Originally Posted by
CoRDiTe
you recommend this for gravel and dirt roads ?
Sure why not? The SHO can handle dirt and gravel roads just fine. The SHO is AWD and it's not like he's going mud bogg'n with it. It's no lower than an Evo or STi. And, it shares it's platform with the capable Volvo XC60 AWD cross-over.
Ford says that it incorporates an "advanced array of internal electromechanical clutches to efficiently distribute torque to the wheels with optimum traction", so wet or dry, snow covered or gravel, the system, combined with electronic traction and stability control, should maintain its composure for confidence inspiring road-holding.
source:
http://autos.canada.com/components/p...1-a08b1dff628d
BTW, lots of press photos showing the SHO on dirt/gravel

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