View Poll Results: What if Lexus made the CT F? Would you consider it?

Yes

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Yes, but with AWD!

35.71%

Maybe

9.52%

26.19%

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So if Mercedes is making an A Class AMG, what if Lexus had a CT F?

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07-18-12, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mmarshall

Back to the OP, on the question of a CT F-Sport, after having reviewed and driven the CT, I felt that the standard suspension/chassis was easily stiff enough (and the handling sharp enough) that it didn't need a formal F-Package, at least for the chassis. IMO, what the CT has, right now, even in standard form, can probably pass for F-grade.

Those of you who have gotten used to a comfy ES or LS, for example, will probably be shocked by the difference in both ride-stiffness and steering/handling precision when you first sample a CT. Even in base form without an F-package, it is anything but Lexus-soft in its underpinnings.

I got to drive a CT (non F Sport) as a loaner and came away with the same impression - i.e. did not feel the need for a better-handling suspension. As one who is used to a comfy ES and LS, I have to say the CT was much more fun to drive. Also, given what I've read, I was surprised at how well it accelerated (in sport mode). In ECO mode, it was really sloooow, though - possibly slow enough to be almost dangerous in a freeway merge. On a long, all-day, freeway, cruise-control trip I still would prefer the LS, of course, but the CT is on my short list of possible replacements for the LS.

07-19-12, 09:50 PM

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Drop the 3.5 in there. 300hp CT lol

07-19-12, 11:41 PM

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I'm seeing more and more CT's here in NYC recently. And they are sharp looking cars. Spec-wise though i'd prefer something with a bit more oomph (i know thats not the purpose of the car). But with the styling of the car, with a bit more power and a row-your-own-gear tranny, im sure it'd be a blast.