Physical controls
How climate, volume and indicators are operated in cars on sale now, each checked against a photograph.
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The same cars, one question at a time. Each list has its own address and shows the photograph behind every answer.
- Cars with physical climate controls
- Electric cars with physical climate controls
- Hybrid cars with physical climate controls
- SUVs with physical climate controls
- Small cars with physical climate controls
- Cars with physical climate controls under £35,000
- Cars with physical climate controls, a volume knob and indicator stalks
- Cars with a volume knob
- Cars without a volume knob or buttons
- Cars with climate controls on the touchscreen
- Cars without indicator stalks
All three physical
Physical climate controls, a volume knob or roller, and an indicator stalk.
By maker
Makers with 3 or more cars in the table. The counts cover the cars checked here, not a maker's whole range.
| Maker | Cars | Physical | Physical and screen | Screen or touch panel | Touch panel | Touchscreen | Volume knob or roller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| BMW | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| BYD | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Ford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Honda | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Hyundai | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Kia | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lexus | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mazda | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Nissan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Subaru | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Toyota | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Volkswagen | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Volvo | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
Physical climate controls
Temperature and fan have their own knobs, buttons or rockers.
| Car | Volume | Indicators | Version checked | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LyriqA row of metal rocker keys under the vents sets temperature, fan and air distribution; knurled volume roller ahead of the rotary controller on the console.Checked: 2024 Lyriq 600 E4, show car at Auto Zürich, left-hand drive. Photo: Cadillac Lyriq · Source: Review: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V (DoubleClutch.ca, 22 June 2026): the knurled rotary control on the console adjusts the volume | Roller | Stalk | 2024 Lyriq 600 E4, show car at Auto Zürich, left-hand drive | Photo: Cadillac Lyriq · Source: Review: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V (DoubleClutch.ca, 22 June 2026): the knurled rotary control on the console adjusts the volume |
| Chevrolet Equinox (4th generation)Two temperature knobs with fan and air-distribution buttons between them; small volume knob at the upper left corner of the touchscreen.Checked: 2025 Equinox ACTIV, United States. Photo: Chevrolet Equinox (4th generation) · Source: Consumer Reports: First Drive, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (washer controls are on the left-hand turn-signal stalk, which the wheel hides in the archive photo) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Equinox ACTIV, United States | Photo: Chevrolet Equinox (4th generation) · Source: Consumer Reports: First Drive, 2025 Chevrolet Equinox (washer controls are on the left-hand turn-signal stalk, which the wheel hides in the archive photo) |
| Chevrolet Silverado (T1XX)Two temperature knobs with a row of climate buttons between them; volume knob below the screen. Its 2027 successor reaches dealers from late 2026.Checked: 2022 Silverado 1500 with the 13.4-inch screen, United States. Photo: Chevrolet Silverado (T1XX) | Knob | Stalk | 2022 Silverado 1500 with the 13.4-inch screen, United States | Photo: Chevrolet Silverado (T1XX) |
| Citroën C3 (Mk4)Console panel of keys and four toggles for temperature, fan speed and air distribution. No volume control on the dashboard or console; it is on the steering wheel.Checked: 2024 ë-C3 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive. Photo: Citroën C3 (Mk4) · Source: Citroen C3 review: Interior & comfort | Carbuyer | Screen or wheel only | Stalk | 2024 ë-C3 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive | Photo: Citroën C3 (Mk4) · Source: Citroen C3 review: Interior & comfort | Carbuyer |
| Dacia Duster (Mk3)Keys under the vents for temperature, fan speed and demisting. Volume: buttons on top of the centre screen and a control pod behind the wheel.Checked: 2024 Duster (Geneva show car), left-hand drive. Photo: Dacia Duster (Mk3) · Source: Automatic climate control | Dacia Duster user manual | Buttons | Stalk | 2024 Duster (Geneva show car), left-hand drive | Photo: Dacia Duster (Mk3) · Source: Automatic climate control | Dacia Duster user manual |
| Fiat 500e (2020)Row of climate push buttons under the touchscreen; volume roller on the console between the seats.Checked: 2020 500 electric, Germany. Photo: Fiat 500e (2020) | Roller | Stalk | 2020 500 electric, Germany | Photo: Fiat 500e (2020) |
| Fiat Grande PandaLa Prima has a panel of climate keys and toggles; lower trims have three rotary heater controls. No volume control on the dashboard or console, only on the steering wheel.Checked: 2025 Grande Panda electric, La Prima trim, Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: Fiat Grande Panda · Source: Fiat Grande Panda Electric Review 2026 | Drive | Screen or wheel only | Stalk | 2025 Grande Panda electric, La Prima trim, Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: Fiat Grande Panda · Source: Fiat Grande Panda Electric Review 2026 | Drive |
| Ford Bronco (6th generation)Two temperature knobs, a fan rocker and keys for air distribution, demist and air conditioning, below the audio panel with its volume knob.Checked: 2027 Bronco RTR, United States. Photo: Ford Bronco (6th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2027 Bronco RTR, United States | Photo: Ford Bronco (6th generation) |
| Ford F‑150 (14th generation)Two temperature knobs, a fan rocker and climate buttons below the screen, with separate volume and tuning knobs above them.Checked: 2025 F-150 Lariat PowerBoost, United States, left-hand drive. Photo: Ford F‑150 (14th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 F-150 Lariat PowerBoost, United States, left-hand drive | Photo: Ford F‑150 (14th generation) |
| GMC Sierra (T1XX)Two temperature knobs with climate buttons between them; volume knob below the screen's left corner (at its left edge on the AT4X); GMC showed the 2027 successor in June 2026.Checked: 2022 Sierra 1500 Elevation (interior updated for 2022), 13.4-inch screen, United States. Photo: GMC Sierra (T1XX) · Source: Wikipedia: Chevrolet Silverado, section on the fifth-generation Silverado and sixth-generation Sierra (2027 Sierra 1500 shown on 25 June 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2022 Sierra 1500 Elevation (interior updated for 2022), 13.4-inch screen, United States | Photo: GMC Sierra (T1XX) · Source: Wikipedia: Chevrolet Silverado, section on the fifth-generation Silverado and sixth-generation Sierra (2027 Sierra 1500 shown on 25 June 2026) |
| Honda Accord (11th generation)Three climate knobs. The 7-inch screen has volume and tuning knobs, the 12.3-inch screen a single volume knob.Checked: 2023 Accord LX and Accord Hybrid, United States. Photo: Honda Accord (11th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 Accord LX and Accord Hybrid, United States | Photo: Honda Accord (11th generation) |
| Honda Civic (11th generation)Three climate knobs with push buttons between them; volume knob on the left edge of the touchscreen.Checked: 2026 Civic RS e:HEV (2024 facelift), Philippines, left-hand drive. Photo: Honda Civic (11th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Civic RS e:HEV (2024 facelift), Philippines, left-hand drive | Photo: Honda Civic (11th generation) |
