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Volkswagen Reveals ID. Polo Interior With a Return to Physical Buttons

The entry-level EV signals Volkswagen’s pivot to usability-focused controls.

Overview

  • VW released production interior images confirming hard keys for climate, windows, volume and steering‑wheel functions, replacing the much-criticized touch sliders.
  • The cabin features a 10.25-inch digital cluster and a 13-inch central touchscreen with optional retro display themes that mimic classic Golf-style gauges.
  • MEB+ packaging delivers a roomier cabin than the petrol Polo, including a 435-liter boot, with recycled textiles used extensively throughout the interior.
  • European sales begin in spring 2026 with higher-spec trims first, while a roughly €25,000 base model follows later in 2026 and a GTI variant arrives afterward.
  • The hatchback will be built at SEAT/CUPRA’s Martorell plant in Spain with PowerCo cell-to-pack batteries, offering 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC options and up to about 450 km WLTP range.