Buttons are back and storage is king when it comes to car interiors
Summary
Automakers are bringing physical buttons and switches back to car interiors after drivers found touch-screen menus harder to use while driving. Nissan says the new Rogue Hybrid pairs more direct controls and ample storage with design features such as seats inspired by puffer jackets and rear doors that open wide for easier access.Key Facts
- Nissan design manager Hiren Patel said switchless interiors were intended to reduce costs and make car interiors more like software experiences.
- Drivers complained that using menus for tasks such as adjusting temperature could take their eyes off the road.
- The new Rogue Hybrid has buttons and switches for most controls and built-in storage.
- Nissan says the Rogue’s rear doors open to 90 degrees to make it easier to install a child seat or help an older passenger into the back.
- Patel said customers want intuitive controls, wireless charging, easy-to-clean surfaces, storage, and easy access.
- The Rogue’s seats take inspiration from puffer jackets.
- The article contrasts the Rogue Hybrid’s more practical interior with the more minimalist Nissan Ariya.
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