How to Distinguish Between China IV and China V Vehicles?
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You can check the emission standard on the original or duplicate of the environmental inspection compliance label. Alternatively, you can visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website and enter the vehicle model and engine model in the new vehicle compliance query system to check. Below is an introduction to the emission standards: 1. China IV and China V are tailpipe emission standards. Each upgrade from China I to China IV reduces single-vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. 2. According to the national plan, the China VI emission standard will be implemented on July 1, 2020, just three years after the full implementation of the China V standard. 3. The China VI standard raises the threshold by nearly 50% compared to the current China V standard and is slightly stricter than the current international most stringent emission limit—the Euro VI standard. This means that once the China VI standard is officially implemented, it will become the world's strictest motor vehicle emission standard.
I remember when buying a car last year, I did some research to distinguish between China IV and China V vehicles. The most straightforward method is to check the production year - most domestic cars produced after 2017 meet China V standards, while not all earlier models were China IV. Another trick is to examine the environmental green label sticker, usually attached to the windshield - China V vehicles have five stars while China IV only has four. Why go through this trouble? China V has stricter emission standards with significantly fewer exhaust pollutants, making them more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. Driving my China V car in the city, I've clearly noticed some fuel savings. In the long run, China V cars have better resale value, and some major cities impose restrictions on China IV vehicles which could affect convenience. When purchasing, I recommend checking the vehicle registration certificate or copy of the compliance certificate - it clearly states the emission standard. Don't judge by appearance alone and accidentally choose an older model.
