Comments on: Lexus adds F-Sport package to revised IS 250 range

By: phil

phil — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:21:47 +0000

How is it any different to BMW offering M-Sport package on a entry level 3-series? Not a big deal given the “F-line” is still a unknown compared to AMG, M-Sport etc.

By: Camski

Camski — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:09:49 +0000

Heyyy 17″ wheels standard, that’s a first (think pre-2010 IS, E90 320i, W204 C200K, all 16′s). I remember pre-E90 320i (ie. E46 318i) you didn’t even get alloys standard.

I like this package, those wheels look good, the lowered sports suspension closes up the gap between the arches giving it a much cleaner look not to mention the (supposed) handling benefits as well.

IS F seats are a plus, really plush, holds you well although not as aggressive as say an RS4 (or even a C63).

Not sure about giving the option for the blue paint though, probably should have kept that for the real F.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:51:39 +0000

Especially the flame blue, its so obviously an ISF when you see it.

By: Shak

Shak — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:47:19 +0000

I agree, this is just allowing anyone access to the hi-po world of the F-Line. Lexus should have kept it an exclusive branding much like AMG,RS, or M.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:48:10 +0000

Bad Move, watering down of a not very strong performance sector.

By: PN

PN — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:08:20 +0000

Similar idea as to audis s-line, bmws M package, and mercs AMG.

good move for toyota / lexus