I totallly agree Stormchaser, New Corollas are not cheap they are slightly more for a 2020 used model. But just an update, I've test drove both Cars and have to say that its still a hard choice!
The New Corolla 2.0 litre is super nippy put your foot down and it will go, compared to the CT, but weirdly enough the CT was a lot more insulated from the road noise.
As for the road bumps and such definatly the Corolla is softer and you don't fell all the pot holes as much as the CT, but I did feel the CT being stiffer and sturdier, as if any pot holes you go over you won't rattle a screw loose type of thing.
As for the audio the ML on CT is amazing vs the JBL on the Corolla Excel, but don't get me wrong the JBL isn't bad at all its just that the ML is another teir above the JBL system. But, (this is a big but) Corolla Touchscreen is soooo much more user friendly and with andriod auto, it felt so much at ease to use google maps and have a really nice smooth interface.
I would have said if the CT had the 2 litre engine with a touchscreen and Andriod Auto (as a 10 inch screen) this would have been my perfect Car!
Now the choice is down to CT200h F-Sport Premier (The CT200h F-Sport Tukami got sold 😞 ) and the Toyota Corolla 2.0 Litre Excel with JBL.
This has been my hardest choice yet, kinda wished I didn't walk next door into the Toyota Garage to perk my curiosity
Mo