Audi Brings Physical Control Again In Latest Model Steering

Turn Audi Q3. (Photo: Audi)

JAKARTA - Audi decided to restore the use of physical buttons and controllers on the steering wheel. This is after previously relying on touch panels and capacitive sliders on a number of its newest models.

This step is taken in direct response to user inputs that want more intuitive operations while driving. Where, consumers think touch control is too complicated to use in daily driving conditions.

These changes began to be applied to several main models, such as Audi A5, Audi Q5, Audi A6, Audi A6 e-tron, and Audi Q6 e-tron. As reported by Motor1, Thursday, November 27.

In these models, Audi is now presenting a physical roller on the steering wheel that functions to adjust audio volume and menu navigation in digital instrument panels, replacing the previously used touch slider system.

This decision is fairly interesting because some of these models are the latest generation to be launched in recent months. Audi admits that the transition to full digital control is not fully accepted by users, especially in terms of ergonomics and ease of operation.

Audi confirmed that the return of physical control is part of a gradual improvement. A number of concept models under development also feature a new approach that combines modern designs with typical interactive elements of Audi, including the concept of Audi click which emphasizes mechanical feedback when the button is pressed.

Through this step, Audi showed directional corrections in the development of vehicle interfaces, by placing driver comfort and safety factors as a top priority in the operation of vehicle features.