The ID.2 concept car will influence the design of Volkswagen’s future products when the manufacturer brings back more physical buttons and mechanics after criticism of the touch control system on the Mk8 Golf and electric ID.3 models.
In an interview with the media, interior designer Darius Watola admitted that the interior of the ID.2 was made based on feedback from customers who didn’t like too much touch control. This model differs from the Golf Mk8 by having a row of physical switches to adjust the air conditioning located just below the central infotainment screen. In addition, this concept model also has a rotary knob on the central control panel that can be used to control the infotainment screen, according to Autocar.
This is not the first time Volkswagen has admitted that they have gone too far with touch controls. Last October, CEO Thomas Schäfer said the company will remove touch-sensitive buttons on the steering wheel of newer models and switch to using more conventional buttons.
Andreas Mindt, Volkswagen’s design director, added: “Customers say that pure touchscreens are not enough and they expect physical switches and knobs for important functions.”
When discussing how the interior design of the ID.2 will influence future Volkswagen models, Watola noted that the company is gradually trying to eliminate leather, chrome, glue, and hard plastic from its cabin and will use more fabrics and Alcantara.
Volkswagen has confirmed that they will develop a production version of the ID.2 and position it as the most affordable electric car with a price below 25,000 euros (about 670 million VND). The automaker will also launch small hatchback versions under the Skoda and Cupra brands, and also confirm that there will be an SUV-based variant.
Son Pham (Forum.autodaily.vn)
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