Explorer's dash is a medley of plastics, with various textures and qualities competing for space and attention. The layout is logical and clean, with a minimum (for these days) of buttons, knobs and controls. The analog speedometer and tachometer are sunk into a simple chromed oval above the steering wheel, and the center stack houses audio, navigation and climate controls. Everything's right where it should be.

Read my 2007 Ford Explorer 4x4 Test Drive and Review.