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

Jason · 01-09-2013, 12:05 PM

BIMMERPOST NEWS

311
COMMENTS

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.

Name: f30msport-isfsport1.jpg
Views: 34212
Size: 216.3 KB

Name: f30msport-isfsport2.jpg
Views: 33056
Size: 184.2 KB

Name: f30msport-isfsport3.jpg
Views: 31612
Size: 221.1 KB

Name: f30msport-isfsport4.jpg
Views: 31664
Size: 255.9 KB

Name: f30msport-isfsport5.jpg
Views: 32443
Size: 223.3 KB

Name: IMG_0015.jpg
Views: 30340
Size: 256.0 KB

Name: IMG_0008.jpg
Views: 29930
Size: 275.9 KB

Name: f30msport-isfsport6.jpg
Views: 41339
Size: 232.6 KB

chrisny · 01-09-2013, 12:11 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, 12:12 PM

Front end looks like an alien battle ship.

rconti · 01-09-2013, 12:13 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, 12:16 PM

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

Jason · 01-09-2013, 12:17 PM

Quote:

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, 12:20 PM

Quote:

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, 12:22 PM

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

mike@Vossen · 01-09-2013, 12:23 PM

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

DerekS · 01-09-2013, 12:23 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, 12:23 PM

Quote:

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, 12:24 PM

M Sport wins this one!

ATX78703 · 01-09-2013, 12:39 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?

RoundelM3 · 01-09-2013, 12:40 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, 12:44 PM

Quote:

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, 12:44 PM

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

snowghost · 01-09-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

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, 12:47 PM

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

bmwaddict · 01-09-2013, 12:48 PM

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

BMWgasm · 01-09-2013, 12:50 PM

That front end is HIDEOUS!

2SwiFt29 · 01-09-2013, 12:51 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, 12:52 PM

...

01-09-2013, 12:05 PM	#1
Jason Administrator 45209 Rep 21,350 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA 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 311 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.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-09-2013, 12:11 PM	#2
chrisny Brigadier General 532 Rep 3,307 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY 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
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:12 PM	#3
bimmer_335 Major 175 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: 540 mSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In the middle of nowhere, TX iTrader: (1)	Front end looks like an alien battle ship.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:13 PM	#4
rconti Lieutenant 14 Rep 525 Posts Drives: x5 3.5d, Clownshoe, Tesla 3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay 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.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:16 PM	#5
chrisv_335EBII Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 335i 6sp EBII Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Well I'm glad I didn't wait for the Lexus to be released 1st,lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:22 PM	#8
shivaswrath Brigadier General 658 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lost in NJ iTrader: (3)	WOW. Lexus took an ugly bat and beat the $hit out of its IS. __________________ CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys) SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD\|Bav Stage 1/AMP\|\|ER CP/IC/DP/OC \| Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO\|BMWF30.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:23 PM	#9
mike@Vossen 328 Rep 896 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami \| Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Wow, yall did a great job comparing them so quickly! Fresh content!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:23 PM	#10
DerekS Major 201 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	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 !!! __________________ on order: 2024 i4 eDrive40 M Sport, Tanzanite metallic with all options
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:24 PM	#12
M.Suka First Lieutenant 51 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	M Sport wins this one! __________________ European delivery 9-19-2012
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:39 PM	#13
ATX78703 Major 81 Rep 1,037 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX 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? __________________ 2014 335i RWD: ZMM, ZDA, ZDH, ZPP, ZTP, 2NH, 2TB, 5DL; Z4A MPPK; AW ext / VB int
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:40 PM	#14
RoundelM3 Major General 1955 Rep 7,077 Posts Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clayton, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [8.25] 2022 BMW X3 [9.87]	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. __________________ 2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:44 PM	#16
DarkTrigger Professional 57 Rep 977 Posts Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal iTrader: (0)	Maybe it'll look good in person. Kinda like the 1 series.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:47 PM	#18
bunker BVARIAN 707 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 2022 M240xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	absolutely god-awful. who on earth would want to be seen getting out of one of these things?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:48 PM	#19
bmwaddict Banned 186 Rep 1,606 Posts Drives: '11 AW 335is E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West Palm Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	is it me??? or it's really ugly
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:50 PM	#20
BMWgasm Hooah! 2 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	That front end is HIDEOUS! __________________ '11 E90 335i M Sport Black Sapphire '13 F30 328i M Sport Black Sapphire
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:51 PM	#21
2SwiFt29 2GR-FSE 212 Rep 16,792 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X5 M Sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: El Monte, CA 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. __________________ 2014 Lexus GS350 F-Sport Ultra White w/ Cabernet Interior - Vinyl Wrapped Front and Roof
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-09-2013, 12:52 PM	#22
The Economist Private 23 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2013 335i "M-Sport" MPPK MPE Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search