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I ordered my Q4 with the Skyhook suspension and 19" wheels. After taking a test drive in a car equipped with the Sport suspension, I decided I wanted the option of a more comfortable ride for daily driving, while choosing a sportier ride for more special occasions.
Having logged about 600 miles, I think Skyhook fulfills the dual role rather well. The normal setting is the more successful attempt. In this mode, the car glides over bumps, potholes or expansion joints. Driving over roads that undulate up and down (quite frequent in Northern California), the car does float a bit, but not as bad as some softly-sprung American cars I've experienced. Despite this compliance, the car still handles accurately and confidently.
Switching to sport mode, the ride firms up and cornering is nearly flat. On smooth roads, it's as sporty as I'd want a luxury sedan to be. However, over bumpy roads, the car seems to be slightly underdamped and bounces momentarily before settling. In comparison, a 911 equipped with PDCC in normal mode rides similarly well, corners flat, and settles immediately after each bump. A late-model C63 (which uses a fixed suspension) rides firmer but doesn't bounce over bumps. That said, the Ghibli regains composure quickly, and this behavior shouldn't dissuade anyone considering Skyhook.
If you're in the market for a Ghibli, and what the ability to choose between a comfortable and sporty ride, take the time to test drive a Skyhook-equipped car. The noticeable difference between the two modes expands the car's range of capabilities, and sufficiently justifies the additional cost.
Having logged about 600 miles, I think Skyhook fulfills the dual role rather well. The normal setting is the more successful attempt. In this mode, the car glides over bumps, potholes or expansion joints. Driving over roads that undulate up and down (quite frequent in Northern California), the car does float a bit, but not as bad as some softly-sprung American cars I've experienced. Despite this compliance, the car still handles accurately and confidently.
Switching to sport mode, the ride firms up and cornering is nearly flat. On smooth roads, it's as sporty as I'd want a luxury sedan to be. However, over bumpy roads, the car seems to be slightly underdamped and bounces momentarily before settling. In comparison, a 911 equipped with PDCC in normal mode rides similarly well, corners flat, and settles immediately after each bump. A late-model C63 (which uses a fixed suspension) rides firmer but doesn't bounce over bumps. That said, the Ghibli regains composure quickly, and this behavior shouldn't dissuade anyone considering Skyhook.
If you're in the market for a Ghibli, and what the ability to choose between a comfortable and sporty ride, take the time to test drive a Skyhook-equipped car. The noticeable difference between the two modes expands the car's range of capabilities, and sufficiently justifies the additional cost.