11 Best Non-SUV Cars for Tall Drivers

Being extraordinarily tall makes certain vehicles prohibitive. For example, you won’t find any pictures of Shaquille O’Neal driving a Smart Car. However, being tall shouldn’t resign you to purchasing a gas-guzzling SUV.

There are several sedans that tall individuals will find sufficiently roomy. Here are a handful of vehicles tall motorists deem fit for lengthy beings.

Chevrolet Impala SS

Chevrolet Impala SS
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One long-legged motorist notes that several 90s-era General Motors sedans have a body ideally suited to taller drivers. Chevrolet Impalas are among the models endorsed by space-needy drivers.

Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima
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Height: 6’10”. Vehicle: Nissan Altima. That’s right, one satisfied Altima owner who was likely a basketball star at some point in their life feels at home in a Nissan Altima.

Ford Mondeo/Fusion

Ford Mondeo
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The Ford Fusion you see on the road in the United States is called a Ford Mondeo in other nations. Whatever you call it, the Ford Mondeo/Fusion is a roomy sedan that won’t leave taller drivers suffering Charley Horses when they exit the vehicle.

Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat
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While a compact is all the rage for cost-conscious car buyers, a compact is not an option for tall drivers. However, vehicles like the Volkswagen Passat straddle the line between compact, fuel-efficient cars and spacious full-sized sedans. One 6’8″ driver notes that the VW Passat proved a comfortable vehicle, despite the driver’s sizable frame.

BMW 5 Series

BMW 5 Series
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If you have a larger vehicle budget and want to shop sedans, consider the BMW 5 Series. Not only are the 5 Series beautiful cars, but they also offer the spaciousness that many premium sedans are known for (Maybach, anyone?).

If you’re looking for a tasteful sedan with plenty of room at a premium price point, consider the BMW 5 Series. Then, pray your car doesn’t live up to the derisive “Break My Wallet (BMW)” nickname.

Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry
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One compact vehicle owner who measures 6’7″ explains that long legs don’t always require an unusually long vehicle. They explain that their legs fit perfectly in their Toyota Camry and that most other mid-sized sedans would be just as comfortable.

Subaru Impreza

Subaru Impreza
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The Subaru Impreza has less of a “we’re going hiking!” vibe, and older models even looked like cars straight out of Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. However, more recent versions of the Subaru Impreza are simply modern-looking sedans that one 6’7″ motorist endorses as giant-friendly

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3
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For taller drivers who are also gung-ho about saving the planet, the Tesla Model 3 should be in consideration. Though the Tesla brand elicits strong feelings in both directions, those who have ridden in a Model 3 know that there is ample legroom.

Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf
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Volkswagen, as a brand, has embraced comfort. The Volkswagen Golf is no exception to this comfort-focused modus operandi. While you likely won’t see a Golf driver whizz by you on the highway, you can bet that the golf driver is sufficiently comfortable going 75 in the right-hand lane.

Audi A4

Audi A4
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Audi is a brand that expertly blends comfort and performance. The Audi A4 leans heavily in the former direction, offering a more spacious body type than several other Audi car models (looking at you, A5).

If you’re a taller driver with a moderate to large budget, consider the Audi A4, a spacious sedan you won’t have to do gymnastics getting into or out of.

Buick Lacrosse Super

Buick Lacrosse Super
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One commenter blessed with height but frequently cursed by minimal legroom remembers trips in a Buick Lacrosse Super fondly—More legroom than the typical sedan.

Buick does not have the hippest image among gearheads, but that’s because the brand has always erred on the side of comfort over style. On this list, that’s a very positive thing.

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