2010 Prius - needs fully adjustable driver's seat

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by sorka

All of the cars I've ever owned had adjustable seat heights:

1) '91 Mazda 626
2) '93 300ZX Twin Turbo
3) '01 C5 Corvette
4) '92 300ZX Twin Turbo.
5) '95 Lexus SC400.
6) '04 Infiniti FX45
7) '04 Dodge Durango Limited HEMI(Hatin that Hemi currently .

I think cars without adjustable seat heights are very rare. I find it hard to believe you had 8 cars with fixed seat heights.

Even the airplanes I fly don't have height adjustable seats. I have to use a cushion to see out of some of them.

Here is my list of cars. Note that none of them are what you might call luxury cars, except the Aerostar was the top of the line, but still a Ford minivan:

1) '72 Jeep C-J5.
2) '69 Camaro.
3) '79 Honda Accord.
4) '84 Honda CR-X.
5) '87 Subaru turbo wagon 4wd
6) '92 Honda Accord.
7) '94 Ford Eddie Bauer Aerostar 4wd.
8) '06 Toyota Prius.

The Aerostar has the best seats. They are just great, with power lumbar support, but still no height adjustment.

Tom

[OZ132]

Sent Toyota an email: "Ergonomics of seat/steering wheel position must have been designed for, a monkey????"
With everything else about the vehicle so great, It amazes me they haven't figured this out. Can't be rocket science. U.S. cars have had comfortable driving position forever--even compacts.
Maybe problem is they are rocket scientists. Seems to me I remember when Werner Van Braun and his boys had to be told by the Gemini/Apollo Astronauts they needed a window in the capsule....

[Jiipa]

Well I guess I am a monkey then. The Prius is not for you, buy something elsa.

[KayakerNC]

Originally Posted by OZ132

Sent Toyota an email: "Ergonomics of seat/steering wheel position must have been designed for, a monkey????"
With everything else about the vehicle so great, It amazes me they haven't figured this out. Can't be rocket science. U.S. cars have had comfortable driving position forever--even compacts.
Maybe problem is they are rocket scientists. Seems to me I remember when Werner Van Braun and his boys had to be told by the Gemini/Apollo Astronauts they needed a window in the capsule....

I find the seats comfortable...and I'm a monkey??????

[McDonald]

The seats are comfortable to sit in, but they need to be height adjustable with a telescoping steering wheel. I'm 5'10 and have not (and can not, because I need the seat lower) find a good combination of angles for driving.

[TonyPSchaefer]

Originally Posted by OZ132

Sent Toyota an email: "Ergonomics of seat/steering wheel position must have been designed for, a monkey????"

Here's a picture of me, the average Prius owner:

I know, I know. You all thought I looked like my avatar.

[cycledrum]

The point I am trying to make Tom / qbee42 is ....

A shorter person comes out ok with the fixed seat height of the Prius, they can always add a cushion to raise up.

Of course a medium, ideal sitting height person will see ok in the car.

Because the Prius has a very aerodynamic shape and sloped roofline a tall person or driver with tall sitting height can be very screwed trying to see traffic lights. Reclining the seatback can help a little bit, but there comes a point when your leaned back too far. It's not like one can just lower down the seat bottom - it's fixed in place.

I don't need proof that the Prius does not need 1 height adjustable seat. It's not a big deal to be asking for. And I don't like 'dumbing the car down' so it becomes less attractive such that the average sized driver's can have more supply to choose from.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by Jiipa

Well I guess I am a monkey then. The Prius is not for you, buy something elsa.

What other hybrid hatchback is on the market right now? Besides the much more gas thirsty Ford Escape Hybrid.

I don't need a sedan, so that leaves the Prius or a stupid conventional car that idles away gas when stopped.

[cycledrum]

Originally Posted by cycledrum

What other hybrid hatchback is on the market right now? Besides the much more gas thirsty Ford Escape Hybrid.

I don't need a sedan, so that leaves the Prius or a stupid conventional car that idles away gas when stopped.

Well, none. Looks like that will change next year. Finally, the Prius gets direct, 5 door hatchback competition, yeah! It's about darn time ...

from honda.com , fuuture models / concepts

"Our newest hybrid is a futuristic five-door hatchback that sports a unique style and sleek design. It is powered by a new lighter weight and efficient Integrated Motor Assist IMA® Hybrid system that offers a spirited ride, with plenty of amenities. And it’s all within your reach, starting in early 2009."