We just bought a new Chevy Venture, and I swear you would have to be about 4 ft. tall to be able to use the armrests. I am only 5'5", so it's not like I'm a giant. My parents just bought a new Infiniti Q45 and it's the same way in their car. My neighbor with a new Volvo has said the same thing. I wonder if there is a reason for this.