To be honest, I enjoy both cars. I actually like the steering wheel on the CT a lot. I wish the F had a thicker steering wheel. It doesn't drive like a typical FWD Toyota/Lexus. Surprisingly, you do feel connected to the road. I don't feel reprieved switching between the CT and the F. Maybe I'm already prepared mentally what to expect from each car.

Terrance

 

I was also given a CT as a loaner recently and have to say that I liked it a lot. I keep hearing how slow it is, so given that expectation, I thought it was actually pretty fast - in the Sport mode. In ECO mode it was dangerously slow so I did not run it that way. It handled very nicely and perhaps is a tad more nimble than the IS F (lower weight). The full-torque-at-zero-RPM electric motor gives the CT a nice launch and decent torque at lower speeds / RPMS. I found it fun to drive.

Of course it was not as fast nor did it brake as well as the IS F. I would not take a CT on the track - it's performance is not quite there.

I'm 6' 3" and wished the CT seat would go back another inch or two. I was fine with the leg room but just and would have preferred at bit more. Also, road noise was more intrusive than what I'm used to with the IS F and LS.

I think the CT would make a great daily grind car and would be acceptable also for long trips. It's on my short list.

 

Having driven this thing for a day, I think it's the CVT trans that's really the part that's bugging me. Makes it feel like something other than a car. Even if it's a small engine, it's still fun to hear the engine go through the rev range. But with this CVT it just sits there.

I think it would be a pretty good car for the city (aside from some interior gripes). But just not one for my commute.

 

I had the CT for 2 days while they were installing my headers. The car is good but I'd rather buy a civic or something. I slide that car on a couple turns and made her work hard for my respect LOL

When I picked up my car...it made the headers feel like a s/c was added