BMW 2 Series Model Years and History

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over for 2026 and a new M2 CS trim makes its way into production. Based on the M2, the M2 CS produces even more power than the normal M2 and also adds chassis upgrades which make it handle even better. This new trim also has a top speed of 188 miles per hour and a 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over with minimal changes for 2025.

The BMW 2-Series and M2 both carry over with minimal changes for 2024.

The BMW 2-Series carries over with minimal changes while the M2 gets a full redesign for 2023 based off last year's redesign of the 2-Series.

For 2022, the BMW 2-series gets redesigned with a more powerful engine, ungraded interior and changes to optional and standard equipment.

For 2021, the BMW 2-series remains essentially unchanged while a new generation 2-series is anticipated for 2022.

The BMW 2-series remains essentially unchanged for 2020 although BMW now offers a few new interior trim options, including the option to have funky red or blue accents throughout the cabin.

The BMW 2-series remains mostly unchanged for model year 2019. Forward collision warning, and parking sensors are now standard equipment and Apple Car Play is being offered as a subscription-based service.

The BMW 2-series gets a nice refresh for the 2018 model year. The most noticeable change is to the front fascia where new LED headlights look sharp and provide lots of light for nighttime driving, while new LED taillights out back look sleek and modern. Inside, the dashboard layout has also been rethought a little bit, it now focuses more on the driver, while the electronic user interface for the navigation and sound system has also been improved.

For 2017, the BMW 2-Series is renamed, with the 2.0L turbocharged car called the 230i and the 3.0L turbocharged car called the M240i. Going beyond a new naming scheme, each car now benefits from new powerplants, with the 4-cylinder putting out 248 horsepower -- an 8-hp gain -- and 258 pound-feet of torque, while the six now makes 335 horsepower -- up 15 hp over last year's engine -- and 369 pound-feet, which is 39 more pound-feet than last year.

The BMW 2-Series Coupe is unchanged for 2016, but the convertible gets more standard equipment as well as the option of all-wheel drive. The 2016 2-Series convertible now comes standard with an anti-theft alarm system along with many of the features from last year's Sports Line Package, including nicer seats, additional exterior trim pieces and red stitching on the steering wheel.

Following its introduction last year as a replacement for the 1-Series as the entry-level model in BMW's lineup, the 2-Series hits 2015 with 228i and M235i xDrive models, offering sure-footed all-wheel drive. A Track Handling Package offers Adaptive M Suspension, variable sport steering, M Sport brakes, a lower profile, and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires on 18-inch wheels. The package is available on all 228i coupes.

The BMW 2-series is brand new and replaces the 1-series at the bottom of BMW's lineup. Available only in coupe configuration, the 2-series picks up where the 1-series left off with two trim levels, a sporty driving experience and compact, city-friendly dimensions.