10 Cars with Best Visibility for Short Drivers

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Short drivers face extra challenges when it comes time to buy a new vehicle. It can be difficult find one that has comfortable seats that allow for good visibility with features that make it easy to get the perfect driving position.

Things like tilt and telescoping steering wheels, multi-way adjustable seats, and power adjustable foot pedals all help find the perfect driving position for a clear view, but some cars do better overall than others. Here are 10 cars with the best visibility for short drivers.

2018 Ford Flex

Take one look at the 2018 Ford Flex, and you can see why it’s an excellent choice for short drivers. Its expansive windows offer great visibility and help minimize blind spots. The base Flex SE priced at $30,285 comes standard with a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat and a manually adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

The SEL adds a 10-way adjustable driver’s seat and the option for power-adjustable foot pedals with memory with pricing from $32,995. The Limited makes the power-adjustable foot pedals with memory a standard feature and it adds the option for a power tilt and telescopic steering column with pricing from $38,495.

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2018 Kia Soul

The 2018 Kia Soul offers a design with great visibility no matter your height, but particularly if you’re a short driver. It also provides features to help make sure you get the right seat positioning to steer the car and see clearly in all directions confidently.

A tilt and telescopic steering column is standard on all three trims, as is a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat. A 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar is optional on all but the base trim. There are also height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors to ensure the seat belt is properly positioned. Pricing on the Kia Soul ranges from $16,200 to $22,900 making it an affordable option.

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2018 Subaru Forester

Offered in two trim levels, the 2018 Subaru Forester has good visibility and a higher ride height that makes it easier for short drivers to get a better look at their surroundings. Standard features include a 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat and a manually-adjustable tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

Also standard are front-seat head restraints that are height and tilt adjustable and height-adjustable front seat belts. Available options on higher trims include a 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support. Pricing on the 2018 Subaru Forester starts at $22,795 for the base 2.5i and goes up to $36,090 for the top 2.0XT Touring.

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2018 Toyota Sienna

The 2018 Toyota Sienna minivan offers room for a big family but is still a great choice for a short driver. It has an expansive windshield that gives a full view of the road and standard features that make it easy for short drivers to see. These include a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. As you move up the trim lineup, those seats become 8-way power-adjustable with power lumbar for added flexibility.

There are seven different Sienna trims to choose from starting with the base Sienna L at a price of $30,750. Sitting at the top of the range is the Sienna Limited which comes in at $43,735.

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2018 Genesis G90

The 2018 Genesis G90 is a luxury sedan from the fledgling Genesis brand. It’s not as well-known as the established luxury brands, but Genesis is making luxury vehicles at a lower price than many of its competitors. The G90 sedan is a great choice for short drivers with good visibility and standard features across the lineup that make it easy to find the right seating position.

These features include a 22-way power-adjustable front seat with power lumbar, shoulder, and bolster support. There’s also a seat cushion extender, so no matter your size, it’s easy to get a comfortable view of the road. Also standard is a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Pricing runs from $68,350 to $74,350.

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2018 Lexus ES

The 2018 Lexus ES sedan is one of the more affordable luxury cars you can buy, and it has good visibility for short drivers. There are standard 10-way adjustable power seats with lumbar support and a driver’s seat cushion extender to provide additional thigh support. Height adjustable front seatbelts are also standard to enhance comfort and safety further.

A manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel is standard on the Lexus ES, but there is the option for an adjustable power version through several available packages. Pricing starts at $38,950 for the ES 350 or $41,820 for the ES 350h hybrid.

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2018 Chrysler Pacifica

The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica is the second minivan on our list. It offers excellent visibility with a large windshield, and it includes standard and available features that make it ideal for short drivers. A tilt and telescopic steering column is standard across the lineup, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar support is available early in the trim range. The Pacifica is also the only minivan available with a hybrid powertrain making it more appealing for those who put a priority on fuel economy.

The Chrysler Pacifica is available in 6 trims with pricing from $26,995 for the base Pacifica L to $43.695 for the Limited. The Pacifica Hybrid is available in three trims priced from $39,995 to $44,995.

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2018 Nissan Armada

It might be a full-size SUV, but the 2018 Nissan Armada is still a fantastic choice for short drivers. Its high ride height provides a commanding view of the road, and the 8-way power driver’s seat can be adjusted to support the perfect seating position. Top trims get the added benefit of driver’s side memory for the seat settings, and a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel so switching between drivers is quicker.

The 2018 Nissan Armada is available in four trims with a choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The base Armada SV is priced from $46,090 with the top Platinum Reserve trim equipped with all-wheel drive coming in at $65,090.

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2018 Cadillac Escalade

The 2018 Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury suv that gives short drivers a good view of the road thanks to its large windshield and higher ride height. Standard features include a power tilt and telescopic steering column with memory, power-tilt steering wheel, 12-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar and memory, and power-adjustable foot pedals with memory. The top Platinum trim adds an 18-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar.

There are four Escalade trim levels with a choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive. The base model has a starting price of $75,990 while the top Platinum trim with four-wheel drive comes in at $98,090.

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2018 GMC Yukon

The 2018 GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV with room for up to nine passengers and good visibility for short drivers. It offers a standard manually-adjustable steering column, and 10-way power driver’s seat. Available options include a 12-way power driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar and memory, power-adjustable foot pedals, and a power tilt and telescopic steering column. The GMC Yukon is also available with a longer wheelbase for those who want more passenger and cargo space.

There’s a choice of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive in three trim levels. The base SLE starts at $50,395 while the luxurious Denali trim with four-wheel drive is priced from $70,495. The same trims are available in a long wheelbase with a $2,700 price increase.

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