Because of holiday travel, I haven't been in one of our long-term cars in a while. It was a pleasure to slip into the Volvo XC60 last night.
Scott had been in it before me and as usual I had to move the seat forward a bunch to fit my lack of height. Then I adjusted the steering wheel for a good grip, the mirrors for a good view, the radio to my tastes.
No matter who gets into the Volvo XC60, they can find a driving position to suit them and still be able to reach all the features around them.
I can't say the same for the Ford Flex. I like the Flex and appreciate its many good points, but I can't reach anything inside its cavernous interior, no matter how I adjust my seat.
Somehow, the Volvo manages to be one size fits all.
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor
prndlol says:
01:02 PM, 01/ 5/10
I know this isn't related, but the moment i saw that garage i was reminded of a wagon or SUV that was backed into the low mounted air duct against the wall and its rear window shattered. Maybe a year back? Was it in fact on this blog, in that garage? Or am i just screwy?
adavis2493 says:
01:26 PM, 01/ 5/10
I would love to drive different cars everyday like you guys, but the seating position would drive me crazy.
Whenever I lend my car off to someone (rare), if I adjust the seat to the original position with the memory, it still feels wrong.
dderosa says:
01:35 PM, 01/ 5/10
@ prndlol: I don't remember that. I'll ask around.
@adavis2493: You get used to it. Funny thing is, when I got into my own car again, it felt so strange.
--Donna
bradyholt says:
01:39 PM, 01/ 5/10
prndlol, that was the Rondo.
Donna, didn't the 2010 Flex add a telescoping steering column? Have you done a test-sit in one?
brn says:
01:49 PM, 01/ 5/10
Looks like the Volvo is the only one that fits in a single parking spot too.
bradyholt says:
06:31 PM, 01/ 5/10
Here's the Rondo post, for prndlol. Different garage:
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2008/04/2007-kia-rondo-want-to-get-away.html
prndlol says:
09:07 AM, 01/ 6/10
bradyholt, thank you- how in the world did you find it? I'm very surprised the post was close to two years ago now.
bradyholt says:
10:24 PM, 01/ 6/10
I remembered which car it was, which made it easy. I just clicked on the "2007 Kia Rondo" category on the right-hand column of the blog and scanned the few dozen entries for that one.