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Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility?
I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault Clio Campus. I am 56 years old and 4 feet 10 inches tall. Price is not a major issue. The problem is finding a suitable car for my size so that I can see above the steering wheel. I already use a cushion as a booster in my present Clio Campus. My main problem is finding a car that has height adjustment and that is comfortable for my short legs to reach the pedals. I have been in a Hyundai i10, which was good, but I found the positioning of the headrest either in the correct position or reversed (by the sales person) in totally the wrong position for my head and neck. I found the same problem with the KIA Picanto headrest. Any ideas would be gratefully received.
Asked on 14 January 2012 by JR, via email

My wife who is 4-feet 11-inches is very happy in her Yaris-based Toyota.
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