Petite person in R2 drivers seat

[Goldy]

I am excited about moving on to a Rivian. I was waiting on the R3, but must have the Borealis R2 However I am concerned about the very large hood that I cannot see past. As it is I need a cushion to sit on. I am in a Tesla Y and have great view on the road in front of me. I am concerned about that front end….. the driver seat mechanics don’t accommodate a short person….. the seat will not go high enough, yet the front of the seat elevates higher then the true seat and that definitely does not work for me. Any thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated.

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[Mos Eisley]

Only you can decide if those issues are insurmountable. The broad expanse of hood impacts everybody. I’m 6’2” and I don’t see past it either. Sitting on a cushion is always a compromise too. Might not not be be a good “fit” for you.

 

[Jeremy3292]

Go take a test drive, you're in CA should be plenty around for demo drive

 

[Goldy]

Go take a test drive, you're in CA should be plenty around for demo drive

I am taking one Wednesday…. We shall see

 

[VandalSibs]

The driver's seat can be adjusted upwards too, if you need to see more past the hood.

That being said, I went from a Model Y to an R1T, and I actually really like being able to see the hood - helps me know exactly where the corners are when parking an maneuvering.

 

[justinkitswa]

Agree with "seeing the hood is a good thing"
One of my perpetual gripes on our Model Y is the hood slopes down to the point where you have no idea where the front of the vehicle is - which is great I suppose from a design perspective, but in practice it's better to actually know where the corners of the vehicle are.

I've found generally the visibility over the hood of the R1 is great for a vehicle it's size - I presume (have not driven one) that the R2 has better sight lines over the hood.

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

as others have said, seeing the hood tends to be a good thing. That said, you have a plethora of cameras that you can turn on at any time as an assist and if you have parking mode enabled the front bumper camera will pop up any time you start to get close to an object to the front or rear.

 

[AlphaSnowbordergirl]

I am 5'9" and see the hood as well. I do agree it makes the car feel much larger to me compared to a sedan thay I currently drive and larger than the mdx I drive occasionally. I think it's just something we're going to have to get used to since its new.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

A test drive and test-fit will reveal all. There are already petite owners of the R1S, which is quite a bit larger. And there are already petite owners of the Toyota 4Runner, which is only a hair larger than the R2. So, it isn't just about size, it's also about your ability and willingness to adapt (and make good use of those cameras).

 

[Ilovejunebugs]

Not sure if I fit the "petite" bill but I'm 5'3" and have zero issues seeing over/past the hood of my R1T, and I test drove the R2 and also had no issues.

 

[s4wrxttcs]

My GF is 5'4" so I'll report back when she test drives the R2.

 

[s4wrxttcs]

Not sure if I fit the "petite" bill but I'm 5'3" and have zero issues seeing over/past the hood of my R1T, and I test drove the R2 and also had no issues.

I was wondering what the cut off was for petite.

According to Google -> The Fashion and Medical Industry considers a fully grown female identifying humanoid who is 5'4" or under as petite.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I was wondering what the cut off was for petite.

According to Google -> The Fashion and Medical Industry considers a girl 5'4" or under as petite.

Ahem. "Lady".

 

[SRO]

A test drive and test-fit will reveal all. There are already petite owners of the R1S, which is quite a bit larger. And there are already petite owners of the Toyota 4Runner, which is only a hair larger than the R2. So, it isn't just about size, it's also about your ability and willingness to adapt (and make good use of those cameras).

In my R1S my eyes are right at the level of the side mirrors which has blocked my vision at times which can be hazardous. So I bought a cushion so I can look over the top of the mirrors. It increased my visibility greatly but the cushion is inconvenient. Anyone notice this? Can anyone recommend a good seat cushion?

 

[s4wrxttcs]

Ahem. "Lady".

I could blame google but I used girl in my query so it used it in its answer.

In any case I fixed it.

Lady simply isn't in my lexicon. I see Lady as a Southernly thing so I had to go with something else.

I do find it perplexing I used girl. The OP is a personal trainer who might or might not throw boulders for fun.

I tend to be very informal with language on forums so I think that's why I used girl.

I did ask Google why I used it as this is its answer.
"1. The Fashion Industry Standard
The fashion world frequently uses "girl" as a generic demographic label. Phrases like "it-girl," "French girl style," or "petite girls" are standard industry marketing terms. You likely mirrored the exact phrasing used in fashion blogs, TikTok trends, and retail categories. [1]

2. Lack of an Everyday Equivalent to "Guy"
English has a linguistic gap. For men, we use "guy" as a casual, age-appropriate middle ground between the youthful "boy" and the formal "man." For women, there is no perfect equivalent. "Woman" can feel overly formal or serious in a casual search, "lady" can feel dated, and "gal" is rarely used by younger generations. As a result, "girl" often becomes the default casual term. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

3. Sociolinguistic Habit (Diminutive Naming)
In American English, "girl" is routinely used by adults of all genders to refer to adult women in casual contexts (e.g., "girls' night out" or "I need to ask the girl at the front desk"). Because it is so deeply embedded in everyday speech, it slips into search queries without conscious thought about the literal age definition. [1, 2]

4. Search Query Efficiency
When typing into search engines, people naturally use informal, colloquial language. "Petite girls" feels like a natural, conversational phrase, whereas "petite adult women" sounds clinical, sterile, and overly precise for a quick Google search."

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