during the late 1990's, both these cars worked well with my height. For the Prius, if you are over 6' tall, well forget it!...this car was built for little green people.

So, when a tall guy is thinking of purchasing a car, reconsider on convincing your wife (girlfriend, or parents) a pickup truck is the much wiser choice. I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado, and I have no regrets. It runs great (still after 190,000 miles), overall smooth ride and the feel is like a car, or what my wife says, "it rides like a Cadallic". Plus anyone from 5' tall to 6'-9" can drive the Chevy Silverado with ease. Plus, how can one carry long lengths of lumber/pipe, to a cubic yard of drain rock/soil/mulch in Prius....being green has nothing on being comfortable.

I'm a new driver. 6'0", with really long legs. I can drive the driving school's car just fine, but cannot seem to get comfortable in my family's 2005 Toyota Corolla. Currently I slide the seat all the way back, and move the wheel up to its limit, but my leg still brushes against the steering wheel. The car is very jumpy, and I'm afraid that my knee might get stuck on the wheel while my foot is on the gas pedal. Do you have any suggestions on proper seating? It will be my primary vehicle (from now until I get my license and at least 3 years after that) and I really need to get used to it.

I'm 6'7" 320lbs with a big meaty ass. My inseam's only 33", but when sitting my butt definitely pushes me a bit towards the steering wheel, enough that a lot of the cars tall skinny people like don't fit me well. I rarely find cars actually comfortable, usually because the dashboard digs into my right knee, though sometimes it's because my left knee is pinched between the steering wheel and the door.

I work from home most of the time and live in a beautifully walkable neighborhood in Portland, and so I very rarely drive at all. When I do drive, it's likely gonna be at least half an hour each way (less than that I take public transit), and often as much as 3 hours in a day, if I'm going to the coast or skiing or Seattle overnight. So comfort is pretty important. But as a bit of an enthusiast, I can't sacrifice performance, and as someone who pays attention to even basic macroeconomic forecasts, gas mileage is equally important, so I don't make a point of testing SUVs, and I'm willing to consider compact cars if they're comfortable enough.

I try to assign cars to levels of comfort. Some are extremely comfy, with a variety of comfortable leg positions, others are pretty darn good, but with only one way to sit comfortably. Then there's the cars that dig a little into my knee, which I can drive for a while but am not happy about for long trips, though some are worse than others. Finally, there's the cars that I just absolutely cannot drive safely, even around the parking lot, including most sports cars (sigh).

What I've found for comfortable performance:
1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe. Undisputed king of legroom, though my hair would brush against the liner for the sunroof if I leaned the seat forward at all. I owned a 2001 GTP for 9 years, was happy with my 28mpg hwy and 260hp, the cavernous trunk that swallowed acoustic guitars and big suitcases with ease, and of course the unbelievably vast amount of driver legroom and wide seats, still leaving enough space for someone short to sit behind me. The 2004 and later models are a totally different story. This is one of the only cars my leg wouldn't get sore while driving 16 hours a day across the country. Low points were the handling, and in particular the steering, which was both mechanically and viscerally disappointing (I had ongoing problems with leaking, hard-to-fill steering fluid). While it felt solid enough to be passable when I bought it, it got progressively looser and less precise over time, more so than most, and it wasn't that great to begin with.

2007-2009 Nissan Altima. Not QUITE the space and comfort of the Grand Prix, but not by a whole lot. 33mpg with the reasonably peppy 4-cyl, decent handling, decent reliability, and the push-button starting and aux in jack for the stereo are nice touches. This car will probably be my next vehicle, if I can't find something a bit more upscale that's similarly comfortable.

Since the Sentra is surprisingly comfortable for a crappy little compact, and the Maxima is similarly in the 'pretty good' range, I'm eager to try the Nissan-owned 2003-2005 Infiniti G35, though its gas mileage leaves something to be desired. Looking at the pictures of the interior, it looks like there's a huge, Altima/Grand Prix-wide gap between the steering wheel and the center console. If it doesn't pinch the left knee instead, and the seat goes back far enough, this could be a real winner among used luxury vehicles, with exceptional performance and still-current looks. I'm also interested in trying the BMW 3-series coupe, as I haven't tried that one yet, on account of the 5-series and 7-series being unbearable crucibles to sit in, lacking both head and leg room. Several have said it works for them, so I'll give it a go, I'd love to fit in one of those. I'd also like to try the Audi A3, as they offer both a TDI model and a reasonably priced 2.0T quattro, and I think it's a remarkably handsome hatchback/small wagon, but I'm not holding my breath about fitting comfortably.

