Just revealed 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 01-09-2013, 01:05 PM

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Just revealed 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport

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The first photos of the 2014 Lexus IS production model have just been revealed. In F-Sport guise, the IS is a direct competitor to the F30 3 Series M Sport.

Much like the BMW F30's M Sport package, the IS F Sport package includes items such as an aerodynamic kit, larger wheels, lower suspension and sportier interior trim, with no changes to the powerplant.

The new 2014 IS has been built on a longer wheelbase and will offer more interior space than the predecessor. It will launch with a choice of two V6 engines - a 2.5L and 3.5L, with a four-cylinder hybrid powerplant to come later. Specs and comparisons to the F30 will be forthcoming, but for now, let's see how the IS F Sport compares to the F30 M Sport. There is expected to be an IS-F model to once again take on BMW's upcoming F80 M3 / F82 M4.

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chrisny · 01-09-2013, 01:11 PM

I see they're taking cues from Acura and Infiniti, on a path to make their cars as ugly as they can... Kind of looks like an Acura from the rear 3/4 too

bimmer_335 · 01-09-2013, 01:12 PM

Front end looks like an alien battle ship.

rconti · 01-09-2013, 01:13 PM

These are *photos* and not a terrible render? Wow, the proportions on the front end, in particular, are just SO bad. I was prepared to say "there's no way they'll release a car with those awkwardly tiny headlights" .. but... wow.

chrisv_335EBII · 01-09-2013, 01:16 PM

Well I'm glad I didn't wait for the Lexus to be released 1st,lol

Jason · 01-09-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rconti

These are *photos* and not a terrible render? Wow, the proportions on the front end, in particular, are just SO bad. I was prepared to say "there's no way they'll release a car with those awkwardly tiny headlights" .. but... wow.

Yes, photos, not renders.

hockeyno93 · 01-09-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisv_335EBII

Well I'm glad I didn't wait for the Lexus to be released 1st,lol

+1

I was thinking about waiting until I saw this to make my purchase. Glad I didn't. Ugly!

shivaswrath · 01-09-2013, 01:22 PM

WOW. Lexus took an ugly bat and beat the $hit out of its IS.

mike@Vossen · 01-09-2013, 01:23 PM

Wow, yall did a great job comparing them so quickly! Fresh content!

DerekS · 01-09-2013, 01:23 PM

Well, if Lexus (Toyota) set out to achieve a new standard for hideous design, they have succeeded beyond their dreams !!!

Another winner from the company that currently holds the trophy for the most recalled marque on the planet ! Well done Toyota !!!

chrisv_335EBII · 01-09-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

WOW. Lexus took an ugly bat and beat the $hit out of its IS.

It actually looks like the clay model melted and they were like "I'm not starting over..."

M.Suka · 01-09-2013, 01:24 PM

M Sport wins this one!

ATX78703 · 01-09-2013, 01:39 PM

wait, old IS was actually a nice-looking car. is this a concept or a production-render? it just looks really odd with the lines and the grill - there's no way they would produce that... right?

roundel335 · 01-09-2013, 01:40 PM

That Lexus front-end reminds me of the "Predator" in the movie series...and all that open area in the front CAN'T be good for aerodynamics.

Jason · 01-09-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ATX78703

wait, old IS was actually a nice-looking car. is this a concept or a production-render? it just looks really odd with the lines and the grill - there's no way they would produce that... right?

2014 production model.

DarkTrigger · 01-09-2013, 01:44 PM

Maybe it'll look good in person. Kinda like the 1 series.

snowghost · 01-09-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisny

I see they're taking cues from Acura and Infiniti, on a path to make their cars as ugly as they can... Kind of looks like an Acura from the rear 3/4 too

+1 Acura really went ugly with their line over the past few years. But this new Lexus is right up there in unattractiveness.

bunker · 01-09-2013, 01:47 PM

absolutely god-awful. who on earth would want to be seen getting out of one of these things?

bmwaddict · 01-09-2013, 01:48 PM

is it me??? or it's really ugly

BMWgasm · 01-09-2013, 01:50 PM

That front end is HIDEOUS!

2SwiFt29 · 01-09-2013, 01:51 PM

Really interesting approach to this. Looks like a dramatic change yet the engine will be the same. Got to love the cluster though following up on the LF-A's cluster. Exterior I'm still on the fence.

