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8987846 · 06-03-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cwik

I'm 6'0, and with the driver seat set up perfect for me, there's about 3 or 4 inches between the back of my seat and the rear left seat. So that means if I want to drive comfortably or safely, there's really only 2 other seats available. I drove 2 co-workers who are approximately 5'0 to 5'4 or so, and they could fit in the passenger-side seats, but there really wasn't much wiggle room. It's possible to fit 3 or 4 people into this car, but I strongly suggest against it unless you absolutely have to.

thanks. i am only 5'7''. do you think i could save like a 6 inches room for the distance between the back seat and driver seat? or is 6 inches room big enough to fit legs?

8987846 · 06-03-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattr762

thanks for the cool picture. i am definitely a lot smaller than these two guys. so i think it will fit my family and friends.

Carlsbad · 06-03-2012, 07:21 PM

I can put two car seats and my 5 and 7 year old in the back. With driver seat in the optimal position (6 1 Driver), my 7 year old was complaining of tight space (a few inches of gap between the backseat and his legs).
Practically, back seats can be used by adults only for short drives.

mityfang · 06-03-2012, 08:27 PM

Yea I was wondering the same thing. Since I'm the oldest of 4, Im going to need to take all my siblings everywhere and was wondering if they would all fit. Im 5 '8, my two sisters are 5'1 and 5'5 and my brother is 5'5. Will we all fit? I could sacrifice my comfort a bit for someone behind me and my 5'1 sister could sit in the passenger side. that way thers a lot of room for the person behind her. Also, how do would you guys define "short drives"? Should a 1 hour ride be okay? Thanks

feedbag · 06-03-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mityfang

Yea I was wondering the same thing. Since I'm the oldest of 4, Im going to need to take all my siblings everywhere and was wondering if they would all fit. Im 5 '8, my two sisters are 5'1 and 5'5 and my brother is 5'5. Will we all fit? I could sacrifice my comfort a bit for someone behind me and my 5'1 sister could sit in the passenger side. that way thers a lot of room for the person behind her. Also, how do would you guys define "short drives"? Should a 1 hour ride be okay? Thanks

Sounds like you might actually be fine.

uspspro · 06-03-2012, 09:45 PM

my wife fit fine behind the 5'5" sales guy during our test drive.

Back seats are useful for throwing stuff back there, kids, and transporting adults in a pinch.

DookDookDGM · 06-03-2012, 10:08 PM

I'm 5'8" and I feel like I don't even dare try to use the back seat, at least on the driver's side. When the car arrived at our dealer my supervisor and I tried to fit in the driver's side, me in the front - he barely fit at all and my knees were in the steering wheel. He's 5'9".

I just think of it as a coat rack.

mityfang · 06-03-2012, 11:19 PM

Ok thanks. Guess this'll be a good commuter and will fit my siblings.

WRXGuy1 · 06-04-2012, 08:28 AM

With my seat comfortably set, there is only about 4" in the rear, now if I HAD to have 4 people in the car I could move up, but it would be uncomfortable for both of us.

smbrm · 06-04-2012, 11:25 AM

The driver's seat base is adjustable for height, and does allow for the creation of toe space under the seat. The passenger seat is not similarly adjusted so there is very very limited toe space under the passenger seat. The passenger, however can adjust their seat further forward as they are not limited by the need to steer.

Sushi · 06-05-2012, 02:16 PM

Just wondering, I am currently driving a Supra MKIII, does anyone know how the backseats of the BRZ/FRS in comparison with the backseats of the MKIII Supra?

Mtechnik · 06-05-2012, 03:25 PM

Definitely looks like more room than a 911 or GTR! That's fine with me

Symbiont · 06-05-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 8987846

Those who already own a brz, have you guys tried put 2 more guys at the back seat? do they fit?
yes i knew this topic has been heavily discussed, I have heard alot comments like ' i went to the auto show(or test drive), ........'
but since now there are 30+ people actually own the car(i appreciate your brz photos), i would like to hear the 'real' experience.
thanks in advance!

I've had one friend in the back, sitting behind the passenger (short girlfriend). He was comfortable, even when I went over some bumps.

Then again, he's really short, too. (5'6"-5'8").

Indestruct · 06-05-2012, 04:40 PM

I was able to fit my dad, step mom, and sister into the car for a 30 minute drive in traffic each way. I'm 5'11'' and the only problem was driving stick shift w/ur legs super close to the pedals... really uncomfortable. Maybe AT is better for packing people in the car.

06-03-2012, 10:08 PM	#21
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06-04-2012, 08:28 AM	#23
WRXGuy1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Premium 6MT Location: Goffstown, NH Posts: 662 Thanks: 606 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With my seat comfortably set, there is only about 4" in the rear, now if I HAD to have 4 people in the car I could move up, but it would be uncomfortable for both of us. __________________ 2013 BRZ Premium WRB MT - Picked up 5/31/12

06-05-2012, 03:25 PM	#26
Mtechnik Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 99' SM, S54 & S52 M Coupes, 13' BRZ Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Definitely looks like more room than a 911 or GTR! That's fine with me __________________ 01 PY S54 M Coupe 00 EB S52 M Coupe 99 Spec Miata 13 BRZ Limited (delivered July 2nd)

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06-03-2012, 07:21 PM	#17
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06-03-2012, 08:27 PM	#18
mityfang Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Ultramarine FRS manual Location: Minnesota Posts: 26 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea I was wondering the same thing. Since I'm the oldest of 4, Im going to need to take all my siblings everywhere and was wondering if they would all fit. Im 5 '8, my two sisters are 5'1 and 5'5 and my brother is 5'5. Will we all fit? I could sacrifice my comfort a bit for someone behind me and my 5'1 sister could sit in the passenger side. that way thers a lot of room for the person behind her. Also, how do would you guys define "short drives"? Should a 1 hour ride be okay? Thanks

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uspspro Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: DGM BRZ, MR-S 3.5L V6 swap (sold) Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 602 Thanks: 28 Thanked 188 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	my wife fit fine behind the 5'5" sales guy during our test drive. Back seats are useful for throwing stuff back there, kids, and transporting adults in a pinch.

06-03-2012, 11:19 PM	#22
mityfang Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Ultramarine FRS manual Location: Minnesota Posts: 26 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok thanks. Guess this'll be a good commuter and will fit my siblings.

06-04-2012, 11:25 AM	#24
smbrm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Drives: Scion FRS Ht Lva(AT) Location: Alberta Posts: 409 Thanks: 30 Thanked 81 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The driver's seat base is adjustable for height, and does allow for the creation of toe space under the seat. The passenger seat is not similarly adjusted so there is very very limited toe space under the passenger seat. The passenger, however can adjust their seat further forward as they are not limited by the need to steer.

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Indestruct Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP Limited BRZ, MT Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 252 Thanks: 52 Thanked 51 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was able to fit my dad, step mom, and sister into the car for a 30 minute drive in traffic each way. I'm 5'11'' and the only problem was driving stick shift w/ur legs super close to the pedals... really uncomfortable. Maybe AT is better for packing people in the car.

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