Driver Area Size

[OMG70]

I've so far tested 5 vehicles: G70, G80, G90, Stinger, and K900. I couldn't even remotely try to get into the G70, that just wasn't happening. The G80 and G90 seemed exactly the same, it was tightish around the hips and I always bumped my head on the doorway. I also had no chance getting in the stinger, my head kept hitting at neck level with the top of the door and that just wasn't happening.

The K900 actually felt pretty good, it seemed roomier than all the others, still bumped my head a bit, but felt overall the most comfortable. Might look into that model a bit more

This makes me curious. How does everyone get in/out of their cars? I stick one leg in and then drop my ass into the seat before swinging in the trailing leg/shoulder

 

[bdizzle]

This makes me curious. How does everyone get in/out of their cars? I stick one leg in and then drop my ass into the seat before swinging in the trailing leg/shoulder

Doing that simply had the top of the door frame hit me in the neck. Otherwise just sit down backwards and rotate both legs in.

 

[EdP]

This makes me curious. How does everyone get in/out of their cars? I stick one leg in and then drop my ass into the seat before swinging in the trailing leg/shoulder

I did that years ago but my "mature" body prefers butt first, swing in legs.

 

[Staple]

For all the tall G70 drivers, how are you positioned relative to the B pillar? I've been in a Geni-Coupe 3.8 GT for 6 years and have been absolutely spoiled with the seat all the way back and having no problem with visibility to my left side. I'm 6'3" 220lbs and when I test drove the G70, the B pillar was in front of my head. Is this a common issue for sedans and taller folk?

Thanks!

-Staple

 

[Draco-REX]

For all the tall G70 drivers, how are you positioned relative to the B pillar? I've been in a Geni-Coupe 3.8 GT for 6 years and have been absolutely spoiled with the seat all the way back and having no problem with visibility to my left side. I'm 6'3" 220lbs and when I test drove the G70, the B pillar was in front of my head. Is this a common issue for sedans and taller folk?

Thanks!

-Staple

Very common. By positioning the b-pillar directly next to the driver, it will provide more protection to the driver in the event of a side impact. As crash ratings have become more and more strict, manufacturers have started making design changes like this. Other changes are higher belt lines, thicker A-pillars, and even Audi's "flinching" suspensions.

I went from only having owned 2-door cars to having 4-doors cars also. It takes a little adjustment, but it's not that bad. It's rare that you need to see something directly to your side; you'll learn to lean forward slightly, and your blind spots are behind you.

 

[NLJ]

For all the tall G70 drivers, how are you positioned relative to the B pillar? I've been in a Geni-Coupe 3.8 GT for 6 years and have been absolutely spoiled with the seat all the way back and having no problem with visibility to my left side. I'm 6'3" 220lbs and when I test drove the G70, the B pillar was in front of my head. Is this a common issue for sedans and taller folk?

Thanks!

-Staple

Like the Giulia.

 

[Staple]

Very common. By positioning the b-pillar directly next to the driver, it will provide more protection to the driver in the event of a side impact. As crash ratings have become more and more strict, manufacturers have started making design changes like this. Other changes are higher belt lines, thicker A-pillars, and even Audi's "flinching" suspensions.

I went from only having owned 2-door cars to having 4-doors cars also. It takes a little adjustment, but it's not that bad. It's rare that you need to see something directly to your side; you'll learn to lean forward slightly, and your blind spots are behind you.

I can see that being helpful during side impact. My concern is with the seat fully back and the seatback reclined for comfort, the B pillar is no longer aligned with my body/head. I suppose I could get used to it or keep my fingers crossed that they consider a coupe version .

-Staple

 

[Batsgo]

This is from Manual section 3-17

Easy Access Function The system will move the driver's seat and steering wheel automatically as follows: • Exiting the vehicle: The driver’s seat will move rearward and the steering wheel will move upward when the driver’s door is opened and the Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF positon with the gear in P (Park). However, the driver’s seat may not move rearward if there is not enough space between the driver’s seat and the rear seats.

I have been on short end of this feature and tried to fix it along w/2 dealers to no avail. Both dealer techs agree it is not correct. I found [sometimes] if I move the seat all the way back with the switch, b4 opening the door and getting out, the seat will [sometimes] move back to the normal drive position after getting back in. If u go by the manual and the recent you tube, seat should move back out of the way when exiting and return to normal when re-entering. I suspect the program needs to be reprogrammed since the seat can physically move the way expected, otherwise this feature is one that does not work as advertised. Another way to get the seat to move back to normal on entering is by pushing the correctly programmed button [no. 1 or 2 ] near the door handle. My view is that the manual pg 3-15/17 and 3-83 define the proper operation.
Note: I have never found that there is not enough space to move further back as some customer care reps have articulated.