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Volkswagen will restore physical buttons to the dashboard in its latest compact car, part of a wider move away from touchscreens.

In a particularly retro touch, the new ID Polo will even have a volume dial.

For a decade or so, automakers rushed to replace knobs and switches with screens, Autoblog noted in October, but users largely disliked them: Controlling the air conditioning, for example, required delving through submenus while driving, which was both difficult and dangerous. Research found that using touchscreens took longer and distracted drivers.

Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and VW have all announced plans to return to more tactile controls, and US and EU regulators announced last year that cars with touchscreen controls could get worse safety ratings.

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago
[–] ComradeRachel@lemmy.blahaj.zone 19 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I wish they sold this model in the USA. We need a good selection of compact models

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

The car I drive now is the newest car I've ever owned. It's a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, V6 AWD. I like everything about it. I'll keep it running as long as I can.

This is what a car should look like inside. Everything in reach, physical knobs I can set without looking, no distractions. Peak design:

No internet account required, of course, which also means they can't nerf my car from the other side of the planet, or charge me for 50 more HP, or heated seats. The most sophisticated display is the red LEDs that tell time, outside temp, and real time MPG. Also, I like having a car I actually own, Suzuki doesn't want anything to do with me, and I don't want anything to do with them. It was a one-time transaction, like a hooker and a john. We're not in a fucking life-long relationship.

Cars should not be this inside. While I agree it's cool and futuristic, it is not practical. Form should follow function, everything about this is the opposite:

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Good. Now put round headlights on your new electric vans. They'll look even better.

[–] silvadinlabop@lemmy.cafe 9 points 4 days ago
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