This is a personal thing, but I have an F Sport and find the ride really smooth. Have had other cars costing more which really felt harsh. With the improved suspension this car really holds the road well and corners like it is stuck to the road.
Depends what you expect and have been used too. Many cars have harsh suspension.
I was really surprised how much I like the drive on this given all the negative reviews and comments you read. I also do not find the CVT engine noise loud or harsh, I really wonder what people expect. Increase the revs on an engine the noise increases, pretty much the same for every car.