Audi’s stunning Concept C not only previews a future electric sports car, but also introduces a new design language and a more ergonomic interior layout. We’ve been promised a return to proper controls by returning to physical buttons and switches for commonly used functions. Although the performance EV won’t arrive until later this decade, Ingolstadt is already making amends by addressing some of the interior issues that plague recent models.
In a surprising but welcome announcement, Audi is ditching touch sliders on the steering wheels of five cars. The A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron now get physical rollers to adjust the volume and navigate the menus of the digital screen. It’s a small step, but still a step in the right direction.
This change is unexpected as all five cars are still fresh produce. The latest generation A6 was introduced just a few months ago in both sedan and station wagon body styles. The A5, Q5, A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron aren’t much older and all debuted last year.
So why the rush to bring back physical rollers? We asked Audi what prompted this change, and the company admitted that it was responding to customer requests for conventional controls. In an email to Engine1spokesperson Michael Crusius explained the reason for the steering wheel updates:
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