| Honda CR‑V (6th generation)Three climate knobs with push buttons between them; volume knob on the left edge of the touchscreen.Checked: 2023 CR-V e:HEV, Switzerland, and 2023 CR-V EX-L, United States. Photo: Honda CR‑V (6th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 CR-V e:HEV, Switzerland, and 2023 CR-V EX-L, United States | Photo: Honda CR‑V (6th generation) |
| Honda HR‑V (3rd generation)Three climate knobs with push buttons between them; volume + and − keys on the edge of the touchscreen (global HR-V, not the North American car).Checked: 2025 HR-V 1.5 S and RS e:HEV (2024 facelift), Philippines, left-hand drive. Photo: Honda HR‑V (3rd generation) | Buttons | Stalk | 2025 HR-V 1.5 S and RS e:HEV (2024 facelift), Philippines, left-hand drive | Photo: Honda HR‑V (3rd generation) |
| Hyundai i20 (BC3)Temperature and fan rockers above a row of push buttons; volume knob under the screen.Checked: 2023 i20 (facelift), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai i20 (BC3) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 i20 (facelift), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai i20 (BC3) |
| Hyundai Kona (SX2)Rocker switches for temperature and fan on a separate climate panel; volume and tuning knobs under the screen.Checked: 2023 Kona Electric, Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Kona (SX2) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 Kona Electric, Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Kona (SX2) |
| Hyundai StariaTemperature and fan knobs with a row of climate buttons, air distribution included; volume knob beside the shortcut buttons under the screen.Checked: 2026 Staria Electric (2026 facelift), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Staria | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Staria Electric (2026 facelift), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Staria |
| Jeep Wrangler (JL)Knobs and rocker keys for temperature and fan below the vents, with the volume knob at the left of the same panel.Checked: 2024 Wrangler Unlimited (2024 update), United States. Photo: Jeep Wrangler (JL) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Wrangler Unlimited (2024 update), United States | Photo: Jeep Wrangler (JL) |
| Kia EV3 (SV)Rockers for temperature, fan speed and airflow either side of the hazard switch; volume roller between the vents; the shortcut keys above are touch-sensitive.Checked: 2025 EV3 Earth, South Korea, left-hand drive. Photo: Kia EV3 (SV) | Roller | Stalk | 2025 EV3 Earth, South Korea, left-hand drive | Photo: Kia EV3 (SV) |
| Kia EV9 (MV)Rockers for temperature, fan speed and air distribution either side of a volume roller; the shortcut keys above them are touch-sensitive.Checked: 2023 EV9 (Seoul Mobility Show car), South Korea. Photo: Kia EV9 (MV) · Source: 2025 Kia EV9 review | CarExpert | Roller | Stalk | 2023 EV9 (Seoul Mobility Show car), South Korea | Photo: Kia EV9 (MV) · Source: 2025 Kia EV9 review | CarExpert |
| Kia Seltos (SP3)Rockers for temperature, fan speed and airflow under a row of shortcut keys; volume roller in the middle of that row.Checked: 2026 Seltos (second generation, SP3), Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: Kia Seltos (SP3) | Roller | Stalk | 2026 Seltos (second generation, SP3), Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: Kia Seltos (SP3) |
| Kia Telluride (LQ2)Volume roller in the vent strip; rockers for temperature, fan speed and airflow either side of the hazard switch; a small climate touch display sits between the two screens.Checked: 2027 Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige, United States (2026 New York show car). Photo: Kia Telluride (LQ2) · Source: 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro Review | Carscoops (6 November 2026) | Roller | Stalk | 2027 Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige, United States (2026 New York show car) | Photo: Kia Telluride (LQ2) · Source: 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro Review | Carscoops (6 November 2026) |
| Land Rover Defender (L663)Two temperature dials with fan, air-distribution and demist keys around them. Volume knob at the right of the panel.Checked: 2026 model year Defender, maker’s press image (left-hand drive). Photo: Land Rover Defender (L663) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 model year Defender, maker’s press image (left-hand drive) | Photo: Land Rover Defender (L663) |
| Mazda 3 (BP)Two temperature knobs with fan and airflow keys; volume knob beside the rotary controller on the console.Checked: 2023 Mazda3 Homura, United Kingdom (right-hand drive); panel also shown on a 2019 Japan-market car. Photo: Mazda 3 (BP) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 Mazda3 Homura, United Kingdom (right-hand drive); panel also shown on a 2019 Japan-market car | Photo: Mazda 3 (BP) |
| Mazda CX‑30 (DM)Two temperature knobs with fan and airflow keys; volume knob beside the rotary controller on the console.Checked: 2023 CX-30 Homura, United Kingdom (right-hand drive). Photo: Mazda CX‑30 (DM) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 CX-30 Homura, United Kingdom (right-hand drive) | Photo: Mazda CX‑30 (DM) |
| Mazda CX‑60 (KH)Temperature toggles with fan and airflow keys under a readout; volume knob behind the rotary controller on the console.Checked: CX-60 Takumi plug-in hybrid, United Kingdom (right-hand drive), photographed 2022, in Mazda UK's 2026 gallery. Photo: Mazda CX‑60 (KH) | Knob | Stalk | CX-60 Takumi plug-in hybrid, United Kingdom (right-hand drive), photographed 2022, in Mazda UK's 2026 gallery | Photo: Mazda CX‑60 (KH) |
| Mazda MX‑5 (ND)Three dials for temperature, fan and airflow; volume knob behind the rotary controller on the console.Checked: 2025 MX-5 Roadster 1.5 Exclusive-Line, United Kingdom (right-hand drive). Photo: Mazda MX‑5 (ND) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 MX-5 Roadster 1.5 Exclusive-Line, United Kingdom (right-hand drive) | Photo: Mazda MX‑5 (ND) |
| Mercedes-Benz A‑Class (W177)Rocker keys under the vents for temperature, fan and air distribution (shown on a 2019 car); volume roller on the console. With auxiliary heating the distribution key opens a screen menu.Checked: 2025 A 200 d Urban Stars (2022 facelift), Japan, right-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz A‑Class (W177) · Source: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual, Overview of climate control systems | Roller | Stalk | 2025 A 200 d Urban Stars (2022 facelift), Japan, right-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz A‑Class (W177) · Source: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Manual, Overview of climate control systems |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247)Rocker keys under the vents for temperature, fan and air distribution; volume roller on the console. The 2023 facelift dropped the touchpad and kept a knurled volume control.Checked: 2019 launch car, Edition 1 with AMG Line, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift First Drive Review: An All Rounder (ZigWheels) | Roller | Stalk | 2019 launch car, Edition 1 with AMG Line, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift First Drive Review: An All Rounder (ZigWheels) |
| MG 4 EV Urban (Mk2)Under the screen: a temperature knob, rockers for fan speed and air distribution, demist keys and a volume knob. The rear-drive MG4 EV, also on sale, is a different car.Checked: 2026 MG4 EV Urban (second-generation MG4), Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: MG 4 EV Urban (Mk2) · Source: 2026 MG 4 EV Urban review: Quick drive | CarExpert | Knob | Stalk | 2026 MG4 EV Urban (second-generation MG4), Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: MG 4 EV Urban (Mk2) · Source: 2026 MG 4 EV Urban review: Quick drive | CarExpert |
