Volkswagen Boss Doesn't Like Planned Valuate Doors To Choose Back To Normal Doors For Consumers
Electric car trends with futuristic designs are on the rise. However, for Volkswagen, the functionality and comfort of consumers remains a top priority. Taking bold steps, the German manufacturer decided to leave the design of the flat door handle (flush) which has been decorating many electric cars, including Tesla.
This decision is not without reason. Volkswagen CEO Thomas Sch Wayfer revealed in an interview with Deutsche Welle at the IAA Mobility exhibition in Munich that they have received a lot of input from customers. As a result? Flat-door operating that is considered cool is often difficult in everyday use.
"Funding must be easy, like a door handle. It's really cool to use a flat door handle, but it's really difficult to operate. So we will definitely use a normal door handle, and customers really appreciate it. That's the input we received," said Schwefer, quoted from InsideEv. , Tuesday, September 16.
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Sch Marifer admits that Volkswagen has made mistakes in recent years by focusing too much on futuristic design, including the use of capacitive touch control on the steering wheel. Under his leadership, he is committed to making a true Volkswagen again.
This means returning to core values with quality designs, intuitive operations, and affordable physical buttons. Simply put, they want to make cars that are friendly to everyone, not just early advertisers who are accustomed to advanced technology.
"People expect familiarity with the vehicle, with the brand they buy," he added.
Flat door handles do have an advantage, which can increase car aerodynamics and have the potential to increase travel distance. However, as stated by ArsTechnica, the effect is very minimal. This design only adds a distance of about one mile, or about 1.6 kilometers.
In addition, complicated door handles also cause security problems. Several reports from China and the United States show that emergency officers are having difficulty opening the vehicle's doors in critical situations, which could put their lives at risk.