Is a 2016 Vehicle Compliant with China IV or China V Emission Standards?
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It could be compliant with either China IV or China V emission standards. The applicable emission standards vary depending on the region. Below are the relevant details for China IV and China V standards: 1. China IV is an automotive emission standard: It refers to the National Phase IV Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standards. Major vehicle pollutants include HC (Hydrocarbons), NOx (Nitrogen Oxides), CO (Carbon Monoxide), and PM (Particulate Matter). Through technologies such as improved catalytic converter active layers, secondary air injection, and exhaust gas recirculation systems with cooling devices, the standard aims to control and reduce vehicle emissions below specified limits. 2. China V is also an automotive emission standard: Equivalent to the EU's Euro 5 standard, which has been in effect since 2009, it imposes stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and suspended particles. Each upgrade from China I to China IV reduces single-vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. The nationwide implementation of the fifth phase of national motor vehicle emission standards began on January 1, 2018.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have a good understanding of 2016 model year vehicles. Generally speaking, most cars from that year comply with China 5 emission standards. The reason is that major cities like Beijing and Shanghai began piloting China 5 standards in 2013, with nationwide promotion starting in 2016. Many automakers upgraded their technologies in advance to meet the requirements. If your car was manufactured in the second half of 2016, it almost certainly meets China 5 standards; if it's from the first half, especially those produced in some third- or fourth-tier cities, it might still be China 4 compliant. Why does this matter? China 5 vehicles emit less pollution, with approximately 20% reduction in harmful substances like carbon monoxide in exhaust gases, making them more environmentally friendly and exempt from traffic restrictions. During vehicle inspections, you can check the environmental label on the door frame or the vehicle registration certificate - GB5 indicates China 5 compliance. Always verify this when purchasing a car, otherwise its resale value might be affected in the used car market.
