Volkswagen ID. Polo Reveals Its Next-Generation Cockpit
- Published on 03/01/2026 16:19
The presentation of the cockpit of the future ID. Polo confirms once again the brand’s philosophy: to make Volkswagen.
With the new cockpit of the Volkswagen ID. Polo, the German manufacturer unveils the stylistic and technological direction of its future electric models. Unsurprisingly, Volkswagen remains true to its DNA: a sober, elegant, and efficient interior designed to reassure and attract the largest audience. The overall presentation is perfectly controlled, very high-quality, but intentionally lacks whimsy. A typically Volkswagen signature.
This new interior introduces a completely rethought cockpit architecture, developed from customer feedback. After years of criticism regarding the ergonomics of ID. models, the brand is correcting its course: a return to physical buttons, more readable controls, and simplified organization. The goal is clear: intuitive use, without detours or unnecessary technological overload.
A mission: to reassure!
Visually, the dashboard of the ID. Polo adopts a clean horizontal orientation, dominated by two aligned screens. Behind the steering wheel, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and in the center, a nearly 13-inch touchscreen, a benchmark in the electric city car segment. The graphics are sharp, the menus structured, and the ergonomics have significantly improved. The materials, partially recycled, provide a very high-quality perceived finish, enhanced by textile surfaces on the dashboard and doors.
On the technological front, the new Volkswagen software generation brings a host of expected features: one-pedal driving, advanced parking aids, and optionally, a next-generation Travel Assist, capable of recognizing traffic lights and stop signs. Nothing extravagant, but a complete and coherent set of features.
The real surprise comes from an unexpected detail: the Retro Display. With a simple press, the digital instrumentation adopts a retro style inspired by the Golf I from the 1980s. A nostalgic, refreshing nod that contrasts with the seriousness of the interior. This playful touch could very well become one of the most appreciated elements of the ID. Polo’s cockpit.
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In the end, the Volkswagen ID. Polo does not seek to revolutionize the automotive interior but offers a modern, ergonomic, and very well-finished electric cockpit. Prudent, perhaps, but solid. And with this hint of retro, finally a little more endearing.
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This page is translated from the original post "Volkswagen ID. Polo dévoile son cockpit nouvelle génération" in French.
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