Volkswagen is offering us a glimpse into what the interiors of their new cars will look like in the future, showcasing the all-new ID. Polo.
Created from customer feedback, this new holistic design approach will more than likely define the new look of cockpits for upcoming ID. models.
The cockpit and interior feature new clarity and quality as well as intuitive controls with familiar VW operating patterns being adopted and further developed. A new software generation will bring fresh functions to the ID. Polo but still retaining the charm of the 1980s with a retro display available at the touch of a button transforming the digital instrument displays into screen views reminiscent of the original Mk1 Golf of the 1980s.
Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen Brand Board Member for Technical Development, said:
“Our new interior architecture, starting with the all-new ID. Polo, elevates the customer experience to a new level: with clean lines, high-quality materials, and an intuitive operating environment with physical buttons and newly structured screens. In addition, from the ID. Polo onwards, our next software generation will deliver noticeably more comfort and functions for our customers. This includes, for example, the third generation of Travel Assist, which will soon recognise red traffic lights and stop signs, as well as comfortable one-pedal-driving.”
Volkswagen is known for is high quality and comfort standards in the small and compact car classes and this high standard will continue with the all-new ID. Polo. For example, there will be fabric-covered surfaces on the dashboard and door inserts and a pleasant feel of all surfaces as well as for the buttons, controls and handles, to create a welcoming atmosphere. The new cockpit focuses on even more intuitive operation such as displays with clear information and tidy menu structures, more buttons for direct functions, a multi-function steering wheel with clear button controls and the adoption of familiar VW operating patterns.
The interior architecture of the new ID. Polo features two large displays arranged along a single line of sight. These include the digital cockpit behind the steering wheel with a 26cm (10.25 inch) diagonal screen and a 33cm (13 inch) touchscreen for the infotainment system.
The high-resolution graphics and central display are easily accessible for the front passenger as well as the driver. There are separate buttons for climate functions, and the hazard warning lights are integrated into a strip below the infotainment screen. There is a brand-new multi-function steering wheel with clearly structured button fields. There’s also a rotary controller for audio operation located between the smartphone tray and the cup holders which is easily accessible for both the driver and passenger.
New software gives the ID. Polo features such as one-pedal-driving, advanced parking assistants and a new generation of Travel Assist as an optional extra.
Andreas Mindt, Volkswagen’s Chief Designer, commented:
“The all-new ID. Polo is an affordable friend for everyday life. Just as the Polo always was, but now electric.
“We have created an interior that feels like a friend from the very first contact. Clear physical buttons provide stability and trust, warm materials make it appealing, and charming details such as the new retro views of the instruments show the typical Volkswagen wink. All this makes the ID. Polo a compact car with a big heart – ‘Pure Positive’ in its purest form.”
For more information on the ID. Polo and Volkswagen range, please visit: www.volkswagen.co.uk.
Author Bio:
Simon Burrell is a UK-based motoring and travel journalist and editor, a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers and former saloon car racing driver.
Photographs courtesy of Volkswagen
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