So disappointed in seat height!

[malibu99]

I’ve been on a list for a 2025 hybrid 4Runner for 4 months. We went to the auto show Friday night, I’m 5‘1“, sat in the Limited (no hood scoop) and I can’t see over the hood! This is a terrible design for short people. They also slanted the windshield more so it feels like a cave inside compared to the 5th 4Runners that felt so spacious inside.

Ugh, now I’m going to get either a CRV or a Highlander.

BTW…Anyone know the seat height for both the RAV4 and Highlander? When the seat is in its tallest/highest position, how many inches from the base of the seat to the ground? I can’t seem to find this info anywhere.

 

[ModernDay4Runner]

I suggest that you go to Toyota and Honda dealerships and sit inside the CRV, Highlander, or RAV4, like you did the 4Runner.

 

[jeffpz]

I’ve been on a list for a 2025 hybrid 4Runner for 4 months. We went to the auto show Friday night, I’m 5‘1“, sat in the Limited (no hood scoop) and I can’t see over the hood! This is a terrible design for short people. They also slanted the windshield more so it feels like a cave inside compared to the 5th 4Runners that felt so spacious inside.

Ugh, now I’m going to get either a CRV or a Highlander.

BTW…Anyone know the seat height for both the RAV4 and Highlander? When the seat is in its tallest/highest position, how many inches from the base of the seat to the ground? I can’t seem to find this info anywhere.

From the ground or from the floor of the car? BTW my 2022 Hybrid Highlander has averaged 32 mpg.

 

[Dead Horse]

Probably not, because car show cars aren't powered up, but...Did you raise the seat? That can make a big difference.

 

[malibu99]

From the ground or from the floor of the car? BTW my 2022 Hybrid Highlander has averaged 32 mpg.

From the ground…trying to see how high I sit up from road

 

[malibu99]

Probably not, because car show cars aren't powered up, but...Did you raise the seat? That can make a big difference.

good point, but actually, this one was powered, and I raised the seat as high as it could go

 

[jeffpz]

I’ve been on a list for a 2025 hybrid 4Runner for 4 months. We went to the auto show Friday night, I’m 5‘1“, sat in the Limited (no hood scoop) and I can’t see over the hood! This is a terrible design for short people. They also slanted the windshield more so it feels like a cave inside compared to the 5th 4Runners that felt so spacious inside.

Ugh, now I’m going to get either a CRV or a Highlander.

BTW…Anyone know the seat height for both the RAV4 and Highlander? When the seat is in its tallest/highest position, how many inches from the base of the seat to the ground? I can’t seem to find this info anywhere.

RAV about 27", Highlander about 29"

 

[malibu99]

RAV about 27", Highlander about 29"

Thank you….SO MUCH!!!

 

[Lotzof4Runners]

Part of the reason why it feels like a cave inside is because the headliner is now black. It has been gray since way back when I had a 4th Gen. I'm 6'2" and I felt claustrophobic inside. FWIW - I can't see over the hood either. They totally changed the windshield. It feels smaller from top to bottom and the slope feels different. It took me a little time to get used to the limited view.

Wondering if you might consider a "purple" brand seat cushion. Seriously, I bought one of these for my desk chair. They are insanely comfortable and it might give you enough lift to see over the hood.

https://purple.com/seat-cushions/of...2hEqwguWws9Yf8fx__ttIBxuZSKa6FwrrCBB6I2JKCMa3

 

[malibu99]

Part of the reason why it feels like a cave inside is because the headliner is now black. It has been gray since way back when I had a 4th Gen. I'm 6'2" and I felt claustrophobic inside. FWIW - I can't see over the hood either. They totally changed the windshield. It feels smaller from top to bottom and the slope feels different. It took me a little time to get used to the limited view.

Wondering if you might consider a "purple" brand seat cushion. Seriously, I bought one of these for my desk chair. They are insanely comfortable and it might give you enough lift to see over the hood.

yes that sloped window makes it worse! Did you actually buy one? Cave and all? If yes how long did it take til you felt comfortable? I have my moms purple seat cushion and can definitely try that, don’t want to buy a 4Runner unless I can test drive it first though

https://purple.com/seat-cushions/of...2hEqwguWws9Yf8fx__ttIBxuZSKa6FwrrCBB6I2JKCMa3

 

[Lotzof4Runners]

I ordered a TRD Sport.. It's sitting in port in Portland. since last Friday. Up to 20 days of processing time in port and one day to the dealer. I'm super excited about this one.

 

[malibu99]

I suggest that you go to Toyota and Honda dealerships and sit inside the CRV, Highlander, or RAV4, like you did the 4Runner.

That’s soooo exciting, congratulations!
Im about 30 minutes from port of Portland, I’ll drive over and take a pic for you

 

[Nodak]

if you want an idea of the size of the portal regional port, its really fracking huge. zoomed in aread is the loading zone for the rail cars. notice the ramps to ease loading of cars.

some of the smaller ports have moveable ramps instead of fixed one.

 

[StickerFab]

We have manual seats (SR5 PT4WD), and while in Mexico my wife (5'1.5") did a 70-100 pull. I hope she could see over the hood. I raised them to a position I felt okay with (5'8" or maybe a little less as I age), and she raised them just a bit more.

It may be more problematic with off-roading, but there are obstacles no one can really see at certain angles.

Depending on what trim you would have, 360 cameras can aide in maneuvering. Maybe try the Land Cruiser too?