Infiniti Q50 vs. Lexus IS 350

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2014 Infiniti Q50S vs. 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport The Contender and the Pretender: Japanese Luxury Takes Another Swing at the Bavarian King Allow me to introduce the two latest contenders to the BMW 3 Series' throne. They are the all-new Infiniti Q50 and Lexus IS350. In terms of this particular comparison test, we're actually talking about the Q50S and the IS350 F Sport, both heavily optioned and aimed squarely at the iconic 335i. Why the Bimmer? These two vehicles wouldn't exist if not for the success of the BMW 3 Series. Remember, for half of their history, both upstart Japanese luxury makes were perfectly content to sell tarted-up versions of lesser FWD sedans (ES350 in the case of Lexus, G20 and I30 in the case of Infiniti) instead of proper sporty four-doors. Very few enthusiasts were fooled. To combat that, Lexus rolled out the RWD IS300 in 2000, and Infiniti followed suit two years later with the G35. Both the IS and the G have been successful not only as volume sellers, but as occasional victors against the mighty Bavarian competition. But the BMW always seems to fight its way back to the top of any chart. Are either of these two brand-spanking-new Japanese sports sedans good enough to dethrone a king? One of them just might be. READ THE FULL STORY 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport First Test 2014 Infiniti Q50S First Test 2014 Lexus IS 250 F Sport First Test 2014 Toyota Corolla S First Test Audi Sport Quattro Concept First Look 4 Things You Should Never Ask too Early 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 First Drive Volvo Concept Coupe First Look 2014 Mazda 3 Hatchback Configurator Goes Live 2012 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 EcoBoost Verdict Get Our Apps Subscribe to Motor Trend FROM OUR FRIENDS POPULAR HOT RODDING Five Best States For Hot Rodders OFF-ROAD MAGAZINE 2013 Pismo Beach Huckfest MUSCLE MUSTANGS Bullitt 45th Anniversary TO OUR E-MAIL SUBSCRIBERS: YOUR PRIVACY IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO US. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR OR WISH TO UNSUBSCRIBE, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Write to us at: Motor Trend Digital Newsletter 831 S. Douglas Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Privacy Policy (c) 2013 Source Interlink Media, Inc. All rights reserved.