charlieXS

Now here's a posssible BAAAD scenario... what if the very cool PURE RED color is NOT offered on the 2008 Cayenne, only the Titanium Edition? That would suck, my fave color not avail on the new body.

racer_65

Pardon for ignorence, but what are the benefits of PASM? I talked to someone who owns a Turbo, and he says he cannot detect much ride quality difference with the different settings. If you don't tow, is there still a need for PASM?

amaist

PASM is very usefull if you plan on towing with the Cayenne. It keeps the whole car level even if one axle is heavily loaded. When towing it will keep the front end planted on the ground giving much better handling than without PASM.

I would not sweat over having PASM if not towing.

ltc

My conscious is clear.....

ltc

PASM can compensate for lack of sidewall compliance/ride comfort when running 20" wheels/tires.
With 18" and 19" wheels/tires, there is sufficient sidewall compliance to not require PASM for ride comfort.

PASM is also useful for easier access (selecting loading height) for people and cargo....it will automatically switch to low setting when you start moving.

And finally, it's somewhat easier to wash a Cayenne in load height setting....although I never washed mine, so I can't confirm this firsthand.

426H

Actually the steel suspension is frim enough to keep the truck (almost) level even when close to max tongue wheigt. PASM has no positive effects on handling at all, towing or not towing. It's only a comfort thing.

Good luck with your new truck, Im sure you will like it!

ScottS

In terms of Air how does it differ from the Range Rover air- which I find annoying in my wifes RR HSE. She never waits for the thing to lower to get in and out..



2004 CS titanium
2002 c4S

mjw930

I don't know how the air works in the Range Rover but in the Cayenne it stays at the height selected when you stop. You can lower it to a loading height and it stays there until you move forward faster than 5 kph. It also lowers the truck about 30mm above ~75mph and another 10mm above ~98mph. It returns to the preset height below 25mph (preset can be either normal or the 30mm lower setting which is where I run mine 90% of the time). I disagree that the air doesn't effect handling compared to the steel suspension. I think the air suspension on Sport is tighter than the steel and on comfort it's smoother. It also makes towing easier and more stable. Best of both worlds IMHO, I wouldn't own a Pepper without PASM.

426H

Yes, the air suspension is more harsh than steel on Sport and smoother on comfort. However, the handling is better with steel suspension, even with air in sport mode. That was shown in several track tests back in 2002-2003 when the truck was new.

I agree there are several benefits with air, like a smoother ride on comfort and superior offroading ability. However, I haven't had any stability problems when towing, at least not with the tongue wheigt I have been using.