The first generation of BMW 2 Series, collectively known as the F22, was introduced for the 2014 model year. The first generation featured two main body variants, the F22 coupe and the F23 convertible. Over the course of production, these first generation 2 Series cars featured inline three, inline four, and inline six engines, as well as a diesel option. Standard variants included the 228i, 228i xDrive, 230i, 230i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive, M240i, and M240i xDrive, while the top variant was the BMW M2, while another notable variant was the race focused M235IR. Production of the F22 BMW 2 Series ended in 2021, with the 2 Series continuing to be built in two new distinctive developments, the G42 Coupes and the F44 Gran Coupes (sedans).