CUV thing for inlaws

[Blueprint]

The thing that confuses me is the reference to adjusting airbags and I didn't even know that was a thing.

How about you describe the parents a bit more, give some top features they would want, and maybe a rough budget.

There are loads of CUV options, every car maker has multiple offerings. 

I just helped a friend test drive vehicles a couple of weekends ago.  She drove the new RAV4, Forrester, CX-5, and CR-V.  Honestly all of them were good options and I could understand why a person would pick one over the other.  She narrowed it down to the Subie and Mazda and ended with with the Subie.

Fozzie another good option for older folks. Big windows, easy access, tidy size. Noisy drivetrain though. Next week I'll finally have an e-boxer in my hands, Crosstrek, so looking forward to see if the hybrid improved NVH and urban fuel economy.

RAV4 another good option, similar in size / squareness to the Journey.

And I will dare say it: older folks may very well like a Terrain. My rental unit was horrible, but my presser was a smooth operator, riding like a lead sled. Power seats mandatory to get lumbar support. An Elevation with this and a few options may make sense for them.

Or... Wanna go cheap and have a solid warranty? Mitsubishi. The Rogue is super-comfy for seniors, but will grenade its engine. So the Outlander cousin with the Mitsu engine can make sense. An Eclipse Sport is similar, but smaller. Will feel less "space age" for seniors than most newer cars.

[Tortoise]

I don't think I have driven more than maybe one or two vehicles with that feature ever in my life and not once in the past decade.  Is this a feature that is common on premium vehicles or just domestic stuff and mentioned above. 

My 2003 F-150 had them, and oddly, so did the second generation Taurus. I think it's a really good idea from a safety perspective, but I get why there's limited benefit for the additional cost.

My wife is 5"1 and she has to sit really close to the wheel, adjustable pedals would really help.