| Mitsubishi Outlander (GN)Two temperature knobs with push buttons for fan speed and airflow on a separate climate panel; volume knob in the key row under the touchscreen.Checked: 2025 Outlander PHEV (2025 facelift), Switzerland, left-hand drive (Auto Zürich 2024 show car). Photo: Mitsubishi Outlander (GN) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Outlander PHEV (2025 facelift), Switzerland, left-hand drive (Auto Zürich 2024 show car) | Photo: Mitsubishi Outlander (GN) |
| Nissan Qashqai (J12)Two temperature knobs and a row of push buttons for fan and airflow; volume knob in the key row under the touchscreen.Checked: 2024 Qashqai e-Power (2024 facelift), Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: Nissan Qashqai (J12) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Qashqai e-Power (2024 facelift), Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: Nissan Qashqai (J12) |
| Nissan Rogue (T33)Two temperature knobs and a row of climate buttons under the vents; volume knob below the screen. Its successor was shown in April 2026 for the 2027 model year.Checked: 2025 Rogue with the 12.3-inch screen, United States. Photo: Nissan Rogue (T33) · Source: 2024 Nissan Rogue Up Close: Sleeker Looks, Upsized Touchscreen | Cars.com | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Rogue with the 12.3-inch screen, United States | Photo: Nissan Rogue (T33) · Source: 2024 Nissan Rogue Up Close: Sleeker Looks, Upsized Touchscreen | Cars.com |
| Renault 5 E‑Tech (E‑Tech)Keys under the vents for temperature, fan speed and demisting. Volume: buttons on the centre screen and a control pod behind the wheel.Checked: 2024 Renault 5 E-Tech (Geneva show car), left-hand drive. Photo: Renault 5 E‑Tech (E‑Tech) · Source: Automatic climate control | Renault user manual | Buttons | Stalk | 2024 Renault 5 E-Tech (Geneva show car), left-hand drive | Photo: Renault 5 E‑Tech (E‑Tech) · Source: Automatic climate control | Renault user manual |
| Renault Clio (Mk6)Keys under the vents for temperature, fan speed and demisting. Volume: buttons on the centre screen and a control pod behind the wheel.Checked: 2025 Clio (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland. Photo: Renault Clio (Mk6) · Source: Automatic climate control | Renault Clio user manual | Buttons | Stalk | 2025 Clio (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland | Photo: Renault Clio (Mk6) · Source: Automatic climate control | Renault Clio user manual |
| Škoda Kodiaq (Mk2)Three Smart Dials: the outer two set temperature; the middle one switches between fan speed, air direction, volume and other functions the driver assigns.Checked: 2024 Kodiaq (Auto Zürich 2023 show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive. Photo: Škoda Kodiaq (Mk2) · Source: Škoda Kodiaq press kit: Interior (Škoda Storyboard) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Kodiaq (Auto Zürich 2023 show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive | Photo: Škoda Kodiaq (Mk2) · Source: Škoda Kodiaq press kit: Interior (Škoda Storyboard) |
| Subaru Outback (BU)Separate climate panel: two temperature knobs and push buttons for fan speed and air distribution. Volume knob at the top left of the screen.Checked: 2026 Outback, United States. Photo: Subaru Outback (BU) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Outback, United States | Photo: Subaru Outback (BU) |
| Suzuki Swift (4th generation)Rockers for fan speed and temperature above a row of climate keys; volume on touch keys printed on the lower frame of the screen.Checked: 2025 Swift Hybrid MX with the 9-inch screen, Japan, right-hand drive. Photo: Suzuki Swift (4th generation) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2025 Swift Hybrid MX with the 9-inch screen, Japan, right-hand drive | Photo: Suzuki Swift (4th generation) |
| Toyota C‑HR (AX20)Toggle keys for temperature, fan and airflow; three small keys under the screen, read as volume down, power and volume up (labels not legible in the photos).Checked: 2024 C-HR hybrid, Europe (left-hand drive show car, Auto Zürich 2023). Photo: Toyota C‑HR (AX20) · Source: Carwow: Toyota C-HR review (physical switches for the climate controls) | Buttons | Stalk | 2024 C-HR hybrid, Europe (left-hand drive show car, Auto Zürich 2023) | Photo: Toyota C‑HR (AX20) · Source: Carwow: Toyota C-HR review (physical switches for the climate controls) |
| Toyota Camry (XV80)Toggle keys for temperature, fan and airflow; volume knob at the edge of the screen.Checked: 2024 Camry HEV Premium Luxury, Thailand (right-hand drive). Photo: Toyota Camry (XV80) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Camry HEV Premium Luxury, Thailand (right-hand drive) | Photo: Toyota Camry (XV80) |
| Toyota Corolla (E210)Fan and temperature dials with a row of keys; VOL− and VOL+ keys under the screen.Checked: 2026 Corolla W×B hybrid saloon, Japan (right-hand drive). Photo: Toyota Corolla (E210) | Buttons | Stalk | 2026 Corolla W×B hybrid saloon, Japan (right-hand drive) | Photo: Toyota Corolla (E210) |
| Toyota Corolla Cross (XG10)Two temperature knobs above a row of keys for fan speed and airflow; VOL− and VOL+ keys under the touchscreen.Checked: 2026 Corolla Cross GR Sport and Z (2025 facelift), Japan, right-hand drive. Photo: Toyota Corolla Cross (XG10) | Buttons | Stalk | 2026 Corolla Cross GR Sport and Z (2025 facelift), Japan, right-hand drive | Photo: Toyota Corolla Cross (XG10) |
| Toyota Hilux (AN220)Row of toggle keys for temperature, fan and airflow under a climate readout; VOL− and VOL+ keys under the touchscreen.Checked: 2026 Hilux (maker's studio image) and Hilux Z Adventure showroom car, Japan, right-hand drive. Photo: Toyota Hilux (AN220) | Buttons | Stalk | 2026 Hilux (maker's studio image) and Hilux Z Adventure showroom car, Japan, right-hand drive | Photo: Toyota Hilux (AN220) |
| Toyota Land Cruiser (J250)Toggle keys for temperature, fan and airflow under the readouts; audio volume knob below the climate panel.Checked: 2024 Land Cruiser 250, Japan (right-hand drive). Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser (J250) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Land Cruiser 250, Japan (right-hand drive) | Photo: Toyota Land Cruiser (J250) |
| Toyota Prius (XW60)Toggle keys for temperature, fan and airflow under a small readout; volume knob in the corner of the screen frame.Checked: 2023 Prius plug-in hybrid (launch prototype), Japan (right-hand drive). Photo: Toyota Prius (XW60) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 Prius plug-in hybrid (launch prototype), Japan (right-hand drive) | Photo: Toyota Prius (XW60) |
| Toyota Tacoma (N400)Temperature and fan knobs with a row of toggle keys for airflow and A/C; volume knob between the centre vents.Checked: 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport, United States. Photo: Toyota Tacoma (N400) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Tacoma TRD Sport, United States | Photo: Toyota Tacoma (N400) |
| Toyota Yaris (XP210)Temperature dials with a row of keys; volume knob under the touchscreen.Checked: Yaris Hybrid GR Sport, Poland (left-hand drive), photographed 2026; 2026 Yaris hybrid Z URBANO, Japan. Photo: Toyota Yaris (XP210) | Knob | Stalk | Yaris Hybrid GR Sport, Poland (left-hand drive), photographed 2026; 2026 Yaris hybrid Z URBANO, Japan | Photo: Toyota Yaris (XP210) |
| Volkswagen ID.3Rocker keys for temperature and fan and a volume knob on the console came with the 2026 ID.3 Neo; earlier ID.3s have touch sliders.Checked: 2026 ID.3 Neo (the revised and renamed ID.3), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID.3 · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the ID.3 Neo (15 April 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 ID.3 Neo (the revised and renamed ID.3), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID.3 · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the ID.3 Neo (15 April 2026) |
Physical and screen
Some dedicated controls, usually temperature. The rest is on the screen.
