VW’s ID. Polo Returns to Physical Buttons in Electric Era
Volkswagen’s new electric subcompact, the ID. Polo, signals a shift back towards traditional controls with its interior design revealed ahead of an official debut later this year.Key TakeawaysThe return of physical buttons and classic control layouts in VW's EV lineup under new design chief Andreas Mindt.A 10.25-inch digital driver display mounted on the dash, replacing the ID.3’s awkward steering-column-mounted screen.Front-and-center sits a large 13-inch infotainment touchscreen with physical buttons for HVAC controls and hazard lights below it.The new VW ID. Polo marks a departure from recent models like the ID.3, which relied heavily on touch sliders and haptic panels that frustrated many owners. The return of actual buttons includes a knurled volume dial and traditional four-switch wi...



