Best Cars and SUVs for Tall People

“When judging cars, I pay particular attention to the balance of legroom, headroom, and comfortable reach to the steering wheel," says Ryan Pszczolkowski, CR’s tire program manager, who’s 6 feet, 2 inches tall. “Having a steering wheel that can tilt and telescope makes a big difference.”

Pszczolkowski says tall drivers don’t necessarily have to buy a bigger vehicle to find comfort. And he cautions that some models give drivers space at the expense of room for rear passengers. It’s important to see how a car will work for your specific needs before buying, and that often means taking the whole family to the dealership for a fitting.

To steer you in the right direction, we’ve identified the best cars and SUVs for tall drivers in several size classes. Within each class, we also list the next best alternative when there is another clear standout. We omitted the large SUV class because none are currently CR Recommended. Measurements and comfort ratings can be compared on model pages linked to from the ratings boxes below.

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