Does the Baojun 310 comply with China 6 emission standards?
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The Baojun 310 complies with China 6 emission standards. China 6 refers to the National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicle Pollutants, which include the emission limits and measurement methods for light-duty vehicle pollutants and heavy-duty diesel vehicle pollutants. The purpose is to prevent environmental pollution caused by exhaust emissions from compression ignition and gas-fueled spark ignition engines, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. Taking the 2020 Baojun 310 as an example, it belongs to the small car category, with body dimensions of 4032mm in length, 1680mm in width, and 1450mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2550mm. It is equipped with a 1.2L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 59kW and a maximum torque of 112Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
As a long-time enthusiast of domestic car brands, I know the Baojun 310 was a popular compact car a few years ago, known for being affordable and practical. When the China VI emission standards were implemented in 2019, the Baojun 310 production line only met China V standards, and by around 2020, it was basically discontinued, with no officially released China VI version seen on the market. This might be because the manufacturer wanted to focus on electric vehicles like the Baojun E100, which are more environmentally friendly. When buying a used car now, be aware that China V vehicles may face restrictions in emission-controlled zones, so it's better to opt for a new car. I think the microcar market changes quickly, so checking dealer inventories more thoroughly is a safer bet.
I'm in the auto repair business and often get asked if the Baojun 310 meets China VI standards. Honestly, this model hasn't been updated since 2018 when it only complied with China V emissions, as the engine wasn't adapted for the upgraded standards. About 80% of these on the road are older China V models, and their emission systems tend to have issues during maintenance. I'd advise potential buyers to directly check with 4S stores for China VI certification. Given environmental requirements, it might be better to consider China VI-compliant new energy options, especially since small-displacement vehicles update slowly.
As a Baojun 310 owner, my car meets the China 5 emission standard and has been running well for several years. I've checked the official website and forums but couldn't find a China 6 version - it might have been discontinued after the emission standard upgrade. When choosing a car, you must pay attention to the emission label, otherwise there might be issues with annual inspections or resale later. The new policies have caused significant changes in the compact car market, and now there are other domestic brands offering China 6 compliant models at similar price points.