| Car | Volume | Indicators | Version checked | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari PurosangueClimate is set with a rotary dial in the dashboard that has a touch display in its centre; there is no centre screen. Volume and the indicator buttons are on the steering wheel.Checked: Show car at Auto Zürich 2025, left-hand drive. Photo: Ferrari Purosangue · Source: Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever (Motor1 review) | Screen or wheel only | Wheel buttons | Show car at Auto Zürich 2025, left-hand drive | Photo: Ferrari Purosangue · Source: Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever (Motor1 review) |
| Ford Ranger (P703)Temperature knobs and fan buttons below the screen; air distribution on the screen. Volume knob between the temperature knobs.Checked: 2024 Ranger Raptor, United States (pre-production). Photo: Ford Ranger (P703) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Ranger Raptor, United States (pre-production) | Photo: Ford Ranger (P703) |
| Genesis GV70 (JK1)Two temperature knobs on a touch panel that holds fan speed and airflow; volume and tuning knobs at the ends of a row of touch shortcut keys.Checked: 2024 GV70 Sport (2024 facelift), South Korea, left-hand drive. Photo: Genesis GV70 (JK1) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 GV70 Sport (2024 facelift), South Korea, left-hand drive | Photo: Genesis GV70 (JK1) |
| Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5)Temperature dials; fan speed and air distribution are on a 6.6-inch touch panel between them.Checked: 2024 Santa Fe plug-in hybrid, Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) · Source: Hyundai Newsroom Europe: All-new SANTA FE press kit (6.6-inch climate control touchscreen) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Santa Fe plug-in hybrid, Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) · Source: Hyundai Newsroom Europe: All-new SANTA FE press kit (6.6-inch climate control touchscreen) |
| Hyundai Tucson (NX4)Temperature dials; fan speed and air distribution are touch keys on the panel between them. Hyundai showed its successor in October 2026.Checked: 2024 Tucson (facelift), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Tucson (NX4) · Source: Hyundai Newsroom Europe: the all-new TUCSON, world premiere (October 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Tucson (facelift), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Tucson (NX4) · Source: Hyundai Newsroom Europe: the all-new TUCSON, world premiere (October 2026) |
| Kia EV6 (CV)One touch panel switches between climate and media: its two knobs set temperature or volume, its touch keys the fan and air distribution.Checked: 2025 EV6 GT-Line (2024 facelift), South Korea. Photo: Kia EV6 (CV) · Source: Kia EV6 review | Auto Express | Knob | Stalk | 2025 EV6 GT-Line (2024 facelift), South Korea | Photo: Kia EV6 (CV) · Source: Kia EV6 review | Auto Express |
| Kia Sportage (NQ5)One touch panel switches between climate and media: its two knobs set temperature or volume, its touch keys the fan and air distribution.Checked: 2025 Sportage Signature (facelift), South Korea. Photo: Kia Sportage (NQ5) · Source: Kia Sportage review 2026 - price, interior & boot space | Auto Express | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Sportage Signature (facelift), South Korea | Photo: Kia Sportage (NQ5) · Source: Kia Sportage review 2026 - price, interior & boot space | Auto Express |
| Lexus LS (XF50)Temperature toggles and fan buttons in a strip under the vents, with the volume knob beside it; airflow direction is chosen on the screen.Checked: Facelifted LS 500 (2020 on), Japan, right-hand drive. Photo: Lexus LS (XF50) · Source: Lexus LS500 2018 Owner's Manual, section 5-3 Using the air conditioning system and defogger | Knob | Stalk | Facelifted LS 500 (2020 on), Japan, right-hand drive | Photo: Lexus LS (XF50) · Source: Lexus LS500 2018 Owner's Manual, section 5-3 Using the air conditioning system and defogger |
| Lexus NX (AZ20)Temperature dials in the touchscreen, fan and airflow on the screen, volume knob under it; an updated NX with a new dashboard, shown in September 2026, is due from the end of 2026.Checked: 2022 NX with the 14-inch screen (launch prototype, maker's studio images), left-hand drive. Photo: Lexus NX (AZ20) · Source: Lexus Unveils the New NX in a World Premiere | Lexus Global Newsroom (1 September 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2022 NX with the 14-inch screen (launch prototype, maker's studio images), left-hand drive | Photo: Lexus NX (AZ20) · Source: Lexus Unveils the New NX in a World Premiere | Lexus Global Newsroom (1 September 2026) |
| Lexus RX (AL30)Temperature dials set in the touchscreen and a volume knob under it; fan speed and airflow are set on the screen.Checked: 2025 RX 500h F Sport Performance, Philippines; 2022 launch prototype (maker's image), left-hand drive. Photo: Lexus RX (AL30) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 RX 500h F Sport Performance, Philippines; 2022 launch prototype (maker's image), left-hand drive | Photo: Lexus RX (AL30) |
| Opel Astra (L)Physical keys under the screen for temperature and fan, with a volume knob at their left end; airflow direction is chosen on the touchscreen.Checked: 2026 Astra Sports Tourer Electric, show car, left-hand drive. Photo: Opel Astra (L) · Source: Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test (Auto Express) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Astra Sports Tourer Electric, show car, left-hand drive | Photo: Opel Astra (L) · Source: Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test (Auto Express) |
| Porsche 911 (992)Toggle switches on the console for temperature and fan; air distribution is set on the touchscreen. Rotary volume knob on the console. Stalks shown on a 2019 car.Checked: 2025 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (992.2), Auto Zürich 2025, left-hand drive. Photo: Porsche 911 (992) · Source: Porsche 911 Driver's Manual: Automatically Controlled 2-Zone Air Conditioning | Knob | Stalk | 2025 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (992.2), Auto Zürich 2025, left-hand drive | Photo: Porsche 911 (992) · Source: Porsche 911 Driver's Manual: Automatically Controlled 2-Zone Air Conditioning |
| Subaru Crosstrek (GU)Temperature keys and demist buttons on the screen's frame, with volume and tuning knobs; fan speed and air direction on the touchscreen.Checked: 2024 Crosstrek with the 11.6-inch screen, Switzerland, left-hand drive (Auto Zürich 2023 show car). Photo: Subaru Crosstrek (GU) · Source: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek review | CarExpert (24 February 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Crosstrek with the 11.6-inch screen, Switzerland, left-hand drive (Auto Zürich 2023 show car) | Photo: Subaru Crosstrek (GU) · Source: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek review | CarExpert (24 February 2026) |
| Subaru Forester (SL)Temperature keys and demister buttons beside the screen; fan speed and air distribution on the touchscreen. Volume and tuning knobs.Checked: 2025 Forester e-Boxer with the 11.6-inch screen, Switzerland. Photo: Subaru Forester (SL) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Forester e-Boxer with the 11.6-inch screen, Switzerland | Photo: Subaru Forester (SL) |
| Toyota RAV4 (XA60)Temperature keys either side of a volume knob under the screen; fan speed and airflow on the touchscreen's climate bar.Checked: 2025 RAV4 Z hybrid, Japan (right-hand drive). Photo: Toyota RAV4 (XA60) · Source: CarExpert: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review (22 April 2026) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 RAV4 Z hybrid, Japan (right-hand drive) | Photo: Toyota RAV4 (XA60) · Source: CarExpert: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review (22 April 2026) |
| Volkswagen ID. PoloButtons under the vents for temperature, fan, A/C and demisting; there is no air-distribution key, which leaves that to the screen. Rotary volume knob on the centre console.Checked: 2026 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID. Polo | Knob | Stalk | 2026 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID. Polo |
Touch panel
A touch-sensitive panel or sliders with no moving parts.
