The first generation of the coupé and convertible range of the BMW 2 Series subcompact executive car consists of the BMW 2 Series (F22) for the coupé version and BMW 2 Series (F23) for the convertible version. The F22 was in production from November 2013 through 2021, F23 2014 through 2021, and is often collectively referred to as the F22.
The F22 was released as the successor to the E82 1 Series coupé and E88 1 Series convertible. It was produced in Leipzig, alongside the F20 1 Series hatchback.
The high-performance F87 M2 model was produced in the coupe body style. It is powered by the BMW N55 and BMW S55 turbocharged inline-six engines.
The United States was the most popular market for the 2 Series, accounting for one-third of all sales, followed by Germany and Great Britain.
Development and launch
The coupé model premiered at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, with sales beginning in March 2014. The convertible model premiered later in October at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and launched in February 2015. The exterior design was led by Christopher Weil.
The F22 2 Series has a 50:50 weight distribution and uses the F20 platform, with MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link rear suspension. Compared to the E82 1 Series coupé, the F22 2 Series is longer, wider, and lower. The 2 Series also has more front headroom and more rear legroom, and has an additional trunk space at . The 2 Series has a reduced drag coefficient of 0.29 for the 220i Coupé.
Convertible models feature a 20% increase in rigidity compared to the E88 1 Series convertible and feature an electric convertible top that can be raised or lowered in 20 seconds at speeds up to .
All models meet the Euro 6 exhaust emissions standard.
Body styles
Equipment
Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, iDrive with a 6.5-inch display, and 60:40 split folding rear seats. The 2 Series is available in Sport Line, Modern Line, and M Sport trim. Sport line models feature gloss black exterior trim, while Modern line models feature aluminium exterior trim. M Sport models feature a lower suspension, sport seats, and M exterior styling.
218-230 with the M Sport trim and M235-240 models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a splitter, side skirts, lip spoiler and diffuser.
Optional equipment includes automatic parking, traffic sign recognition, a Harman Kardon HiFi system, and Apple CarPlay. Models are also available with iDrive Professional Navigation which features a larger 8.8-inch display with a built-in SIM card with LTE support, allowing for automatic over-the-air updates for live traffic information and on-street parking information.
Engines Petrol engines ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)218i2015– 2020B38A15M0 1.5 L I3 turbo at 4,500–6,000 rpm at 1,250 rpm8.9 s2020-2021B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo220i2014–2016N20B20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 5,000–6,250 rpm at 1,250–4,500 rpm7.0 s2016–2021B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 1,250–4,500 rpm7.2 s228i2014–2016N20B20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 5,000–6,500 rpm at 1,250–4,800 rpm5.7 s230i2016–2021B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 5,200 rpm at 1,450–4,800 rpm5.6 sM235i/M235i xDrive2014–2016N55B30O0 3.0 L I6 turbo at 5,800–6,000 rpm at 1,300–4,500 rpm4.7/4.5 sM240i/M240i xDrive2016–2021B58B30O0 3.0 L I6 turbo at 5,500 rpm at 1,520–4,500 rpm4.6/4.4 sM22016–2018N55B30T0 3.0 L I6 turbo at 6,500 rpm at 1,450–4,750 rpm4.3 sM2 Competition2018–2021S55 3.0 L I6 twin turbo at 5,370–7,200 rpm at 2,350–5,230 rpm4.2 sM2 CS2020S55 3.0 L I6 twin turbo at 6250 rpm at 2,350–5,500 rpm4.0 s
Diesel engines ModelYearsEnginePowerTorque0–100 km/h (0-62 mph)218d2014–2015N47D20O1 2.0 L I4 turbo at 4,000 rpm at 1,750–2,500 rpm8.6 s2015–2021B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 4,000 rpm at 1,500–3,000 rpm8.2 s220d2014–2015N47D20O1 2.0 L I4 turbo at 4,000 rpm at 1,750–2,750 rpm7.1 s2015–2021B47D20 2.0 L I4 turbo at 4,000 rpm at 1,750–2,500 rpm225d2014–2015N47D20T1 2.0 L I4 twin turbo at 4,400 rpm at 1,500–2,500 rpm6.3 s2015–2019B47D20 2.0 L I4 twin turbo at 4,400 rpm at 1,500–3,000 rpm6.2 s
BMW M2
M2 (F87)
In November 2015, BMW unveiled their high-performance version of the 2 Series, the M2, with sales beginning in 2016 and only being available as a 2-door coupe. The Competition replaced the standard car in 2018 with the CS being revealed in November 2019 and sales beginning in March 2020, with 2,200 units planned.
Special variants
M235i Track Edition For 2015 BMW sold the M235i Track Edition as a limited production model in certain markets. In Canada, it was limited to 50 units. It came with the same N55B30 engine as the standard M235i, but was equipped with a limited-slip differential, M Performance suspension, and M Performance exhaust, while power seat motors and the sunroof were eliminated to save weight. Other changes included special wheels, carbon mirror caps, a trunk lip spoiler, and a full M Performance aerodynamics package.
Model year changes 2015
218i model introduced, powered by the 3-cylinder B38 engine.
Diesel engines changed from 4-cylinder N47 to 4-cylinder BMW B47 (218d, 220d and 225d models).
2016
The following changes were available from summer 2016: Engine in 4-cylinder models upgraded to B48B20 2.0 L I4 turbo Engine in 6-cylinder models upgraded to B58B30O0 3.0 L I6 turbo iDrive 5.0 system introduced Wireless charging option available 2017 facelift The following changes apply to facelift models, which were launched in July 2017:
Exterior designed changes including: updated front fascia, hexagonal LED headlights (Adaptive LED pack / option), updated LED taillights, and new alloy designs and exterior paint options Interior design changes including: a redesigned dashboard and additional leather and cloth options
2019 All models now feature darkened rear lights from March 2019 225d model discontinued. 2020
218i model changed from 3-cylinder B38 engine to 4-cylinder B48.
Production volumes The following are production figures for the 2 Series: YearTotal201441,0382015157,1442016196,1832017181,1132018152,2152019115,1842020104,859
BMW does not break down sales between 2 series variants such as the F22, F23, F87, F45, and F46. The F45 and F46 make up the majority of 2 series sales globally.
Awards 2014 Red Dot Good Design Award 2014 and 2015 Sport Auto "Best coupé up to €50,000" 2015 Auto Zeitung Design Award (compact class convertibles) 2015 and 2019 Car and Driver's 10Best 2016 Auto Bild Sportscars "Sports Car of the Year" 2016 Auto motor und sport "Autonis Best New Design" in the compact class 2016 and 2017 Car of the Year Japan "Emotional Car of the Year"
References
External links Official site