View Poll Results: What suspension are you selecting?
Steel springs
14
18.67%
PASM only = $1,360
19
25.33%
Air + PASM = $2,745
42
56.00%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll
What suspension are you selecting?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 758
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
Going by how much more comfortable the AS is on my Touareg (compared to other Ts I've driven with steel springs) I would say it will definitely improve ride comfort.
I've drank the AS kool-aid and I'm never going back to steel springs inf the option for AS exists. Especially in an SUV-like vehicle.
I've drank the AS kool-aid and I'm never going back to steel springs inf the option for AS exists. Especially in an SUV-like vehicle.
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,573
Likes: 97
From: great white north
Racer
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 354
Likes: 221
It is likely that, despite the results of the poll here, the vast majority of Macans will be sold with steel spring suspension only. It's the lightest, cheapest, most reliable choice and it will undoubtedly perform better than any competing vehicle. Remember also that some people have had some rather bad experiences with air suspension systems in the past. The old A6-based Audi Allroad comes to mind -- brilliant vehicle marred only by less-than-stellar air suspension reliability.
All that being said, I truly hope to see Macans with air suspensions showing how impressive ride height selection can be when done right. It will be super to see Macans further offroad than any other small ute is able to go, and also keeping up with all challengers at the local track. It adds significant versatility to a class of vehicle ("cute ute") that, up until now, was not nearly as versatile as people gave them credit for...
All that being said, I truly hope to see Macans with air suspensions showing how impressive ride height selection can be when done right. It will be super to see Macans further offroad than any other small ute is able to go, and also keeping up with all challengers at the local track. It adds significant versatility to a class of vehicle ("cute ute") that, up until now, was not nearly as versatile as people gave them credit for...
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 424
Likes: 1
From: Texas
I changed my selection too but the other way around, from Steel w/PASM to Air Suspension. Reason, due to the lower ride height on street and higher off road. In addition, the lower ride height closes the wheel gap and makes it look sportier and will off course handle better with lower center for gravity.
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From: ON, Canada
Going by how much more comfortable the AS is on my Touareg (compared to other Ts I've driven with steel springs) I would say it will definitely improve ride comfort.
I've drank the AS kool-aid and I'm never going back to steel springs inf the option for AS exists. Especially in an SUV-like vehicle.
I've drank the AS kool-aid and I'm never going back to steel springs inf the option for AS exists. Especially in an SUV-like vehicle.
Banned
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 254
Likes: 1
From: Sydney Australia
I plan on keeping the car a long time (10 years) I'm not 100% sure tbh, I plan on using it for everything, city driving, off road, towing the gt3 to the track and long trips. My guess would be the air suspension is the best choice for that?
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 254
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From: Sydney Australia
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 219
Likes: 5
From: Carson City NV
I chose steel+PASM for my Macan. I have a 2008 Cayenne S with steel springs, no PASM and the ride is outstanding for a vehicle that size. My friend with a Cayenne-Air Suspension has had expensive problems with the Air suspension (at ~ 130K miles) so I chose to forgo that option.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 874
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
I can say I have gotten full value for our Cayenne.
The air suspension has ended up paying for itself.
With a combination of a few intentional off-road excursions to get around huge time delays and the loading height level, I feel very happy with the price paid.
Just about to hit 120,000 kms, all smiles
