Despite the arrival of the new electric EX90, Volvo has just updated the XC90 to sell alongside it. The big seven-seat SUV remains a fantastic option despite its near 10-year stint in Volvo’s range.
How to choose the best car for tall people
While on-paper measurements and top 10 lists such as this can help to whittle down your car-buying longlist, there’s no substitute for visiting your local dealership and testing out cars for yourself.
This is especially pertinent for taller people; if you have longer than average legs or arms – or perhaps wider shoulders or hips – sitting in a car before you buy is essential.
Don’t be afraid to fiddle with seat and wheel controls to see if you can find the perfect driving position, and if you need to carry tall family members too, see if you can fit yourself in the rear seat behind the driver’s seat when your preferred driving position is selected. It’s a test we regularly carry out during our own testing and a great measure for everyday practicality.
If you need a car’s middle row to accommodate two or more larger people, bring them along to the showroom and test out the middle bench for size. If the middle row slides, have a go setting this and see how it might affect boot space or legroom.
Finally, once you’re comfortable, take a test drive. You’ll quickly come to appreciate any blind spots caused or exacerbated by a taller driving position, and you’ll get a feel for how your legs and feet feel in the footwell when operating the pedals.
Try a few cars with this focus on comfort and you’ll soon find the model that’s perfect for you, regardless of your height or size.
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