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Top cars for tall people in 2022

Looking for a vehicle with loads of head and legroom to accommodate your tall frame? Check out our list of the top new cars for tall people.

Buying a Car

Shopping for a vehicle requires many considerations, with practicality, efficiency, running costs, performance, initial list price and brand preference all being key considerations, but what if you happen to be a particularly tall person, which cars will suit you best? We have come up with a 5-car list that will be ideal for taller drivers, and since list price is incredibly important, we have set our budget at a maximum of R750 000.

Hyundai Tucson

The new Tuscon is a leap forward for the brand in terms of in-car technologies, design and build quality. It also happens to offer great front head and legroom.

Front headroom: 1 005.8mm

Front legroom: 1 054.1mm

 

Kia Seltos

 
The most budget-friendly option on our list comes from Kia in the form of the Seltos, which offers big car space at a compact car price.
 
Front headroom: 1 016mm
Front legroom: 1 051mm
 

Mazda CX-5

The CX-5 is the largest product Mazda currently sell in South Africa, offering enough head and legroom up front to accommodate larger drivers.

Front headroom: 1 020mm

Front legroom: 1 042mm

Subaru Forester

Subaru's most successful global model is a great option for tall drivers, sporting impressive front head and legroom.

Front headroom: 1 046.5mm

Front legroom: 1 099.8mm

 

Volkswagen Tiguan

The Tiguan is one of the best products Volkswagen makes, ticking all of the proverbial boxes, including a capacious interior suited for tall drivers.
 
Front headroom: 1 005.8mm
Front legroom: 1 021.1mm
 
Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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