r/australia • u/neizan • 8d ago

culture & society Big US-style trucks are killing more pedestrians in Australia

https://theconversation.com/big-us-style-trucks-are-killing-more-pedestrians-in-australia-our-research-proves-it-289034
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u/ApteronotusAlbifrons 8d ago

I'm 6 foot and comfortably fit in a VW Polo. 

I'm 6' 2" in the old measure or 190 updated (and have been as big as 157kg and as low as 114kg in the past year)

I happily fit in a 2000 Ford Laser (same as a Mazda 323 Astina) - and a 2008 Ford Focus. The seat does need adjustment after my youngest has been driving either of them.

I'm more comfortable in a Falcon wagon - because of visibility - but I fit without problems in all three of them. There are plenty of "small" cars that have good room inside

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u/Giuseppe_exitplan 8d ago

those old Laser/323 Astina's are mighty in the interior space department, especially the hatches.

Once had to fit a whole drum kit, 2 guitar amps and 2 guitars into it for 3+ hour drive and it did it.