India, Jan. 5 -- Volkswagen has revealed the interior of the upcoming 2026 ID. Polo electric hatchback, and the big talking point is the return of physical buttons. For anyone who enjoys riding or driving with focus, this feels like a move in the right direction. The German car maker has brought back proper tactile controls for climate, volume, and hazard lights, replacing the touch sliders seen in earlier ID cars. Production for Europe is planned for late 2026. It feels like replacing imprecise touch controls with a proper toggle that works exactly when you need it.

The ID. Polo follows Volkswagen's "Pure Positive" design approach, which puts ease of use first. The layout keeps key controls within natural reach, reducing the need to dig...