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Leon Poultney

Volkswagen says it is bringing physical buttons back to cars – and it's about time

Volkswagen ID.2all Concept.

VW appears to have pulled a U-turn on its decision to gradually rid its modern vehicles of physical buttons. The company's interior designer, Darius Watola, told Autocar that its recent ID.2all Concept "showed a new approach for all models" and was in direct response to "recent feedback from customers" surrounding irksome touchscreen functionality.

In stark contrast to much of the German marque's recent ID all-electric range, as well as the latest generation of Golf, the recent unveiling of a physical ID.2all concept car (above) shows a row of physical, backlit buttons beneath the main touchscreen infotainment display, as well as a rotary dial in the central tunnel that allows for physical interaction with menus on said display. 

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