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We are about to sell our 2001Y Mercedes C240, the seats of which seem to be about 17” above the garage floor. We much prefer accessing our other car, a Jazz, the seats of which seem to be about 24” above the garage floor. Is the height of the seat above the ground commonly quoted by manufacturers/retailers? If not, could you suggest a small number of possible replacements with elevated seating, the exterior dimensions of which do not exceed those of the Mercedes (4,526 x 1,728) so that we could continue to garage both in our rather small garage? We have in mind a comfortable replacement.

Asked on 4 July 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
In descending size order:-

Ford C-Max (best access of all).

New Renault Scenic (coming July).

Mercedes A Class

Nissan Note.

Toyota Yaris.

Suzuki Splash.

Vauxhall Agila.

Hyundai i10.
Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:
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