THE Explorer's dash panel is all new and presents the driver with a decent array of instruments including speedometer and tachometer, fuel and temperature gauges, voltmeter and oil pressure gauges. The centre dash area has a grey woodgrain finish and contains the rotary air-conditioning controls, two air vents, radio and switching for the 4WD system and trip computer. A split-level centre console has a fore-aft adjustable lid that doubles as an armrest. The glovebox is also larger. On vehicles fitted with a third row seat an overhead console holds sunglasses and a garage door opener.