
Yes, the Accord has both China VI and China V compliant models. The Accord is a B-segment car from , 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, 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 market, you need to be cautious as many vehicles produced in 2018 are still China V compliant, and their transfer might be restricted.

I've been following the Accord facelift updates for a while, and it's certain that the new Accord models all meet China VI standards. According to Honda's official documentation, both the 230TURBO and hybrid versions fully comply with the China VI-b standard, which is clearly stated in the user manual. The main changes involve modifying the catalytic converter and installing additional sensors, resulting in slightly improved fuel efficiency compared to previous models. All display vehicles in dealership showrooms now come with environmental labels. If you encounter any stock vehicles without these labels, it's advisable to inquire further. When taking delivery, remember to have the salesperson specify the emission standard in the contract to avoid any disputes.

Last month when I accompanied my colleague to pick up the Accord, I noticed the emission issue. All currently available Accords meet China VI standards, but there are slight differences between production years and batches: those manufactured in the second half of 2019 comply with China VI-A, while most produced after 2020 meet China VI-B specifications. Opening the hood, you can see an additional thin on the catalytic converter, which is the upgraded sensor pipeline. During the vehicle inspection, pay special attention to the environmental label in the corner of the windshield—the third line printed with 'GB18352.6-2016' confirms it's China VI compliant. For newly registered vehicles, also note that some provincial and municipal environmental bureaus may require a copy of the type approval certificate.

Recently, there's been a lot of discussion in car enthusiast groups about the Accord's China VI emission standards. To clarify, new cars purchased now are basically all equipped with China VI-b configurations. Honda's factories completely switched production lines since July 2019. The hybrid version uses a newly developed lithium pack with adjusted charging efficiency, while the gasoline version has optimized turbocharger control logic. One detail to note: the China VI Accord's exhaust pipe has a specially designed dust cover, which the older models didn't have. If you really want to verify, download the Honda Pocket APP and scan the vehicle's QR code to see complete environmental data—it's much more reliable than checking paper documents.


