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/F23 was in production from November 2013 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 is currently produced in Leipzig, previously alongside the F20 1 Series hatchback range.^[2]

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.^[3]

The coupé model premiered at the 2014 North American International Auto Show, with sales beginning in March 2014.^[4] The convertible model premiered later in October at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, and launched in February 2015.^[5] The exterior design was led by Christopher Weil.^[1]

The F22 2 Series has a 50:50 weight distribution and features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a five-link rear suspension.^[6] Compared to the E82 1 Series coupé, the F22 2 Series is 72 mm (2.8 in) longer, 26 mm (1.0 in) wider, and 5 mm (0.2 in) lower.^[7] The 2 Series also has 6 mm (0.2 in) more front headroom and 21 mm (0.8 in) more rear legroom, and has an additional 20 litres (0.71 cu ft) trunk space at 390 litres (14 cu ft).^[8] The 2 Series has a reduced drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd for the 220i Coupé.^[9]

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 50 km/h (31 mph).^[10]

All models meet the Euro 6 exhaust emissions standard.^[11]

• Coupé (F22)
• Convertible (F23)

Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, iDrive with a 6.5-inch display, and 60:40 split folding rear seats.^[12] The 2 Series is available in Sport Line, Modern Line, and M Sport trim.^[13] Sport line models feature gloss black exterior trim, while Modern line models feature aluminium exterior trim.^[14] M Sport models feature a 10 mm (0.4 in) lower suspension, sport seats, and M exterior styling.^[15]

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.^[16] 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.^[17]

The following are production figures for the 2 Series:^[30]

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.

• 2014 Red Dot Good Design Award^[31]
• 2014 and 2015 Sport Auto "Best coupé up to €50,000"^[32]
• 2015 Auto Zeitung Design Award (compact class convertibles)^[33]
• 2015 and 2019 Car and Driver's 10Best^[34][35]
• 2016 Auto Bild Sportscars "Sports Car of the Year"^[36]
• 2016 Auto motor und sport "Autonis Best New Design" in the compact class^[37]
• 2016 and 2017 Car of the Year Japan "Emotional Car of the Year"^[38]