Is the 2013 Camry compliant with China National V emission standards?

[SanKaleb]

2013 Camry is not compliant with China National V emission standards, but rather with China National IV standards. Methods to check a vehicle's emission standard include: 1. Logging in to the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection website for inquiry; 2. Checking at the vehicle management office; 3. Looking at the vehicle's environmental protection label. The 2013 Camry is a mid-size sedan with body dimensions of 4885mm in length, 1840mm in width, and 1455mm in height, a wheelbase of 2825mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters. The 2013 Camry features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a double-wishbone rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine delivering a maximum horsepower of 178PS, a maximum power of 131kW, and a maximum torque of 210Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

[SarahRose]

Friends who have driven the 2013 Camry know that the emission standards were quite chaotic back then. China's National V standard wasn't fully enforced nationwide until 2017, and it was still in the pilot phase in 2013, with cities like Beijing and Shanghai implementing it first. The sixth-generation Camry sold in 2013 mainly met the National IV standard, which could be identified by the environmental label on the rear of the car—those marked with "IV" were National IV. If the car was registered in 2013, it's most likely National IV, with less stringent pollution control than National V. I once bought a used 2013 Camry and checked its compliance certificate, confirming it was indeed National IV. This affects annual inspections, as major cities may restrict National IV vehicles, so it's crucial to verify before purchasing to avoid future hassles. To check it yourself, you can refer to the car manual or the environmental department's website for clarification.

[ClaireLee]

Regarding the emission issues of the 2013 Camry, it depends on the specific model and production batch. When the sixth-generation Camry was launched in 2013, China was transitioning from China IV to China V emission standards. Most standard configurations, such as the 2.0L engine versions, still adhered to China IV standards. Only some high-end models or later minor facelifts began to adopt China V technology. I've researched this car—the 2013 model's emission limits for pollutants like nitrogen oxides were higher than China V standards, indicating slightly lower standards. Owners can check emission information on Toyota's official website using the VIN code or refer to the environmental label. Camrys upgraded to China V standards became more common after 2015. In daily use, the differences between China IV and China V models lie in fuel consumption and environmental costs—China V cars are more fuel-efficient but slightly more expensive to maintain.

[AylaAnn]

The China 5 emission standard was not fully implemented until after 2017, making it largely non-compliant for the 2013 Camry. As someone who cares about the environment, I want to point out that China 5 can reduce pollutants by over 20%. The 2013 model typically meets the China 4 standard, which means it emits more pollutants, especially affecting air quality on smoggy days. When buying or inspecting a car, owners should check the environmental label for confirmation—IV indicates China 4. Promoting China 5 is beneficial as it encourages people to choose cleaner vehicles. For long-term car use, China 4 vehicles face more restrictions in cities, such as stricter annual inspections or no-drive zones. Supporting environmental protection, I recommend paying attention to your vehicle's emission status.