Best SUV for back pain to provide a comfortable ride?

natsu30

I've preferred larger cars such as suv over sedan due to the fact that it's more comfortable to get in them rather than constantly bend down to get into a sedan, so the elevated SUV helps. Since I live in a hot climate its important to have really good AC which is why I've always preferred Japanese cars like Toyota and lexus.

But most important for me now with long 1 hour commutes is a comfortable ride, with ample leg room, large seat cushion, and most of all good lumbar support.

Price is of no issue so even if its luxury suv I'll buy it

Tabnabs

Volvo, very comfortable seating.

Strumms

Mercedes GLA sounds good if prices arnt a concern.

magicbastarder

i know people who claim to prefer to use SUVs because they've bad backs, because they're easier get into and out of, but i've never heard a claim that they're better for preventing back pain; i.e. once you're in and driving, it shouldn't make much difference.

in short, if you're getting back pain from driving, it may be your driving position rather than the car itself? FWIW, years ago i had a job which involved a lot of driving and ended up with a seat position where the seat back is noticeably closer to upright than most people would choose; i was getting lower back pain until i did this.

zg3409

You want an adjustable seat in every way possible. Also automatic gearbox with adaptive cruise control can really help by reducing leg movements and you can move feet around. A heated seat can help. Adjustable steering wheel can help, hight, reach etc.

I would say firstly try get issue fixed by specialist and exercise etc.

Then you need to physically sit in the car and try it. Some heated seats are poor. Some seats lack the motion you need. If you are not buying in Ireland then the seats could vary by country and spec.

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119107853#Comment_119107853

This ^

colm_mcm

Volvo XC60 without a doubt. BMWs with the massage comfort seats are pretty epic too.

MAULBROOK

Please dont tell me Irish people are calling saloon cars "sedan".

Look at the Volvo or talk to companies that deal in custom back supports for cars.

Flinty997

Not in Ireland I suspect "... Since I live in a hot climate.."

NSAman

Range Rover, without a doubt.

Have back pain also. In most cars a commute of 3 hours means agony for days afterwards. The Range Rover, no issues with driving 6 or 7 hours.

Cooled and heated seats are a must. The massage function is excellent. The ride is soft and not as bumpy as many other vehicles, plus it eats up the uneven roads. (just make sure that the tyre pressures are correct)

Autobiography has better seats than the basic I have to admit.

As regards reliability. A few small niggles on the last one I had that were solved immediately. The current one, in a word...superb!

John_Rambo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119108761#Comment_119108761

I'd imagine the OP is American or after moving there has changed their dialect (even when typing on forums). "Elevated SUV, Good AC, comfortable ride" & prefers Japanese cars!

F&CK YEAH!!

Immortal Starlight

BMW X5 drivers seat is brilliant. Always arrive after a long journey feeling fine with no pain.

chicorytip

Renault Kadjar.

Montage of Feck

Something French if comfort is your priority.

ShamanRing

Morgan plus 4

brokenangel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119113062#Comment_119113062

Which is just a Nissan Qashqai and not a SUV

For the size and comfort you cannot beat a BMW X series. I have drive Nissan/Renaults/Fords etc and the only one with the comfort is the BMW

The Audi is a close second

black & white

I have arthritis in my spine and Volvo was the best car I ever owned, never had a Merc or Beemer but had Audi, Ford, Opel, Renault and VW and none came close to Volvo.

chicorytip

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119121769#Comment_119121769

The front seats (of the Kadjar) are remarkably comfortable and supportive. The rest of the vehicle is pretty ordinary. Still, it could be a wise purchase by the man if it fulfills the main criteria as outlined in his post.

hayse

The Dacia duster is a serious machine.

brokenangel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119124628#Comment_119124628

I have never driven one, bit my wife friend bought one, brand new to replace a 3 series she had. It lasted 12 months and was sold on. Let's just say she wouldn't agree with it been "a serious machine"

hayse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119125220#Comment_119125220

Going from a 3 series bmw to a duster would be quiet a come down.

Vittu

Duster, no way. I am tall with previous back issues. Its too small and knees are higher than hips when driving. Stiff as a poker after long drive for work (company car).

Personal car has lumbar support and its a must. Also check new cars sitting position, hips higher than knees is vital. No sporty models or low profile tyres. Automatic gear, cruise control.

Markcheese

A big Citroen - or maybe it's DS that they're pushing as the " comfort ride" now ..