| Car | Volume | Indicators | Version checked | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger (2024)A flat touch-sensitive strip under the touchscreen sets the climate; two knobs on the screen's lower corners, the left one for volume.Checked: Charger Daytona (2024 on), show car in Munich, May 2025, left-hand drive. Photo: Dodge Charger (2024) · Source: Can the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Outrun Its Controversy? (GreenCars, 1 August 2025): haptic touch switches for the climate control | Knob | Stalk | Charger Daytona (2024 on), show car in Munich, May 2025, left-hand drive | Photo: Dodge Charger (2024) · Source: Can the 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Outrun Its Controversy? (GreenCars, 1 August 2025): haptic touch switches for the climate control |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5Climate is a touch-sensitive panel below a row of physical shortcut buttons; the volume knob is at the end of that row.Checked: 2026 Ioniq 5 N Line (2024 facelift), Thailand, right-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Source: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review (CarExpert) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Ioniq 5 N Line (2024 facelift), Thailand, right-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Source: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review (CarExpert) |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6Temperature and fan are flush touch keys on a climate panel under the shortcut keys; the volume and tuning knobs are physical.Checked: 2026 Ioniq 6 N Line (2025 facelift), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Ioniq 6 N Line (2025 facelift), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Hyundai Ioniq 6 |
| Nissan Leaf (ZE2)Temperature and fan on a strip of capacitive touch keys under the screen; volume knob with the hazard and track buttons between the centre vents.Checked: 2026 Leaf, Germany, left-hand drive (autoMOBIL Tübingen show car, September 2025). Photo: Nissan Leaf (ZE2) · Source: The 2026 Nissan Leaf Redefines Basic Transportation: Review | Motor1 (21 October 2025) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Leaf, Germany, left-hand drive (autoMOBIL Tübingen show car, September 2025) | Photo: Nissan Leaf (ZE2) · Source: The 2026 Nissan Leaf Redefines Basic Transportation: Review | Motor1 (21 October 2025) |
| Volkswagen Golf (Mk8)Illuminated touch sliders under the screen for temperature and volume; fan speed is on the screen. The indicator stalk is shown on a pre-facelift car.Checked: 2024 facelift, Golf GTE, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen Golf (Mk8) · Source: The new Golf: The new interior details (Volkswagen Newsroom) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2024 facelift, Golf GTE, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen Golf (Mk8) · Source: The new Golf: The new interior details (Volkswagen Newsroom) |
| Volkswagen ID. BuzzLit touch sliders under the screen set temperature and volume; fan speed and air distribution are on the screen.Checked: 2024 ID. Buzz GTX, Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID. Buzz | Touch slider | Stalk | 2024 ID. Buzz GTX, Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID. Buzz |
| Volkswagen ID.4Lit touch sliders set temperature and volume; fan speed is on the screen. Orders for its successor, the ID. Tiguan, opened on 13 October 2026.Checked: 2024 ID.4 (2023 update), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID.4 · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the ID. Tiguan, which succeeds the ID.4 and ID.5 (9 October 2026) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2024 ID.4 (2023 update), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID.4 · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the ID. Tiguan, which succeeds the ID.4 and ID.5 (9 October 2026) |
| Volkswagen ID.5Touch sliders under the screen for temperature and volume; fan speed is on the screen. Later cars have a larger screen, illuminated sliders and a gear selector on the column.Checked: 2022 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID.5 · Source: 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S review: Earned respect (EV Pulse) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2022 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID.5 · Source: 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S review: Earned respect (EV Pulse) |
| Volkswagen ID.7Illuminated touch sliders under the screen for temperature and volume; fan speed is in the on-screen climate menu.Checked: 2023 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen ID.7 | Touch slider | Stalk | 2023 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen ID.7 |
| Volkswagen Passat (B9)Touch sliders under the screen set temperature and volume; fan speed and air distribution are on the screen.Checked: 2024 Passat (B9, estate), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen Passat (B9) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2024 Passat (B9, estate), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen Passat (B9) |
| Volkswagen T‑Roc (Mk2)Touch sliders under the screen set temperature and volume; fan speed is on the screen. The dial on the console also sets the volume.Checked: 2026 T-Roc (second generation), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen T‑Roc (Mk2) · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the T-Roc (the driving experience control from the Tiguan selects driving profiles and controls the volume) | Knob | Stalk | 2026 T-Roc (second generation), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen T‑Roc (Mk2) · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the T-Roc (the driving experience control from the Tiguan selects driving profiles and controls the volume) |
| Volkswagen Tayron (Mk1)Illuminated touch sliders under the screen for temperature and volume; the rotary dial on the console also sets volume. Indicators on the left stalk, gear selector on the right.Checked: 2024 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen Tayron (Mk1) · Source: The new Tayron: Feel-good atmosphere – the interior in detail (Volkswagen Newsroom) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen Tayron (Mk1) · Source: The new Tayron: Feel-good atmosphere – the interior in detail (Volkswagen Newsroom) |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk3)Touch sliders under the screen set temperature and volume; fan speed is on the screen. The dial on the console also sets the volume.Checked: 2024 Tiguan R-Line eHybrid (plug-in hybrid), Europe, left-hand drive. Photo: Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk3) · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the T-Roc (the driving experience control from the Tiguan selects driving profiles and controls the volume) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Tiguan R-Line eHybrid (plug-in hybrid), Europe, left-hand drive | Photo: Volkswagen Tiguan (Mk3) · Source: Volkswagen Newsroom: World premiere of the T-Roc (the driving experience control from the Tiguan selects driving profiles and controls the volume) |
On the touchscreen
Climate is set on the centre screen.
