The BMW F30 3 Series, a popular choice for its performance and luxury, offers three distinct design lines: Sport, Modern, and Luxury. These lines allow drivers to personalize their F30 according to their individual preferences, enhancing both the aesthetic appeal and driving experience. This article explores the key features that differentiate each line of the BMW F30. It’s important to note that these lines are optional packages, adding to the already extensive customization options available for the F30. They can be considered pre-configured style packages, similar to the BMW Individual program but with predefined elements.
Understanding the BMW F30 Design Lines
These design lines offer a comprehensive customization experience, influencing everything from exterior elements like bumpers and grilles to interior details such as stitching and trim. Due to this extensive customization, choosing one line precludes the selection of features from another. They are mutually exclusive, ensuring a cohesive and distinct design language for each.
- Comparison chart showcasing the differences between Sport, Modern and Luxury Line for the US Market 2012 Model Year.
BMW F30 Sport Line: Embracing Performance
The Sport Line for the BMW F30 emphasizes a dynamic and athletic appearance.
Exterior Features:
- Wheels: 17″ light-alloy double-spoke 392 wheels or 18″ light-alloy double-spoke 397 bi-color Ferric Grey wheels (standard on 328i and 335i).
- Bumpers and Grille: High-gloss black front and rear bumpers with unique design elements, and a high-gloss black kidney grille with eight slats.
- Exterior Trim: Black high-gloss B-pillar and window uprights, and “Sport” badging on the side. Exterior mirror caps can be body-colored or high-gloss black.
- Exhaust: Black chrome-plated tailpipe trim.
- Front bumper detail showcasing the high-gloss black finish and distinctive design elements of the Sport Line.
Interior Features:
- Trim and Seating: Aluminum door sill finishers with “BMW Sport” lettering and sport seats for driver and front passenger.
- Steering Wheel: Sport leather steering wheel with red contrast stitching.
- Instrumentation: Speedometer and tachometer with red Chrono scales and contrasting rings. Chrome trim accents on air conditioning and radio controls.
- Ambient Lighting: Variable color interior illumination in Orange-Red or White, controlled via iDrive.
- Performance Enhancement: Driving Experience Control with Sport+ mode.
- Key: Car key with red trim.
- Interior view highlighting the sport seats, red contrast stitching, and unique instrumentation of the Sport Line.
Performance:
- Suspension: Sport suspension comes standard with the Sport Line, enhancing handling and responsiveness.
- BMW F30 Sport Line showcasing the exterior styling in Melbourne Red.
BMW F30 Modern Line: Sophistication and Elegance
The Modern Line offers a refined and sophisticated aesthetic for the BMW F30.
Exterior Features:
- Wheels: 17″ light-alloy V-spoke style 413 wheels or 18″ light-alloy turbine style 415 wheels (standard on 328i and 335i).
- Bumpers and Grille: Satin-finished aluminum front and rear bumpers with specific design cues and a satin-finished aluminum kidney grille with eleven slats.
- Exterior Trim: High-gloss black B-pillar and window uprights, and “Modern” badging on the side.
- Exhaust: Satin-finished aluminum tailpipe.
- Close-up of the satin aluminum kidney grille with eleven slats, a key differentiator of the Modern Line.
Interior Features:
- Trim and Steering: Aluminum door sill finishers with “BMW Modern” lettering and a dark oyster sport leather steering wheel.
- Dashboard and Instrumentation: Dark oyster instrument panel top and oyster-colored instrument cluster with Chrono scales.
- Ambient Lighting: Variable color interior illumination in Orange-Red or White, controlled via iDrive, with an additional light source on the B-pillar.
- Trim: Chrome trim on air conditioning and radio controls.
- Key: Dark oyster vehicle key with chrome trim.
- Modern Line interior showcasing the dark oyster dashboard, sport steering wheel, and ambient lighting.
BMW F30 Luxury Line: Exuding Premium Quality
The Luxury Line embodies classic elegance and premium materials for the BMW F30.
Exterior Features:
- Wheels: 17″ light-alloy multi-spoke 414 wheels or 18″ light-alloy multi-spoke 416 wheels (standard on 328i and 335i).
- Bumpers and Grille: High-gloss chrome front and rear bumpers with distinct design features and a high-gloss chrome kidney grille with eleven slats.
- Exterior Trim: High-gloss chrome side window frames and window recess finishers, high-gloss black B-pillar and window uprights, and “Luxury” badging on the side.
- Exhaust: High-gloss chrome tailpipe trim.
- Side profile of the BMW F30 Luxury Line highlighting the chrome window surrounds and distinctive badging.
Interior Features:
- Trim and Steering: Aluminum door sill finishers with “BMW Luxury” lettering and a sport leather steering wheel.
- Ambient Lighting: Variable color interior illumination in Orange-Red or White, controlled via iDrive, with an additional light source on the B-pillar.
- Trim: Chrome trim on air conditioning, radio controls, and additional exclusive chrome trim on the center console.
- Key: Car key with Pearl Gloss Chrome trim.
- Interior showcasing the chrome trim details on the center console and dashboard, characteristic of the Luxury Line.
Choosing the Right BMW F30 Line
The BMW F30’s Sport, Modern, and Luxury Lines offer distinct personalities to cater to a variety of tastes. Whether you prioritize sporty handling, sophisticated design, or luxurious appointments, there’s an F30 tailored to your driving style and preferences. Each line significantly alters the visual character of the BMW F30, allowing for a truly individualized ownership experience.