For other 28mpg+ cars that I'm fairly happy with driving, and would consider owning:
Volkswagen CC (gorgeous, but poor visibility, though its dash doesn't dig into my knee the way the passat, jetta, and golf do just that little bit. Otherwise, I would own a TDI for sure)
Audi A4 (I haven't found one that was uncomfortable yet, though I haven't driven the newest or the 90s models, and none are spectacularly comfy. Great handling and interior though)
2010+ Subaru Legacy (I just wish it weren't so ugly, it handles great and I like the interior, though the 4cyl with CVT feels wimpy)
2003-2008 Mazda 6 (great handling, good performance even with the 4cyl)
Mini Cooper (Comfy enough and great gas mileage, but I want a telescoping wheel and more room)
2010+ Toyota Prius (lots more room than the previous model, unbeatable gas mileage, dull as dishwater driving)
2010+ Chevy Camaro WITHOUT THE SUNROOF (and even then minimal headroom and extremely poor visibility, though 29mpg w/300hp RWD and the looks are fantastic)
2004-2008 Nissan Maxima (not as comfy as Altima, not as good gas mileage, more expensive, fugly until the 2007 update that makes it look like an Altima, but a decent car nonetheless)

Comfy enough, but don't measure up in other areas:
Dodge Charger, Challenger, Magnum, Chrysler 300 (fairly comfortable with decent performance, but lousy gas mileage and weak visibility)
Pontiac G6 (I haven't tried the GTO or G8, though their mileage is inadequate. G6 is BORING)
2006+ Toyota Camry (okay, and reliable, but ungodly boring to look at as well as to drive)
Ford Flex (Yeah, it's a CUV, but I liked the looks anyway. Too bad the gas mileage sucks)
Nissan Sentra (boring to drive, ugly inside and out, only okay gas mileage for a compact, enough space, but hard, uncomfortable seats make this an unacceptable tradeoff. Cheap tho)

I have a 2010 Challenger and have as much head and leg room as in a full size Chev or Dodge pick-up. I'm 6'4" 225 lbs and I can sit up as straight as I like, not raked back for headroom. It's great!

Trucks maybe? I'm not a tall person.

i am in search of a right vehicle for me. bing brought me here. interesting read.
let me introduce myself. i am 6'5'', very broad shouldered, long legged. no beer gut.
make things worse, i am frugal. i drive a lot, hence mpg consideration is very important.
i own a silverado, 3 door luxury edition, and tried ford trucks. surprisingly, they are NOT comfortable for long hauls.
before i get too involved on trucks...
almost every post here assumes main concern is leg room straight forward and headroom.
i have to state something else. it is KNEE ROOM, when you drive for more than 5 minutes, and you are relaxed, and legs simply roll out to the sides. also, clearance between steering wheel and thighs.
and this is why i can not find a reasonably feeling new vehicle.
1. for a tall person, getting in and out of a low seating car kills knees, and does it fast. many won't even be able to do it. so, compacts and subcompacts - hardly. and that's where the best mpg is.
2. for a frugal person, one can not find a good mpg car that is high seating, easy in/out, and has plenty of knee room. when i say good - it is over 30mpg. unless you get into ford escapes hybrid, which, for a frugal person, reliability is a major concern either, and fords are none of that.
3. so, let me pose a riddle. what will be a vehicle for a tall person, for long drives, elevated seating, door jam high enough not to jackknife to get in, has no center console, has no door handles cutting into your knee, is very reliable, and does over 30 mpg? with reasonable cargo space?
so far, i am thumbs down on chevy/ford trucks, as they do not really have leg room enough to allow you straighten your legs; plus, 17mpg is not my goal. no to lexus rx300. no to nissan rogue(handle cuts into the knee) or outlander, plus both have crappy mpg. no on honda cr-v, as i had one and it cuts into knee/shoulder. absolutely no on prius. totally no on rangers, as i had basic cab, and tried extended cab, and both are nightmares, no comfort at all.
i have golden standard of comfort for a guy my size. 91 honda civic. doors flared AWAY from knees; no center console cutting into the right knee; legs can be kept straight; i have 2 inches clearance between roof and head, and don't even have backrest reclined too much.
once i DROP DOWN into the seat, it is super comfy. and still does up to 39mpg.
so, what can i buy, that is designed same way, is as reliable, has at least close enough gas mileage, and allows me to SIT IN, instead of dropping down and jackknifing? i'll buy it!

