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[quote=Anonymous]I’m also 5’. I’ve been driving a Volvo XC40 Ultimate (now Ultra) for 2 years. It fits me very well and I like it overall, especially after the Polestar software tune. The manual seat extensions do not bother me as I can push them all the way in. I would have preferred a XC60, but the interior (driver’s seat) was too big for me and it had power seat extenders that bothered me a little.

As this is my 2nd Volvo and I kept my previous Volvo for 13 years, I purchased a 10-year warranty, wheel/tire warranty, and pre-paid 10 years of maintenance (after included warranty and complimentary maintenance expire) from a dealer I know in New England at a significant discount (local dealer wanted more than double at time of purchase). I would not keep a Volvo long term without this.

DH put down a deposit on a Volvo EX30 the first day (in June 2023), but we gave up when they were repeatedly delayed and bought a PHEV Volvo instead. I sat in one during a private pre-order event in February 2024. It fit me pretty well but it felt too stripped/basic compared with other Volvos.

The Mazda CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus was my runner up. The main reason I didn’t buy it was because it didn’t have a power passenger seat. The CX-5 had 2 power seats and I liked it overall, but the interior was a little too big for me.

The Subaru Forester was my 3rd choice. I just wanted more HP/sportiness. It fit me well and cargo capacity and turning circle were great.

The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a great vehicle but the driver’s seat was too big for me personally.

I considered the Kia Sportage but didn’t bother test driving it because I keep my cars 10+ years and I’ve heard horrible things about Kia and Hyundai, especially as they age.

I test drove the Volkswagon Taos and it fit me very well, but I eliminated it due to poor safety ratings and concerns about reliability.

The previous generation of BMW X1 and X2 fit me very well, but the current generation doesn’t. I found the newer seats with leg extensions to be extremely uncomfortable for my legs. I also eliminated them from my list due to concerns about the cost of maintaining them for 10+ years.

Others to consider: Lexus NX.
Unfortunately the Acura RDX and MDX did not fit me, but there is a brand new ADX which is smaller.[/quote]

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