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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Big Dude, Aug 24, 2012.

  1. Big Dude

    Big Dude Member

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    I have '08 Prius and the leg room driver's cockpit fit me fine. The 2010 not so much. Sometimes power seats give more room. Any BIG/Tall men out there with a PIP? How does it fit?
     
    #1 Big Dude, Aug 24, 2012
  2. simply_me

    simply_me New Member

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    I'm 6' and it fits me very well. with room to spare.
     
    #2 simply_me, Aug 24, 2012
  3. bielinsk

    bielinsk Gremlin

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    6' 215 lbs and I fit fine.
     
    #3 bielinsk, Aug 24, 2012
  4. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    6'2" 250 lbs fits just fine! I like it.
     
    #4 retired4999, Aug 24, 2012
  5. Biking Maniac

    Biking Maniac Five Prius – have not sold one yet!

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    195 cm tall and all legs (94 cm inseam), I fit just fine but it seems more spacious in our ''05 and '06 I think.
     
    #5 Biking Maniac, Aug 24, 2012
  6. sdplugin

    sdplugin First Time Prius owner

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    6' 2" and it fits just fine, I'm quite comfortable.
     
    #6 sdplugin, Aug 24, 2012
  7. rogerv

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    My PiP is the base model, so no power seat. But it seems to me to have more legroom than my '06 did (same seating as your '08). I'm 6' tall and fit just fine with the seat as far from the wheel as it will go, and the height adjusted as high as high as it will go. The back rest angle I keep somewhat back, as I have long arms. All things considered, I'm comfortable. You might wish to rent one for a few days before deciding. Good luck.
     
    #7 rogerv, Aug 25, 2012
  8. chesleyn

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    6 ft, 180 lbs and fit great -- back seat included. That was the first place I checked.
     
    #8 chesleyn, Aug 25, 2012
  9. ultraturtle

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    6'3" and do not need to roll the seat anywhere near its rear limit to gain plenty of legroom. Unfortunately (as posted elsewhere in this forum) at the point of comforable legroom, the steering wheel is uncomfortably far forward. Perhaps you suffer the same tradeoff I do - rolling the seat forward enough for comfortable steering wheel access results in cramped legroom.

    Also, as has been posted ad-nauseum, without an airplane-size pillow for lumbar support, the seat is a torture rack for anyone over 6' 2". For what it's worth (after two bad purchases) I found a really good one that somehow seems to help alleviate both problems somewhat:

    Amazon.com: Sleep Innovations Gel Insert Travel Pillow: Home & Kitchen
     
    #9 ultraturtle, Aug 25, 2012
  10. Big Dude

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    Thanks everyone. I'm 6'6' and "executive size" (the new PC word). I'll be in the showroom as soon as the 2013 models hit the mid-west.
     
    #10 Big Dude, Aug 25, 2012
  11. Biking Maniac

    Biking Maniac Five Prius – have not sold one yet!

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    There are several of us in Wisconsin with PIPs. If you care to send a private message we can figure out if any of us live close to you and let you check one out.
     
    #11 Biking Maniac, Aug 26, 2012
  12. extendmyseat

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    You may purchase seat extenders on PriusChat that will give you 4" of additional legroom. The seat extenders offer a simple DIY solution for taller drivers.
     
    #12 extendmyseat, Aug 28, 2012
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    I am 6'5" and there is a easy DIY solution for your Prius C, V and 3. You may purchase seat extenders that will give you up to 4" additional legroom. These are built for taller drivers by taller drivers.
     
    #13 extendmyseat, Aug 28, 2012
  14. YYR123

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    8'2" and I fit fine in my shoebox just in case anyone was wondering !!!! Hahahah


    2007 Prius - 140K - Green
     
    #14 YYR123, Aug 28, 2012
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