Does the Accord have China VI compliant models?
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Yes, the Accord has both China VI and China V compliant models. The Accord is a B-segment car from Honda, positioned as a mid-size sedan, and belongs to the same class as the Toyota Camry, Nissan Teana, Volkswagen Passat, and Magotan. In terms of body dimensions, the Accord measures 4930mm in length, 1845mm in width, and 1470mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2775mm. For tires, the Accord comes standard with Michelin's ultra-high-performance Pilot Super Sport tires, which feature Michelin's variable contact patch technology to minimize changes in contact area during high-speed cornering. The Accord Luxury trim is equipped with 215/60R16 Michelin tires.
When I was considering changing cars, I researched the Accord's emission standards. After the China VI standard was implemented in 2019, Honda quickly adapted. Currently, most Accords on the market are China VI-B versions, like my friend's hybrid model purchased last year, which clearly displays the China VI label. There might be slight variations in inventory models across different regions, with some southern cities possibly still clearing out older China VI-A versions. The most straightforward way to confirm is to check the environmental label on the B-pillar by opening the car door, or ask the 4S store staff to provide a copy of the vehicle certificate showing the emission details. Also, pay attention to the manufacturing date when selecting a car—models produced within the last six months are definitely compliant, so don’t be misled by older inventory vehicles.
I remember checking this when helping my cousin choose an Accord last year. Both gasoline and hybrid versions produced after 2019 have been upgraded with particulate filters in the exhaust system, and the engine control unit has also been recalibrated. In cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen where license plates are restricted, only China VI compliant vehicles are basically sold, while in smaller cities you might still come across some older models. If unsure, you can directly call Honda's official customer service, provide the vehicle identification number, and they can check the specific emission information. However, in the used car market, you need to be cautious as many vehicles produced in 2018 are still China V compliant, and their transfer might be restricted.
