The BMW 1 Series is a series of subcompact luxury cars built starting for the 2005 model year. The car has seen three generations and various bodystyles, including hatchback, coupe, and convertible. The First Generation E8x was available from 2004 until 2011, the Second Generation F20 from 2012 to 2019, and the Third Generation F40 started production for 2020. The most notable of all 1 Series variants is the coveted 1M, which was based on the first generation 1 Series E82 chassis. BMW has never sold 1 Series hatchbacks in North America, making the only available 1 Series cars in North America the first generation coupes and convertibles.