| Car | Volume | Indicators | Version checked | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A5 (B10)Temperature, fan and air distribution on a permanent bar at the foot of the MMI touch display. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2025 A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: Audi A5 (B10) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 A5 Sedan e-hybrid quattro, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: Audi A5 (B10) |
| Audi A6 (C9)Temperature, fan and air distribution on a permanent bar at the foot of the MMI touch display. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2025 A6 Avant, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: Audi A6 (C9) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 A6 Avant, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: Audi A6 (C9) |
| Audi A6 e‑tronClimate bar along the bottom of the centre touchscreen; volume knob on the console. The indicator stalk is hidden in the photo and rests on a review of the S6 e-tron, which shares the cabin.Checked: 2024 launch car, A6 Sportback e-tron press photo, left-hand drive. Photo: Audi A6 e‑tron · Source: Audi S6 e-tron Avant review – BMW's i5 Touring has a rival on its hands (evo) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 launch car, A6 Sportback e-tron press photo, left-hand drive | Photo: Audi A6 e‑tron · Source: Audi S6 e-tron Avant review – BMW's i5 Touring has a rival on its hands (evo) |
| Audi Q4 e‑tronTemperature, fan and air distribution on a permanent bar at the foot of the MMI touch display. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2026 Q4 SUV e-tron (updated model), Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: Audi Q4 e‑tron | Knob | Stalk | 2026 Q4 SUV e-tron (updated model), Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: Audi Q4 e‑tron |
| Audi Q5 (GU)Temperature, fan and air distribution on a permanent bar at the foot of the MMI touch display. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2025 Q5 Sportback e-hybrid, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: Audi Q5 (GU) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Q5 Sportback e-hybrid, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: Audi Q5 (GU) |
| Audi Q6 e‑tronTemperature, fan and air distribution on a permanent bar at the foot of the MMI touch display. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2025 Q6 Sportback e-tron, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: Audi Q6 e‑tron | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Q6 Sportback e-tron, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: Audi Q6 e‑tron |
| Audi Q9Climate bar along the bottom of the centre touchscreen; rotary volume knob at the end of the switch row on the console.Checked: 2026 launch car, US specification, left-hand drive. Photo: Audi Q9 | Knob | Stalk | 2026 launch car, US specification, left-hand drive | Photo: Audi Q9 |
| BMW 1 Series (F70)Temperature and fan on the screen's lower bar; console buttons only for windscreen and rear demist. Volume roller on the console.Checked: 2024 M135 xDrive, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW 1 Series (F70) | Roller | Stalk | 2024 M135 xDrive, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW 1 Series (F70) |
| BMW 3 Series (G20)Temperature is set on the Curved Display; volume knob and demist buttons below the centre vents. Cars built before the 2022 facelift have physical climate buttons.Checked: 2023 318i (2022 facelift with the Curved Display), Poland, left-hand drive. Photo: BMW 3 Series (G20) | Knob | Stalk | 2023 318i (2022 facelift with the Curved Display), Poland, left-hand drive | Photo: BMW 3 Series (G20) |
| BMW 5 Series (G60)Temperature and fan on the screen's lower bar; touch keys for demist and vent sliders on the strip below. Volume roller on the console.Checked: 2023 530e, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW 5 Series (G60) | Roller | Stalk | 2023 530e, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW 5 Series (G60) |
| BMW 7 Series (G70)Temperature bar along the bottom of the central display; glass-effect volume roller on the centre console.Checked: 2026 facelift, press car, left-hand drive. Photo: BMW 7 Series (G70) · Source: The new BMW 7 Series. (BMW Group press release) | Roller | Stalk | 2026 facelift, press car, left-hand drive | Photo: BMW 7 Series (G70) · Source: The new BMW 7 Series. (BMW Group press release) |
| BMW i4 (G26)Temperature and fan on the screen's lower bar; buttons only for windscreen and rear demist. Volume knob under the centre vents.Checked: 2024 i4 eDrive40 (updated model), Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW i4 (G26) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 i4 eDrive40 (updated model), Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW i4 (G26) |
| BMW iXTemperature is set on the curved display; glass volume roller on the console panel, with demist buttons under the vents.Checked: 2021 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: BMW iX | Roller | Stalk | 2021 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: BMW iX |
| BMW iX3 (NA5)Temperature bar along the bottom of the central touchscreen; volume roller and demist buttons on the centre console.Checked: 2025 launch car, iX3 50 xDrive, left-hand drive. Photo: BMW iX3 (NA5) | Roller | Stalk | 2025 launch car, iX3 50 xDrive, left-hand drive | Photo: BMW iX3 (NA5) |
| BMW X1 (U11)Temperature and fan on the screen's lower bar; buttons only for windscreen and rear demist. Volume roller on the console.Checked: 2022 X1 xDrive30e M Sport, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW X1 (U11) | Roller | Stalk | 2022 X1 xDrive30e M Sport, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW X1 (U11) |
| BMW X3 (G45)Temperature and fan on the screen's lower bar; touch keys for demist and vent sliders on the strip below. Volume roller on the console.Checked: 2024 X3 30e xDrive, Europe (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW X3 (G45) | Roller | Stalk | 2024 X3 30e xDrive, Europe (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW X3 (G45) |
| BMW X5 (G65)Temperature and fan on the central screen's lower bar; console keys only for windscreen and rear demist. Volume roller on the console.Checked: 2026 X5 M60e xDrive, launch car (left-hand drive). Photo: BMW X5 (G65) · Source: BMW Group Newsroom: BMW X5 M60e xDrive (06/2026), photo P90646129 (left column stalk behind the wheel) | Roller | Stalk | 2026 X5 M60e xDrive, launch car (left-hand drive) | Photo: BMW X5 (G65) · Source: BMW Group Newsroom: BMW X5 M60e xDrive (06/2026), photo P90646129 (left column stalk behind the wheel) |
| BMW XMTemperature is set on the curved display; volume knob, track keys and demist buttons below the centre vents.Checked: XM press car in BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue, left-hand drive. Photo: BMW XM | Knob | Stalk | XM press car in BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue, left-hand drive | Photo: BMW XM |
| BYD Atto 3 (SC2E)Temperature and fan on the touchscreen. A console row behind the cupholders, out of the photo, has a front-demist key and a volume roller; it and the indicator stalk are cited, not shown.Checked: 2026 Atto 3 Evo, Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: BYD Atto 3 (SC2E) · Source: BYD Atto 3 Evo Owner's Manual, left-hand drive, 27 March 2026 (BYD) | Roller | Stalk | 2026 Atto 3 Evo, Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: BYD Atto 3 (SC2E) · Source: BYD Atto 3 Evo Owner's Manual, left-hand drive, 27 March 2026 (BYD) |
