Yup I concur - being very big I struggle finding a car that really fits me. I had a Suzuki Swace recommended due to the Toyota hybrid running gear etc and I simply don't fit - head rubbing on the roof and B pillar too far forward. Funkily enough I whilst I was passing I looked at / sat in the Suzuki S-Cross and whilst I'm not an SUV fan initial impressions were good.
Whilst i'm not a giant, though too much belly these days, i find too many modern cars hopeless for visibility and headroom really can be an issue, i dislike intently the semi reclined sat on the floor position just peering over the window ledges seemingly favoured by the yoof.
We're spoiled in that the Landcruiser you could host a party in with everyone stood up, and whilst out in the Forester today after not driving it for a month the all round visibility headroom and simple switchgear (that just works) are so refreshing compared to modern cars, my wife's not tall yet both of us can find an ideal position, i dislike the Octavia and Golf pool cars for all the above not to mention the hard seats and concrete springs, my bosses previous A3 i wouldn't give you a thankyou for, not one redeeming feature.
You've worried me a bit finding the Swace a tight fit (alreadly dislike long sloping screens leading to really thick A pillars the vision cross sections of which are far too wide), Corolla was a serious contender (assuming possible changes at work don't see me retiring this year), so an extended test drive will be taken following your comments whatever we decide, i found previous Avensis and Auris excellent considering how relatively low they both are but haven't had much to do with Corolla as i'd left car transporting by then.
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