Volkswagen has unveiled the interior of its upcoming electric supermini, the ID. Polo, promising a return to more traditional controls that many drivers will appreciate after years of touch-sensitive panels in other models like the ID.3.
Key Takeaways
- The new ID. Polo features physical buttons and switches instead of haptic panels, making it easier to use while driving.
- A 10.25-inch digital driver display sits conventionally within the dashboard, with a larger central touchscreen for front passengers too.
- Classic design cues like knurled air vent tabs and soft-touch fabric trim aim to make the interior feel warmer and more inviting than previous VW EVs.
The new ID. Polo takes a step back from the futuristic touch-sensitive controls found in earlier models, opting for chunky physical buttons on its squared-off steering wheel and proper climate-control switches on the dashboard. This change will please many drivers who find it easier to operate traditional controls while driving.
One of the most noticeable changes is the return of a real volume dial on the center console. Gone are the days when you had to swipe across a screen just to adjust your music’s loudness. The four individual window switches for the driver also make things more straightforward, compared with the front-and-rear toggle system in previous models.
The interior design aims to be warmer and more inviting than its electric predecessors, Volkswagen says. Air vent tabs feature knurled metallic finishes while soft-touch fabric stretches across the dashboard, doors, and center console, making it feel like a cozy cabin rather than an impersonal space.
Screen layout has also been rethought with a 10.25-inch digital driver display sitting in the conventional position within the dashboard and a larger central touchscreen growing to 13 inches. The new software promises greater customization options, including retro-inspired modes that mimic classic Volkswagen dials from models like the original Golf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the ID. Polo have front- or all-wheel drive?
The ID. Polo will ride on Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform, which uses simpler rear suspension to reduce costs and switches to front-wheel drive.
What battery options are available for the ID. Polo?
TWO BATTERY OPTIONS WILL BE OFFERED: A 37kWh lithium iron phosphate unit AND a larger 54kWH nickel manganese cobalt pack, which is expected to deliver an extended range.
With its return to more traditional controls and improved screen layout, the ID. Polo looks set to be Volkswagen’s most user-friendly electric car yet. The new MEB+ platform should also make it a more affordable option for those looking to switch to EVs without breaking the bank.
