Why are today's cars made so uncomfortable? (seats, mileage, selling)

[Dburger]

Originally Posted by veritasveritas

I dont know which is uglier..... 2016 prius or nissan cube?

The '16 Prius looks a lot better in person.

[hawaiiancoconut]

Very aerodynamic.

[fluffypoopoo]

Civics are not meant for big people. It's a compact sedan. You should look for the bigger segment such as Accord or Camry.

[Zen88]

My complaint is hard seats. What happened to springs and cushion?

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by fluffypoopoo

Civics are not meant for big people. It's a compact sedan. You should look for the bigger segment such as Accord or Camry.

We have a 2011 Accord and it has lots of room. I am only 5' 6" but I can move both front seats back so far that, in the drivers seat, I can not reach the gas or brake. I am betting that someone 6' or even taller can fit in one.

Also plenty of full size trucks out there.

Cadillac still makes a car for tall (and larger) people.

Not a fan of the Cube and apparently many others share my non fan status as they are dumping it I have heard. Then again I bet you could get a deal on the Cube's right now.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by Vision67

If you want tons of headroom and a wide seat get a truck.

I think it's one reason that the Ford F-150 remains the top selling vehicle.

After all, American's butts are getting wider every year.

Yeah, I think if I had to give my MIL a ride I'd need a pick-up....and a sturdy tailgate.

[f5fstop]

My butt is very comfortable in my Silverado! And my knee has no problems with the center console, and I'm 6'2".

[vision33r]

Let me get this straight, you bought a econo-box car without test driving and now having buyer's remorse?

The trend is actually opposite of what you experienced. We're seeing more and more bigger and softer cars.

The new Civic 16' is as big as 2009 Accord.

New Ford Fusion has electronic dampers that can soak up bumps and even potholes without feeling it.

The newer gen hybrids out today are cozier and quieter than any gas powered cars today. In fact, I just love the surprise look of pedestrians walking in front of my Prius without knowing I'm there.

[Larry Caldwell]

Head room is the big problem for me. I keep bashing my head on the headliner. The head rest on the front seats tops out in the middle of my neck, and doesn't do anything for me. Getting in and out of the doors is also a nuisance, and I have to crawl into the back seat of most SUVs or squash myself into a beach ball. I blame it on all those 5'5" Asian car execs.

[thejackalope]

I have a Dodge Dart rental car and I hit my head getting out of it today... I'm only 5'7"