| BYD Dolphin (EM2E)Temperature and fan on the touchscreen; the dash row has keys for demisting, A/C on/off and auto mode, a volume roller and the gear selector, as in BYD's European manual of December 2025.Checked: 2024 Dolphin Premium, Indonesia, right-hand drive. Photo: BYD Dolphin (EM2E) · Source: BYD Dolphin (2023 & 25) Owner's Manual, right-hand drive, 17 December 2025 (BYD) | Roller | Stalk | 2024 Dolphin Premium, Indonesia, right-hand drive | Photo: BYD Dolphin (EM2E) · Source: BYD Dolphin (2023 & 25) Owner's Manual, right-hand drive, 17 December 2025 (BYD) |
| BYD Seal (EK)Temperature and fan on the touchscreen; console keys only for auto mode, fan on/off and demisting. Volume roller beside the gear selector.Checked: 2024 Seal Performance AWD, Indonesia, right-hand drive. Photo: BYD Seal (EK) · Source: 2025 BYD Seal review | CarExpert | Roller | Stalk | 2024 Seal Performance AWD, Indonesia, right-hand drive | Photo: BYD Seal (EK) · Source: 2025 BYD Seal review | CarExpert |
| BYD Sealion 07Temperature and fan on the touchscreen; console keys only for auto mode, fan on/off and demisting. Volume roller beside the gear selector.Checked: 2025 Sealion 7, Germany, left-hand drive. Photo: BYD Sealion 07 · Source: BYD Sealion 7 (2025) review | CompleteCar.ie | Roller | Stalk | 2025 Sealion 7, Germany, left-hand drive | Photo: BYD Sealion 07 · Source: BYD Sealion 7 (2025) review | CompleteCar.ie |
| Ford Explorer (6th generation)Temperature, fan and demist on a permanent bar at the foot of the touchscreen. Volume knob on the strip below the vents.Checked: 2025 Explorer ST, United States (pre-production). Photo: Ford Explorer (6th generation) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Explorer ST, United States (pre-production) | Photo: Ford Explorer (6th generation) |
| Ford Mustang (S650)Temperature and fan are on a climate bar along the bottom of the touchscreen; volume knob and a max-demist button in the row below the vents.Checked: 2024 Mustang, US-specification pre-production press car, left-hand drive. Photo: Ford Mustang (S650) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Mustang, US-specification pre-production press car, left-hand drive | Photo: Ford Mustang (S650) |
| Ford Mustang Mach‑EClimate on the lower part of the portrait touchscreen; the volume dial is fixed to the screen glass.Checked: 2027 Mustang Mach-E Trail, United States. Photo: Ford Mustang Mach‑E · Source: Ford From the Road: 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally interior photo (indicator stalk at the left of the column, which the wheel hides in the archive photo) | Knob | Stalk | 2027 Mustang Mach-E Trail, United States | Photo: Ford Mustang Mach‑E · Source: Ford From the Road: 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally interior photo (indicator stalk at the left of the column, which the wheel hides in the archive photo) |
| Land Rover Range Rover (L460)No climate panel: temperature in the touchscreen’s side bars, the rest in its climate menu. Volume knob on the console.Checked: 2027 model year Range Rover Electric, maker’s press image (right-hand drive). Photo: Land Rover Range Rover (L460) · Source: JLR Media: Range Rover SV Ultra image pack (2027 model year petrol flagship with the same screen and console, no climate panel) | Knob | Stalk | 2027 model year Range Rover Electric, maker’s press image (right-hand drive) | Photo: Land Rover Range Rover (L460) · Source: JLR Media: Range Rover SV Ultra image pack (2027 model year petrol flagship with the same screen and console, no climate panel) |
| Mazda CX‑5 (KM)Temperature, fan and volume sit on a permanent bar along the foot of the touchscreen; under it only hazard and demisting keys. Volume keys on the steering wheel.Checked: 2026 CX-5 Exclusive-Line, United Kingdom (right-hand drive). Photo: Mazda CX‑5 (KM) | Screen or wheel only | Stalk | 2026 CX-5 Exclusive-Line, United Kingdom (right-hand drive) | Photo: Mazda CX‑5 (KM) |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C192)Temperature and fan are on the portrait touchscreen; the strip below it carries a touch-sensitive volume slider.Checked: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 at Auto Zürich 2024, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C192) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: The Bahn Burner Gets Tamped Down (Hagerty review) | Touch slider | Stalk | Mercedes-AMG GT 63 at Auto Zürich 2024, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (C192) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe: The Bahn Burner Gets Tamped Down (Hagerty review) |
| Mercedes-Benz C‑Class (W206)Climate is set on the portrait touchscreen; the touch-sensitive bar below it carries the volume slider. The 2026 facelift keeps this dashboard layout.Checked: 2021 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz C‑Class (W206) · Source: 2022 Mercedes Benz C Class: Tech review (Autocar India) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2021 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz C‑Class (W206) · Source: 2022 Mercedes Benz C Class: Tech review (Autocar India) |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (C174/C178)Climate bar along the bottom of the touchscreen; the volume keys in the strip below the vents are touch-sensitive.Checked: 2025 launch car, Edition with AMG Line, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLA (C174/C178) · Source: Review: Mercedes' efficient CLA electric coupe (RTÉ) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2025 launch car, Edition with AMG Line, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz CLA (C174/C178) · Source: Review: Mercedes' efficient CLA electric coupe (RTÉ) |
| Mercedes-Benz E‑Class (W214)Climate bar along the bottom of the central touchscreen; the volume keys sit in a touch-sensitive strip below it.Checked: 2023 launch car at IAA 2023, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz E‑Class (W214) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior Debuts Superscreen and AI-Powered Upgrades (AutoGuide) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2023 launch car at IAA 2023, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz E‑Class (W214) · Source: 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior Debuts Superscreen and AI-Powered Upgrades (AutoGuide) |
| Mercedes-Benz S‑Class (W223)Climate is set on the portrait touchscreen; touch-sensitive volume slider in the strip below it. The 2026 facelift keeps a touch volume control on the dashboard.Checked: 2020 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Mercedes-Benz S‑Class (W223) · Source: S-Klasse-Facelift: Mercedes schafft das größte Ärgernis ab (auto motor und sport) | Touch slider | Stalk | 2020 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Mercedes-Benz S‑Class (W223) · Source: S-Klasse-Facelift: Mercedes schafft das größte Ärgernis ab (auto motor und sport) |
| MG ZS (Mk2)Temperature and fan on the touchscreen; the keys under it cover climate on/off, front and rear demisting, hazard lights, home, and volume down and up.Checked: 2024 ZS Hybrid+ (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive. Photo: MG ZS (Mk2) | Buttons | Stalk | 2024 ZS Hybrid+ (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive | Photo: MG ZS (Mk2) |
| Mini Cooper (J01/F66)Temperature and fan on the round touchscreen; physical keys only for demisting. Volume knob on the toggle bar.Checked: 2024 Cooper SE (J01, Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland. Photo: Mini Cooper (J01/F66) · Source: MINI Cooper review | Auto Express | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Cooper SE (J01, Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland | Photo: Mini Cooper (J01/F66) · Source: MINI Cooper review | Auto Express |
