We have only one complaint about our 2004 Prius -- the front seats are uncomfortable. (When I wait for my husband I always sit on a chair cushion in the back seat) I get a cramp if I sit too long behind the wheel: Same effect as the uncomfortable seats on the airplane in coach section.
I find the seats small, sparcely padded probably more suitable for shorter, smaller people. My experience is that the space for the driver's arms & legs are cramped. I'm normal sized with long legs: 5' 5" 143 lbs.
The front headrest was uncomfortable as it forced my head into a forward (duck-like) position. So I flipped it around and the back side is now my front side.
We purchased seat cushions and lumbar pillows. It helped a little, but it's still not comfortable seating.
I like the fact the car for it's economy in operation. But when we go on vacation, we always rent a regular gas car, intermediate sized and leave the Prius at home for commuting
I find the seats small, sparcely padded probably more suitable for shorter, smaller people. My experience is that the space for the driver's arms & legs are cramped. I'm normal sized with long legs: 5' 5" 143 lbs.
The front headrest was uncomfortable as it forced my head into a forward (duck-like) position. So I flipped it around and the back side is now my front side.
We purchased seat cushions and lumbar pillows. It helped a little, but it's still not comfortable seating.
I like the fact the car for it's economy in operation. But when we go on vacation, we always rent a regular gas car, intermediate sized and leave the Prius at home for commuting