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Volkswagen Unveils ID. Polo Cockpit With Physical Controls to Lead Future ID Interiors

Volkswagen positions the ID. Polo’s new cabin as the template for upcoming entry-level EVs to address criticism of screen‑heavy controls.

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ID. Polo will soon fully reveal itself as the electric alternative to the combustion engined Polo. Image: Volkswagen

Overview

  • The production interior debuts aligned 10.25-inch driver instruments and a 13-inch infotainment screen, backed by physical climate keys and a center-console rotary audio dial.
  • A new two-spoke steering wheel restores tactile buttons for assistance and media functions, replacing the brand’s recent capacitive controls.
  • Retro display modes can mimic classic Golf and Polo gauges, including a cassette-style media animation, adding heritage cues to the digital UI.
  • Next-generation software introduces one-pedal driving, advanced parking aids, and an updated Travel Assist that can recognize traffic lights and stop signs.
  • Core specs previously detailed remain unchanged: MEB+ front-drive platform with 37kWh LFP or 52kWh NMC packs, power outputs from 85kW to 155kW (GTI 166kW to follow), DC charging up to 130kW, and a European launch targeted for spring 2026 at around €25,000.