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philiph

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Sit position for taller people
« on: August 21, 2019, 12:50:09 PM »
Taller people behind the wheel can't get a good sitting position in my MK1 Jazz.

Is it the Mk2 or 3 better in that expect? Can the seats go a bit lower than the mk1?




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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2019, 02:36:05 PM »
Don't forget that the drivers seat is adjustable for height. It's the lever to the outside of the seat. As the seat goes down it moves back slightly.

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philiph

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2019, 02:38:52 PM »
Thanks!
It's already on the lowest setting. The steering wheel on the highest. :)


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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2019, 04:10:09 PM »
How tall are you? I am 185 cm and I have no problem with the seating. My steering wheel is quite low and the driving seat is not fully back.

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2019, 06:54:30 PM »
Hi,

Mk 3 (2019) - not good for very tall people .
I am  only 1,80 and my seating is ok  but my son at 1,90 are not able to get the seat fully back.
Honda made some changes for the updated version to gain more space in the rear.




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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2019, 09:19:00 PM »
Think a slight lack of legroom in the front was mentioned in one of the first Which Reviews I read about the Mk3. Even though I'm 183cm, I still don't have the seat all the way back and this confirms that a lot depends on how you prefer to sit. I don't like a long legged position but others do.

The impression I get from reviews is that the Mk3 is no better than either of the 2 previous cars. Can't speak for the Mk1 but it has the same seat travel as the Mk2.

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2019, 08:05:11 AM »
How tall are we talking here?

I'm just over 6 foot, and quite chunky, and I find the mark 1 okay. In fact, I don't need the seat right back, just one notch forward is comfortable for me.

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2019, 09:16:28 AM »
quite chunky,
That's me too. Well chunky, some might say.

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2019, 10:48:20 AM »
Just a bit left field. Overall height is not the only variable. For example I have a long body and short legs. I'm 6 foot but if my legs matched my body I'd probably be 6 foot 5 inches!

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2019, 02:20:49 PM »
I have a long body and short legs. I'tm 6 foot but if my legs matched my body I'd probably be 6 foot 5 inches!

That was wierd, I had visions of you saying 9ft 6 or something.  ;D

Other half is a member of the long leg club.

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Re: Sit position for taller people
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2019, 03:07:49 PM »
Just a bit left field. Overall height is not the only variable. For example I have a long body and short legs. I'm 6 foot but if my legs matched my body I'd probably be 6 foot 5 inches!
My Son has a friend built like that.  The only car he is comfortable in is a Toyota Land Cruiser.

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