Lc200

[mlambert12]

Hi all,

I am thinking about taking the plunge and trading in my Range Rover sport for an lc200. The Rover has been a massive disappointment. The closest dealership is a bit far away, so before heading over there I had a quick question. I’m 6’3” (more torso then legs) and my head brushes the headliner on the Rover. On paper the cruiser doesn’t have any more headroom then the rrs but I’ve found that headroom is extremely subjective manufacturer to manufacturer. Anyone here on the tall side have experience in a newer cruiser?

Thank you,
Mike

 

[MetalDog]

I sold my 15 RR Sport after 6 months and went back to LC. Previously, I had a 2008 LC prior. LC all the way... not even close, especially with the new interior of the LC. Just my 2 cents. = D

 

[mlambert12]

If you don't mind me asking, how was headroom between the two?

 

[mlambert12]

Well,

Drove to the dealership, really bummed out. Zero chance of my tall self fitting in the land cruiser unless I want to sit at an angle and stay in the sunroof zone

 

[Box Rocket]

You might contact Paul May at Equipt. He is about 6'4" and drives a 200 series. Doesn't seem to have any complaints about fitting. The 200 is such a nice car!

 

[tennesseewj]

Interesting. I haven't driven one, but I rode passenger in a 200 series recently. I'm a lanky 6'4" and didn't have any headroom issues. Seems obvious, but did you make sure the seat wasn't raised up?

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[stu8319]

I second the seat position. Are you sure you couldn't move the seat further down? My brother is 6'4" and I'm 6'2" and both of us are extremely comfortable in a 200 series.

 

[Arktikos]

It's a fact that LC headroom is getting less generous. 40.3 for 80 series, 39.2 for 100 and 38.3 for 200.

Reviewer at this site complains about lack of headroom for tall drivers. https://jalopnik.com/here-s-what-it-s-like-to-off-road-an-85-000-toyota-lan-1764983818

 

[rtaylor]

6’4” here. It works for me, but more room would be nice. I keep the seat all the way down.

 

[mlambert12]

To answer the questions, yes I am sure I was all the way down I am "only" 6'3" but long torso, my head was hitting the ceiling except for in the sunroof well. Headroom is always tight for me so its the first thing i double check. tried it all sorts of ways to get it lower. I called a shop, basically it is really hard to lower the seat on a lc200 due to the electronics and trim pieces. So unless I want to drop a ton of extra cash, looks like the LC is out for me. I hate riding leaned back like a lowrider.

 

[Elsie3]

I think it bears double checking. On my 13 200 I find the door access height limited but I am fine once I am inside. 6ft, seat down but back rest vertical.