Dash swap

[Smokey]

I know this is a little outside the box, but I was thinking....

....if you look at the dash of newer cars, the only things that vary are vent locations, centre console switches and the dials (rev/speedo etc)

Now, I have proven that rewiring switches is possible. Redirecting vents would be fairly straightforward as they are usually in a similar place.

The only issue is, if you take the dials from, let's say a new Ford Focus. Can they be rewired to provide the correct information?

And in expansion to that, can they display more than currently available in the ZS...ie miles in tank, mpg etc.

Obviously I'm aware you would need sensors etc but does all this info require the ECU? Is it 'possible but pointless due to expense' or is it 'possible and should be tried'?

Just something to throw in the mix!