A FLOW-DOWN from the prestigious Lexus brand is evident with the Corolla Ultima's use of backlit instruments, which offer superb visibility in all driving conditions. Central to the instrument cluster is a large speedometer (to 240km/h), with a tachometer (6500rpm redline) and fuel and temperature gauges in supporting roles. A small LCD strip at the bottom of the speedo arc shows the odometer and contains twin trip meters. The dash itself uses a two-tone colour scheme with the top portion constructed from soft-to-touch plastic. Control knobs and switches across the dash and down the centre stack have been enlarged for greater ease of operation.