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Volkswagen Reveals ID. Polo Interior With Return of Physical Controls

The refreshed cockpit signals Volkswagen's pivot from touch-first minimalism to a more tactile, user-friendly approach.

Overview

  • The production-intent cabin pairs a 10.25-inch driver display with a 13-inch central touchscreen and introduces clearer, simpler screen layouts.
  • Conventional steering-wheel buttons, four window switches, dedicated climate keys and a rotary volume knob replace touch surfaces to improve usability.
  • Selectable retro instrument skins evoke early Golf-era graphics, while the upgraded ID. Light extends from the windshield base into the front doors.
  • A longer 2.60-meter wheelbase and reworked packaging lift cargo space to 435 liters seats-up and 1,243 liters seats-down versus the combustion Polo.
  • Volkswagen targets a world premiere in spring 2026 with orders opening late April and deliveries in the second half of 2026, pricing from under €25,000 in many markets, though trade reports suggest the lowest-priced variant may follow later due to battery timing.