For the people that keep answering the question by owning a covertible this is not neccessarily true. A convertible still has a roof during the rain and in the winter months. Convertibles generally have less headroom than their hardtop counterparts when the roof is closed. If you are tall driving a convertible which is to small, your line of sight maybe right where the top 6 inches of windshield frame are located which is a major abstruction. Also your head should not exceed the windshield frame or antiroll device in case of a rollover accident. If you are 6ft or 6'1" you should be able to drive most cars as the average male height is 5'10 and you are within 3 inches. If you are over 6'4" looking for two seaters stay away from most older Ferraris and all Lamborginis it's just not in the cards unless they are modified. The Honda S2000 and Mazda Miata are also out of the question.

I must state the newer corvettes are very comfortable for big and tall individuals desiring a two seat sportscar. My first car was a Honda Del Sol which actually had more head and leg room than a Civic from the same year. It was fun to drive and comfortable but lower to the ground than a Corvette. Beyond this you may want to look into 2+2 cars like the Porsche 911, BMW M3, Jaguar xk8, Infinity G35 (which is slightly larger than the 350z), Toyota Solaris, Lexus SC etc. These cars have back seats that are generally used for luggage or small children but do create more room for the front seat to slide back and recline.

I am 6'5" and 260 lbs. I love sportscars but have realized some are just not realistic

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I'm 6'2" with 36" inseam, but being a woman with 175 lbs I could squeeze into most standard cars, it's just that I don't want to anymore! Trucks and SUVs are deceiving, the seats are still made for shorter people and without a telescoping steering wheel - worthless. Most trucks/SUVs don't offer enough headroom: Ford F series, Nissan, BMW X series, Porsche Cayenne... The line of vision comment above is very important, so what I may have enough headroom if I'm looking straight ahead at the visor? You'll end up slouching to look out the windows.
Absolutely hate the reclined position one must assume in a sedan, it's a car not a chaise lounge!!! Doesn't feel safe. Will the seat belt work properly when you are practically lying down?

Right now I am fitting JUST right into a 2008 Prius. It is surprisingly accommodating for tall people, but 6'2" is max. I like the upright sitting position, a la SUV. My seat is actually NOT all the way pushed back and I have enough leg room. And my backrest is very upright, so that I can actually reach the steering wheel (no telescoping :( Men have generally longer arms so for a guy the fit wouldn't be the same.

I've been wondering about the Range Rover? Most people seem to have a foot of space between their heads and the roof?

The Nissan Versa was suited for especailly tall people.

I had an interesting car buying experience years ago. A friend had a FIAT 124 Coupe. I loved the car and wanted it. He offered to sell it to me. He was short and I have long legs. I adjusted the seat for a test drive but it was cramped. I wanted it any way. I extended the seat back as far as it would go. After a year I was tired of leaning forward to reach the steering wheel while able to extend my legs to the pedals. I have found that a sedan with a sunroof that has the shade pulled back gives added headroom.

Volkswagon Bug or a Chevy Malibu

I find that trucks are better for tall people because they have lots of leg room and they are easy to get in and out of. My truck is a 1993 ford ranger.

Surprised no one's mentioned this yet: A convertible. Unlimited headroom :)

If you want a roof though I'd recommend a vehicle with a high roof and lots of legroom. A good example is an Acadia. High roof, decent fuel economy, loads of legroom. Another one would be the camry. I'm 6'4" and fit in a 2007 camry just fine.

I drive a 2000 toyota solara 2 dr.. i am 6 ft. 5. in. and weight 250 lbs. i am very comfortable in my solara. the drivers electric back seat lays flat and i have even slept in my solara. plenty of leg and head room. i believe toyota built this car with me in mind. p.s. the gas mileage is great 29 mpg in town and 31 on the highway. end