Do you often find yourself making friends with your car's headliner? Are you forced to perform a contortion act to avoid smacking your head on the door frame?
If so, you need a car that's been designed to fit our friends on the far end of the bell curve.
So, if you're long of leg and have your head closer to the clouds, any of these 10 cars would be a perfect fit. Most are available as great-value nearly new and used cars from Motorpoint.
Hyundai i10 – best compact car for tall people
The Hyundai i10 is a very small car, so what's it doing on this list? Well, just because the car takes up next-to-no space on the road, doesn't mean it can't fit full-size humans inside. In fact, Hyundai has pulled off something of a magic trick with the i10 that gives it an astonishing amount of space up front, even for taller people – thank the high roofline and seats that can be slid far back for that. The good news continues once you're inside, with great build quality, an easygoing driving experience and lots of on-board tech available.
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Volkswagen Polo – best small car for tall people
Over the years, the Volkswagen Polo has crept up in size, and now has a similar footprint to a Golf from just a few years ago. The extra space hasn't gone to waste, however, with the Polo offering one of the largest interiors of any car in this segment. There's enough space for six-foot-tall adults in all four seats – not something you can say about most of the Polo's rivals – and a boot large enough for a big suitcase or an especially extravagant shopping trip. The controls are simple and easy to use, and the driving experience is mature and refined.
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer – best family car for tall people
If you want a tall family car that's not an SUV, your choice is fairly limited – many brands have since abandoned MPVs in favour of more desirable crossovers. BMW is still proudly flying the family hauler flag with the 2 Series Active Tourer. This takes the same front-wheel-drive platform as the 1 Series hatch, and stretches it in all the key dimensions so tall passengers can get comfy in either row. And, crucially, it's not an SUV so it handles and rides similarly to the 1 Series – that is to say very well, with excellent body control and accurate, intuitive controls. Its predecessor – the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer – was even offered as a stretched seven-seat version.
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Kia Sportage – best SUV for tall people
For tall buyers, SUVs make an obvious choice because their oversized bodies generally mean more interior head and legroom. Despite the excess of talented choices out there, we reckon the Kia Sportage should be near the top of your list. You get a spacious, practical cabin trimmed in far nicer materials than you'd ever expect to find in a Kia, along with a range of powerful, high-tech hybridised engines that effortlessly balance performance and economy. All that comes backed with the reassurance of Kia's seven-year warranty.
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Toyota Yaris Cross – best small SUV for tall people
SUVs needn't be big and bulky with a heavy thirst for fuel, and the Toyota Yaris Cross proves that. This uses the brand's proven full-hybrid technology to deliver average fuel economy north of 60mpg – even with lots of urban driving – without the need to plug in and recharge. Plus, the 1.5-litre petrol engine and electric motor make a punchy pairing for excellent around-town acceleration. Unlike the smaller Yaris, the Yaris Cross has room for tall adults in both the front and rear rows despite its compact size, mainly thanks to its tall body and lofty driving position.
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Skoda Kodiaq – best seven seater for tall people
The Czech brand scores a second spot in this list thanks to its unwavering commitment to building practical cars. So, if you're looking for a practical car that can seat seven, the Skoda Kodiaq should be very near the top of your list. The cabin is simply enormous, with lots of room in the front two rows, and just about enough space in the sixth and seventh seats to squeeze adults back there for short trips. Fold those spare pews down, however, and you get a cave-like cargo area that'll easily handle even the most ambitious of trips to the tip.
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Land Rover Discovery Sport – best 4x4 for tall people
If your motoring adventures take you a little further off the beaten path, take a look at the Land Rover Discovery Sport. This rugged, practical SUV can seat seven and, following its late-2019 refresh, is nearly as luxurious inside as the Range Rover models that sit above it in the lineup. Thanks to four-wheel drive being fitted to most models, plenty of ground clearance, and Land Rover's clever off-road tech, the Discovery Sport can travel much further off road than any other car on this list, all while giving you enough room to stretch out.
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Audi TT – best sports car for tall people
Sports cars generally aren't designed for tall people. Most are small and light, which means sacrifices have been made in terms of passenger space – putting popular models like the Mazda MX-5 out of reach for the tallest drivers. Rather than copping out and suggesting you buy a convertible that technically has 'infinite' headroom, why not consider the Audi TT? This sports coupe has meaty turbo petrol engines, agile handling and just enough space to fit taller drivers. You still have the option of the Audi TT Roadster convertible if you want the wind-in-your-hair experience.
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Kia EV3 – best EV for tall people
Cars designed from the ground up to be EVs are usually among the most practical models, as they can stretch the cabin out in the space that would otherwise be taken up by an engine. Nowhere is this more obvious than on the Kia EV3 – the latest addition to its 'EV' range of electric cars. This is a fairly compact SUV with a footprint no larger than a typical family hatchback, but you get acres of interior space thanks to its long wheelbase and tall bodywork. That not only means it can fit tall passengers, but they'll find it easier to get into the cabin thanks to its big door openings.
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Mercedes GLE – best luxury car for tall people
It feels like a big SUV is an obvious choice for a tall buyer and, frankly, that's for a good reason. Models like the Mercedes GLE – as well as its cross-town rivals, the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 – have big, imposing exterior dimensions that mean even the lankiest of basketball players can lounge out. The GLE is a particularly nice place to spend time too, with plush materials across every surface, and plenty of real wood and metal detailing to lift the ambiance above lesser SUVs. You'll need fairly deep pockets to enjoy the GLE's charm – not just for its hefty purchase price but also its healthy appetite for fuel.
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High headroom, low prices
Check out Motorpoint's huge selection of used cars – including a wide range of SUVs and people carriers that are ideal for taller buyers. If you also have a big family to cart around, browse our picks for the best used seven-seater cars you can buy.
