How to Distinguish Between China 4 and China 5 Emission Standards for Cars?
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There are two methods to distinguish: 1. Check the "Automobile Fuel Consumption Label" attached to the new car. 2. Look at the vehicle's nameplate to find the "Vehicle Model," which is a combination of numbers and letters, and also locate the engine model of the new car. Then, log in to the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website, enter the vehicle model and engine model to query. 3. China 5 and China 4 standards are differentiated based on the different emission pollution standards for vehicles. The China 4 emission standard is the national fourth-stage motor vehicle pollutant emission standard. China V is a grade of Beijing's motor vehicle emission standard, formulated and issued by Beijing's environmental protection department, equivalent to the Euro V standard, and was released in 2012.
Distinguishing between China 4 and China 5 vehicles is actually quite simple. I did my homework when I bought a car before. Just look at the vehicle's environmental protection label, which is usually stuck on the corner of the front windshield or included in the vehicle registration certificate, clearly marked as China 4 or China 5. The production date is also a reliable indicator—most vehicles produced before 2017 are China 4, while those after 2017 are mostly China 5. Another method is to check the VIN (also known as the chassis number). If the 10th digit is the letter '4,' it's China 4; if it's '5,' it's China 5. You can verify this by entering the VIN on the environmental protection bureau's official website. China 5 vehicles have lower emissions and are more environmentally friendly. In some major cities like Beijing and Shanghai, China 4 vehicles might face restrictions and be barred from entering core urban areas. So, clarifying this when buying a car can save you a lot of trouble and even increase resale value. Try to choose a China 5 vehicle—it's better for the environment too.