| Mini Countryman (U25)Temperature and fan on the round touchscreen; physical keys only for front and rear demisting. Volume knob on the toggle bar.Checked: 2024 Countryman SE ALL4, South Korea, left-hand drive. Photo: Mini Countryman (U25) | Knob | Stalk | 2024 Countryman SE ALL4, South Korea, left-hand drive | Photo: Mini Countryman (U25) |
| Peugeot 208 (B)Temperature and fan are set on the touchscreen; the toggle keys below it cover demisting and recirculation, with a volume knob at their left end (shown on a 2020 e-208).Checked: 2025 208 GT (facelift), Argentina, left-hand drive. Photo: Peugeot 208 (B) · Source: Peugeot 208 handbook, edition 01-23 (Peugeot) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 208 GT (facelift), Argentina, left-hand drive | Photo: Peugeot 208 (B) · Source: Peugeot 208 handbook, edition 01-23 (Peugeot) |
| Peugeot 3008 (C)Temperature and fan on the touchscreen; physical keys only for demisting and recirculation. Volume roller on the centre console.Checked: 2024 E-3008 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland. Photo: Peugeot 3008 (C) · Source: Peugeot 3008 - 5008 Guide d'utilisation | Roller | Stalk | 2024 E-3008 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland | Photo: Peugeot 3008 (C) · Source: Peugeot 3008 - 5008 Guide d'utilisation |
| Polestar 2Temperature and fan are set in the centre display; rotary volume knob and two demist buttons on the console. Production has ended; it is sold from stock until its successor arrives in 2027.Checked: Left-hand-drive car with distances in miles (North America), model year not stated. Photo: Polestar 2 · Source: Polestar 2 manual, model year 2026: Climate controls (Polestar) | Knob | Stalk | Left-hand-drive car with distances in miles (North America), model year not stated | Photo: Polestar 2 · Source: Polestar 2 manual, model year 2026: Climate controls (Polestar) |
| Polestar 4Temperature and fan in a bar at the foot of the centre touchscreen; rotary volume knob on the console. The indicator stalk is hidden in the photos and rests on Polestar's manual.Checked: 2025 Polestar 4 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive. Photo: Polestar 4 · Source: Polestar 4 manual, model year 2026: Exterior lights (Polestar) | Knob | Stalk | 2025 Polestar 4 (Auto Zürich show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive | Photo: Polestar 4 · Source: Polestar 4 manual, model year 2026: Exterior lights (Polestar) |
| Škoda ElroqTemperature on a bar at the foot of the touchscreen, fan in its climate menu; the keys below only open menus and demist. Touch slider for volume under the screen.Checked: 2025 Elroq (Auto Zürich 2024 show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive. Photo: Škoda Elroq · Source: 2026 Skoda Elroq review | CarExpert | Touch slider | Stalk | 2025 Elroq (Auto Zürich 2024 show car), Switzerland, left-hand drive | Photo: Škoda Elroq · Source: 2026 Skoda Elroq review | CarExpert |
| Tesla Cybertruck (2023)Climate is set on the centre touchscreen; no volume control on the dashboard or console. Indicator buttons and scroll wheels are on the steering wheel.Checked: 2024 display car at Tesla Store Athens, left-hand drive. Photo: Tesla Cybertruck (2023) | Screen or wheel only | Wheel buttons | 2024 display car at Tesla Store Athens, left-hand drive | Photo: Tesla Cybertruck (2023) |
| Tesla Model Y (Juniper)Climate is set on the centre touchscreen; no volume control on the dashboard or console, only scroll wheels on the steering wheel. Indicator stalk on the left of the column.Checked: 2025 refreshed Model Y, Tesla store display car, left-hand drive. Photo: Tesla Model Y (Juniper) | Screen or wheel only | Stalk | 2025 refreshed Model Y, Tesla store display car, left-hand drive | Photo: Tesla Model Y (Juniper) |
| Volvo EX30Climate and volume are set on the centre touchscreen; there is no volume control on the dashboard or console. Indicator stalk on the left of the column.Checked: 2023 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volvo EX30 · Source: Volvo EX30 review 2026 - interior, dimensions & range (Auto Express) | Screen or wheel only | Stalk | 2023 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volvo EX30 · Source: Volvo EX30 review 2026 - interior, dimensions & range (Auto Express) |
| Volvo EX60Temperature and fan are in a climate bar along the bottom of the touchscreen; a volume roller with track keys either side sits just below the screen.Checked: 2026 launch car, left-hand drive. Photo: Volvo EX60 | Roller | Stalk | 2026 launch car, left-hand drive | Photo: Volvo EX60 |
| Volvo EX90Temperature and fan are on a bar at the foot of the touchscreen; the volume knob is on the centre console.Checked: 2025 EX90, United States. Photo: Volvo EX90 | Knob | Stalk | 2025 EX90, United States | Photo: Volvo EX90 |
| Volvo XC40Temperature and fan are on a bar at the foot of the touchscreen; the key row below it has the demisting keys and the volume knob.Checked: Model year 2027 XC40 (2026 update), left-hand drive. Photo: Volvo XC40 | Knob | Stalk | Model year 2027 XC40 (2026 update), left-hand drive | Photo: Volvo XC40 |
| Volvo XC60 (Mk2)Temperature and fan are on a bar at the foot of the touchscreen; the key row below it has the demisting keys and the volume knob.Checked: Model year 2027 XC60 plug-in hybrid, left-hand drive. Photo: Volvo XC60 (Mk2) | Knob | Stalk | Model year 2027 XC60 plug-in hybrid, left-hand drive | Photo: Volvo XC60 (Mk2) |
| Volvo XC90 (Mk2)Temperature and fan are on a bar at the foot of the touchscreen; the key row below it has the demisting keys and the volume knob.Checked: Model year 2027 XC90 plug-in hybrid (2024 facelift), left-hand drive. Photo: Volvo XC90 (Mk2) · Source: Volvo Support: XC90 user manual, Operating the direction indicators (left-hand steering wheel stalk) | Knob | Stalk | Model year 2027 XC90 plug-in hybrid (2024 facelift), left-hand drive | Photo: Volvo XC90 (Mk2) · Source: Volvo Support: XC90 user manual, Operating the direction indicators (left-hand steering wheel stalk) |
Earlier generations
For a used car: the most recent earlier generation the archive records with physical climate controls.
Not in the table yet
Cars with no row, because no photograph free to use shows the car as sold now.
Method
Each row is one car still in production, checked by an editor against a photograph in the archive. The photograph is linked in the last column. Where a photograph does not show an answer, the row cites a published source next to it. Some makers publish computer-generated studio images of new cars in place of photographs. Those are used here as the maker's own evidence of the controls.
- Climate. Physical means temperature and fan have their own knobs, buttons or rockers. Physical and screen means some dedicated controls, usually temperature, with fan speed or air distribution on the screen. Touchscreen includes a climate bar that is always on the screen. A touch panel is a separate touch-sensitive surface with no moving parts.
- Volume. The control on the dashboard or console. Steering-wheel controls are not counted, since nearly every car has them.
- Indicators. A column stalk, or buttons on the steering wheel.
Controls differ between trims, markets and model years. The Version checked column names the car in the photograph. Check the exact car you are buying.
The list covers the cars in the archive, not the whole market, and it is not weighted by sales. To add a car or correct a row, send a correction with a photograph or a source. Counts of every button and knob, car by car, are in the Button Census, and you can send a count for a car you know.