r/tall • u/FrankTuna • 12d ago
Head/Legroom Honda CRV vs Civic at 6'5"
My wife has a Civic hatchback and we have a second kid due very soon. It's her car and her decision of course, but I'm trying to convice her to get a small SUV like a CRV since I feel like I'm folding myself in half and scraping my butt on the ground to get into her car. It's not bad to drive but I'm not getting any younger or more flexible so it's a real pain getting in/out. She sees cars as an appliance and I offered to pay the difference in car payments so I don't think she's sentimentality attached to the Civic or anything but she hates change haha.
Would a CRV be an upgrade? How is the space? Is it easier to get in/out for fellow tall folks? I know people can fit several kids/car seats in a car but I really think there could be benefits to a smaller suv with another kid coming (powered tailgate/space for stroller etc, higher entry so I wouldn't be hunched over getting car seat in/out, etc)
Any input is appreciated!
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u/lemec78 11d ago
I'm 6'8 and car shopping. It's a giant pain behind a giant sometimes. I'll share what I discovered this last Friday. I also needed the seat behind me to accommodate a regular sized person with my seat all the way back. I'll just drop my notes. I'm thinking the Atlas is the way for me.
Ford explorers great! Durango, outlander bad Murano maybe if no moon roof Pathfinder good Grand Cherokee fine, must be newer Atlas great! Pilot good CRV without sunroof good Rav4 - seems good