Tall people: how do they fit in the AZ-1, Cappuccino and Beat?

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
04/21/2018 at 11:02 • Filed to: None

Did that little video for work. I’m almost 6'2 and nearly 200lbs so I thought it’d be cool to do one as “Do you think I’d fit?” is the question I’m asked the most :)

DISCUSSION (28)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:22

I know for a fact I don’t fit in a NA-NB Miata, it’s a leg length issue. Ma legs are too damn long.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:22

This settles it. When I have a chance I’m getting a Honda Beat.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:22

I can guarantee you I don’t fit. And if I could it’d look ridiculous.

Variance > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:25

Well, I guess that confirms my suspicions on the AZ-1... I’ve wanted one for ages, but at just shy of 6'2", I always figured I wouldn’t fit (particularly with the long legs that allow me to fit in the Elise).

carcrasher88 > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:42

Seems to be exactly as I figured it would be. I’m 6'2, skinny figure and long legs, so I guess the Beat would be my pick as well, though I wouldn’t kick the Cappuccino out, either.

Also, when you mentioned hitting your head on the frame around the windshield of the AZ-1...reminds me a lot of my first experience with a Gen V Camaro convertible, where I did the exact same thing.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 11:45

This was a really great comparison and video!

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/21/2018 at 12:02

Kinja'd!!!

SmugAardvark > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 12:02

Great video, thank you! I’ve long had the thought in the back of my mind to pursue a Honda Beat, but didn’t want to go through all the trouble just to find out I couldn’t actually fit inside.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig
04/21/2018 at 12:11

More like:

Kinja'd!!!

Spoon II > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 12:53

This is relevant to my interests, since I’m about 6'6"

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
04/21/2018 at 13:37

Ditto! I’m only 6’2” but my knees are always on the sides of the wheel in the NA/NB. I can’t recall if the early models had telescoping wheels, but they sure needed them.

My bro-in-law is 6’2”, 250# but shorter legs and he daily drives an NB...

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 15:06

I test drive a cappuccino years ago. I’m 6’1, and while I fitted ok, I found the windscreen header rail was in my line of sight to the point where I never felt comfortable driving it. Maybe I sit more upright than you.

Pity, I really loved it otherwise.

f86sabre > fhrblig
04/21/2018 at 16:19

That’s pretry much me in our Mini. Still worth it.

Flavien Vidal > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
04/21/2018 at 19:59

Oh yeah if you’re either a bit too strong or a bit too fat, it gets REALLY tight all a sudden hehe

Flavien Vidal > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
04/21/2018 at 20:00

Yes I’ve seen people shorter than myself struggle with Miata in the past...

Flavien Vidal > carcrasher88
04/21/2018 at 20:01

I mostly hit my head there when sitting down :)

It’s really annoying! And yes the Beat sounds the best and it is the most confortable. It’s also the slowest though.

Flavien Vidal > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen
04/21/2018 at 20:03

Yeah, I’m luckily just under that limit and don’t have problem with it... With a slightly taller torso, it might indeed be in your line of sight.

Flavien Vidal > Variance
04/21/2018 at 20:04

Yeah the AZ1 would be a pain

Flavien Vidal > SmugAardvark
04/21/2018 at 20:05

Being able to test drive one is usually the best before buying anything... But I have yet to find someone who couldn’t fit in the Beat :)

Flavien Vidal > winterlegacy, here 'till the end
04/21/2018 at 20:06

You wouldn’t regret it!

Flavien Vidal > Spoon II
04/21/2018 at 20:06

Oh shit! I’d love to see you TRY to fit though :D

Flavien Vidal > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch
04/21/2018 at 20:06

Thx man :)

carcrasher88 > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 20:16

Same for me with the Camaro. It was at a local auto show, 2013 or 2014, as it was the facelifted Gen V. Bright Yellow with the top down.

Didn’t have any issues getting in, but when I got out...bonk. Hit my head on the windshield frame. Haven’t sat in a convertible Camaro since...

SmugAardvark > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 22:01

Of course! I know Duncan Imports has several of them in the U.S. already, but it’s great to know I’d be able to get in and out of it before I venture across the country.

The hard part would be deciding if I’d want to daily a C5 or a Beat. It’d be a relatively pleasant problem to have.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > Flavien Vidal
04/21/2018 at 22:55

I was already looking at possibly getting a Beat once I can afford to splurge on strange Japanese cars, but knowing that it will comfortably fit me is good. I don’t expect to fit much of anyone else, though, my family is full of giants who are almost 190cm tall :)

Flavien Vidal > SmugAardvark
04/22/2018 at 01:28

In the US, I’d go with the C5... The Beat is NOT a fast car and at 70mph, it does like 6500 rpm in 5th :)

The C5 is a funner daily driver for america.

duurtlang > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen
04/22/2018 at 02:59

I’m 188 cm, which is 6'2" in legacy units I presume, and I had a similar problem in a cappuccino. Moreover, with the roof closed my head (not just my hair) hit the roof. I had to tilt my head 45 degrees to the side and it would still hit the roof somewhat. I fit fine in it otherwise though, the width and legroom was acceptable.

I’m more torso than legs.

Spoon II > Flavien Vidal
04/22/2018 at 20:54

Haha, I imagine I might actually get stuck in one of those after watching your video