The Economist · 01-09-2013, 01:52 PM

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01-09-2013, 01:05 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,962 iTrader: (0)	Just revealed 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport BIMMERPOST NEWS Just revealed 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport Compared to BMW F30 3 Series M Sport 312 COMMENTS Tweet The first photos of the 2014 Lexus IS production model have just been revealed. In F-Sport guise, the IS is a direct competitor to the F30 3 Series M Sport. Much like the BMW F30's M Sport package, the IS F Sport package includes items such as an aerodynamic kit, larger wheels, lower suspension and sportier interior trim, with no changes to the powerplant. The new 2014 IS has been built on a longer wheelbase and will offer more interior space than the predecessor. It will launch with a choice of two V6 engines - a 2.5L and 3.5L, with a four-cylinder hybrid powerplant to come later. Specs and comparisons to the F30 will be forthcoming, but for now, let's see how the IS F Sport compares to the F30 M Sport. There is expected to be an IS-F model to once again take on BMW's upcoming F80 M3 / F82 M4. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE F31 3 Series Touring in Full M Performance Parts Trim 45k Sports Sedan Comparo: F30 328i M Sport vs IS250 F-Sport vs ATS 2.0T (Edmunds) 2014 Model Price Guides (US) for 3 Series Touring, 6 Series, M6, X1, X3, X6 and Z4
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01-09-2013, 01:22 PM	#8
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,989 iTrader: (2)	WOW. Lexus took an ugly bat and beat the $hit out of its IS. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

01-09-2013, 01:23 PM	#10
DerekS Captain Drives: 335i M Sport GS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver,B.C. Posts: 910 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i M Sport [0.00]	Well, if Lexus (Toyota) set out to achieve a new standard for hideous design, they have succeeded beyond their dreams !!! Another winner from the company that currently holds the trophy for the most recalled marque on the planet ! Well done Toyota !!! __________________ 2013-335i M Sport, 8 spd, Glacier silver, adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, 18" style 400 staggered wheels/tires, M Sport brakes,

01-09-2013, 01:24 PM	#12
M.Suka Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 283 iTrader: (0)	M Sport wins this one! __________________ European delivery 9-19-2012

01-09-2013, 01:39 PM	#13
ATX78703 Captain Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 724 iTrader: (0)	wait, old IS was actually a nice-looking car. is this a concept or a production-render? it just looks really odd with the lines and the grill - there's no way they would produce that... right? __________________ 2011 X5 xDrive 35i Premium - 8AT, Cnv, Tch, 3rd Row, Cmfrt 2011 328i 4dr, 6MT - Sprt, Prm, Cmfrt

01-09-2013, 01:11 PM	#2
chrisny Captain Drives: '13 BSM 335xi M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 822 iTrader: (0)	I see they're taking cues from Acura and Infiniti, on a path to make their cars as ugly as they can... Kind of looks like an Acura from the rear 3/4 too

01-09-2013, 01:12 PM	#3
bimmer_335 Captain Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 736 iTrader: (1)	Front end looks like an alien battle ship.

01-09-2013, 01:13 PM	#4
rconti First Lieutenant Drives: Z3 M Coupe, NB Miata Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	These are photos and not a terrible render? Wow, the proportions on the front end, in particular, are just SO bad. I was prepared to say "there's no way they'll release a car with those awkwardly tiny headlights" .. but... wow.

01-09-2013, 01:16 PM	#5
chrisv_335EBII Private First Class Drives: 335i 6sp EBII Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	Well I'm glad I didn't wait for the Lexus to be released 1st,lol

01-09-2013, 01:23 PM	#9
mike@Vossen Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami \| Atlanta Posts: 477 iTrader: (0)	Wow, yall did a great job comparing them so quickly! Fresh content!

01-09-2013, 01:40 PM	#14
roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,708 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [5.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	That Lexus front-end reminds me of the "Predator" in the movie series...and all that open area in the front CAN'T be good for aerodynamics. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

01-09-2013, 01:44 PM	#16
DarkTrigger Professional Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal Posts: 857 iTrader: (0)	Maybe it'll look good in person. Kinda like the 1 series.

01-09-2013, 01:47 PM	#18
bunker BVARIAN Drives: 2011 328i Touring, M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	absolutely god-awful. who on earth would want to be seen getting out of one of these things?

01-09-2013, 01:48 PM	#19
bmwaddict No Music...No Life...! Drives: No BMW (Yet) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,312 iTrader: (0)	is it me??? or it's really ugly __________________ M3 CSL " … This is BMW at its absolute best.” - Jeremy Clarkson E92 M3 " ... M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson

01-09-2013, 01:50 PM	#20
BMWgasm Hooah! Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	That front end is HIDEOUS! __________________ '11 E90 335i M Sport Black Sapphire '13 F30 328i M Sport Black Sapphire

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2SwiFt29 2GR-FSE Drives: an automobile Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Gabriel, CA Posts: 16,721 iTrader: (1)	Really interesting approach to this. Looks like a dramatic change yet the engine will be the same. Got to love the cluster though following up on the LF-A's cluster. Exterior I'm still on the fence. __________________ NITTO

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