Prime Highlight:
- Volkswagen revealed a fully redesigned interior for its ID electric vehicles, starting with the new ID. Polo focuses on ease of use, comfort, and improved material quality.
- The new cabin blends physical controls with digital displays, including a retro-style instrument cluster and an expanded interactive ID. Light system.
Key Facts:
- The ID. Polo features a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a nearly 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a rotary controller for audio and track control.
- Priced from €25,000, the ID. Polo launches this spring with multiple power and battery options, offering a maximum WLTP range of up to 450 km.
Background:
Volkswagen revealed a fully redesigned interior for its future ID electric vehicles, starting with the new ID. Polo. The company based the new cabin on customer feedback to make it easier to use, improve material quality, and increase overall driving comfort.
Volkswagen has brought back more physical controls. Drivers can now use dedicated buttons for important functions like climate control and hazard lights, so they don’t have to rely on touchscreen menus. The new layout mixes physical switches with a simple screen and the familiar Volkswagen system, making it easier to use while driving.
The ID. Polo features a clean, horizontal dashboard design with two large displays positioned in the driver’s line of sight. These include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a nearly 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system. A new rotary controller placed between the cup holders allows quick control of audio volume and track selection.
Volkswagen has also improved the material quality inside the cabin. Fabric-covered surfaces are used on the dashboard and door panels, while buttons, switches and handles are designed to feel more solid and premium.
A key feature is the retro-style digital display. Press a button, and the instrument cluster changes to classic layouts inspired by the 1980s Volkswagen Golf, adding a fun touch to the modern interior.
The new interior also introduces an expanded ID. Light system, an interactive light strip that now runs across the dashboard, windscreen base, and door panels. Updated software includes the latest Travel Assist system, which can recognize traffic lights and stop signs.
The ID. Polo will launch this spring as the first of four new entry-level electric models. Priced from €25,000, it will offer multiple power and battery options, with a maximum WLTP range of up to 450 km.