2019 Copen for a tall dude

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  1. ebalozavr3333

    ebalozavr3333 Copenworld Newbie

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    Hi everyone!

    Looking forward to buy a 2019 Copen and was wondering if anyone here is 195cm/6'4" tall? I had an opportunity to drive some other kei cars and the main issue was the knees being unable to fit under the steering wheel. I've looked up the owner's manual and it seems to only have vertical adjustment, no telescopic. In the other cars right leg needed to be somewhat twisted to get to the brake pedal and this lead to some painful experience so I'm wondering if this thing will be any good in my case.
     
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  2. sunlover

    sunlover Copenworld Regular

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    My husbands 6ft 4 and has drove mine but it is very cramped, hes drove long distance too but it was uncomfortable for him, I suppose it depends if you are slim also.
     
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  3. ebalozavr3333

    ebalozavr3333 Copenworld Newbie

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    I've just driven one myself and can say that it's impossible to fit in there. It really depends on the body type and particular physical dimensions but it's both impossible to use door handle because of the knee and hard to steer because the steering wheel rubs against the legs. It was a CVT one, I no longer consider a manual at all.
    However, it seems to be possible to modify a steering column, make a steering wheel position more adjustable vertically, even make it telescopic. There is some space below the seat in the rear so it could be feasible to lower it a bit as well. Maybe one day I'll buy a Copen for myself and do all this.
     

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