Nissan Exec Rejects Touchscreen-Only Controls, Says It's 'Not a Jewelry Car'

Nissan North America SVP and Chief Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira said the company will keep physical controls in its vehicles. The new 2027 Rogue Hybrid debuted with a real volume knob, temperature toggles and buttons for heated and ventilated seats.

• Nissan will not move to all-touchscreen controls in its cars
• 2027 Rogue Hybrid has a volume knob and climate toggles
• Pandikuthira: touchscreen-only design hurts functionality and tactile feedback
• Nissan calls the Rogue a mainstream crossover, not a 'jewelry car'