Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility?

I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault Clio Campus. I am 56 years old and 4 feet 10 inches tall. Price is not a major issue. The problem is finding a suitable car for my size so that I can see above the steering wheel. I already use a cushion as a booster in my present Clio Campus. My main problem is finding a car that has height adjustment and that is comfortable for my short legs to reach the pedals. I have been in a Hyundai i10, which was good, but I found the positioning of the headrest either in the correct position or reversed (by the sales person) in totally the wrong position for my head and neck. I found the same problem with the KIA Picanto headrest. Any ideas would be gratefully received.

Asked on 14 January 2012 by JR, via email

Answered by Honest John
My wife who is 4-feet 11-inches is very happy in her Yaris-based Toyota.
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