Extend right leg for a 6' driver?

[n.one.one]

I'd like to hear from a six foot tall driver who has been in a Y. If you put the seat all the way back can you fully extend your right leg (or close). The answer may vary for a person with long legs vs. someone with a longer upper torso but I'm really looking for whether the distance is 'cramped' or 'ample room'.

Here is a high quality illustration of the question.

 

[SandDune]

I have the same question, but for me it's my left leg.

 

[n.one.one]

I have the same question, but for me it's my left leg.

The illustration still works for you (that's a generic leg that I drew ).

 

[Airgetlam]

As amusing as I find this, there’s also the consideration as to how long your arms are to reach the steering wheel when the seat is back far enough to allow your leg to be extended. Unfortunately, I don’t have access to a Model Y to give you any data.

But given that height from the waist to the head and the waist to the feet can be different on all 6 footers, I think what you’re really looking for is two measurements. One from the back of the seat at the bottom, and then a parallel measurement at arm height. That way you both would get measurements that are more significant to you.

 

[Getlib]

Might not matter, as both drivers appear to be happy with their positions

 

[spsheridan]

Assuming you already have one @n.one.one, you may have a second career developing.

 

[Tree01101]

I'm 6' 7" 230lbs and can let you know next week when I receive my Y

 

[n.one.one]

I'm 6' 7" 230lbs and can let you know next week when I receive my Y

That will be great. I hope you find that you are comfortable.

 

[Tree01101]

That will be great. I hope you find that you are comfortable.

I saw this video today and the guy said he's 6'5.

 

[Kuro Houou]

Being 6'2" and just over 200 lbs, the Model Y was a must for me vs the 3 as well.. I will hopefully be getting mine in a couple weeks and can report back, but from the video's I have seen, it seems to be on part with the dimensions of my 2017 CR-V that I have now which is very comfortable for me.

 

[Tree01101]

That will be great. I hope you find that you are comfortable.

So I have my model Y.... As far as seating goes, I’m not as comfortable as I would like to be. My issue is with the seats, they’re just too narrow for me. The sitting part is OK, the issue I'm having is with the back. When leaning back in the seat, my shoulders are right on the edge of the seat. I can get comfortable by pushing my shoulders towards my chest, but I feel that would just promote bad posture. I also wasn't able to adjust the headrest. However, I may not keep the vehicle because of other reasons (build quality)

 

[Pitbull]

So I have my model Y.... As far as seating goes, I’m not as comfortable as I would like to be. My issue is with the seats, they’re just too narrow for me. The sitting part is OK, the issue I'm having is with the back. When leaning back in the seat, my shoulders are right on the edge of the seat. I can get comfortable by pushing my shoulders towards my chest, but I feel that would just promote bad posture. I also wasn't able to adjust the headrest. However, I may not keep the vehicle because of other reasons (build quality)

I'm also tall and broad-shouldered, and am finding that the plastic pieces of the backing of the driver seat seems to pop/click when I'm forced back into it. Are you experiencing this?

 

[artnalex]

I’m 6’2” and 265lbs. I have no issues whatsoever.

 

[Jimmytheeagle]

6’4” and no issues. I don’t have the seat all the way back. My right knee is bent but I’m very comfortable. I like the narrow seat. Very supportive. I’m 180 lbs. I easily have 5-6 inches of headroom clearance with seat all the way down but for longer drives I adjust the height and tilt during the drive. I really like my Y.

 

[sleepydoc]

I’m 6’5” with a 36” inseam and find my MY about as comfortable as any var I’ve driven. I’m out of town but I’ll check when I get back if I can fully extend my leg. I know I can come close by putting my foot behind the brake pedal.

 

[Terpslax]

My son is 6’6” and 310 and he has plenty of room in the drivers seat of my MYP. His leg is bent but thats the way he prefers it. He has the seat back as far as it will go.

I’m 6’2” 240 and I have PLENTY of room, with the seat all the way back I can extend my leg fully.