long legs vs. the shift stick

Another option you may want to consider is having your seat moved back further. There have been other threads in the forums about having this done for ppl that need the extra room. I'm right at 6' and there is *just* enough room for me to comfortably get in/out and move around. I can imagine having a couple extra inches being a problem.

I hope this helps!

 

If you move the seat, I believe there are sensors that also have to be properly positioned for the seatbelt and air bag. There are posts here or on PriusOnLine which go into lengthy discussions of the pros and cons of moving the seat.

 

Is your seat all the way back? If not, Why not? I'm ' and have mine nearly all the way back. Would probably be all the way back but I find the Prius seats more comfortable with a "Detroit" lean, than vertical. When the seat back is vertical the seats are hard on the spine, I think. I lay back a good 20 degrees.

When is the lever hitting you? and where? and how?
From the sounds of things this is happening when you are driving, not getting in and I, because for the life of me I can't figure out how to get my knee that high when entering the car!