Volkswagen is responding to driver demand and bringing back physical buttons in its vehicles, starting with the upcoming ID. Polo electric vehicle. The German automaker unveiled the interior of the compact EV, showcasing tactile buttons, switches, and even a dedicated knob for audio control.
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“We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very first contact,” said Andreas Mindt, Volkswagen’s chief designer, in a press release. “Clear physical buttons provide stability and trust, warm materials make it appealing, and charming details such as the new retro views of the instruments show the typical Volkswagen wink.”
A Return to Tactile Control
The move comes after Mindt stated last year that Volkswagen would reintroduce physical controls for essential functions “in every car we make from now on,” beginning with the ID. 2all concept, which has now evolved into the ID. Polo. The ID. Polo will feature buttons beneath the infotainment display and a steering wheel with numerous physical controls. A dedicated knob between the driver and passenger will manage audio volume and track selection.
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The ID. Polo also features a 10.25-inch digital cockpit and a nearly 13-inch central touchscreen infotainment system. For a nostalgic touch, drivers can switch the cockpit display to a retro design inspired by the classic Golf I from the 1980s using a steering wheel button or the touchscreen.
Part of a Larger EV Push
Volkswagen anticipates the ID. Polo will be the first of four new electric vehicles in its small and compact car lineup, with releases planned for European markets this year. Unfortunately for American drivers, Volkswagen has no current plans to offer the ID. Polo in the United States.
