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VW appears to have pulled a U-turn on its decision to gradually rid its modern vehicles of physical buttons.

The move has been made to address some of the recent criticism leveled at the brand.

Volkswagen ID.2all Concept

A more affordable 38kWh option is also rumored to be available.

Take the ID.4 as an example.

The electrified family crossover is bereft of any physical buttons, including for important things like the handbrake.

Volkswagen ID.2all Concept

None of these are backlit, making them almost impossible to locate in low-light situations.

Plus, see how long it takes someone to figure out the wing mirror adjustment.

Its almost like a hidden easter egg when it really needs to be a big obvious button.

Volkswagen ID.4 Interior

A few buttons and dials sprinkled here and there would have actually livened up the place.

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A hand about to touch the screen on the Volkswagen ID4 car