Is the GAC Honda Lingpai compliant with China VI emission standards?
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The 2019 Honda New Lingpai offers both China V and China VI emission standard models across all versions. Since the implementation of China VI emission standards in China, many first-tier cities have prohibited the sale of China V emission vehicles. Below are the implementation timelines for emission standards: 1. China I standard, implemented nationwide on July 1, 2001, primarily targeting restrictions on carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate emissions. 2. China II standard, implemented nationwide on July 1, 2004, requiring a 30% reduction in carbon monoxide and a 55% reduction in hydrocarbons and carbon oxides. 3. China III standard, implemented nationwide on July 1, 2007, requiring a 40% reduction in total pollutant emissions compared to China II. 4. China IV standard, implemented nationwide on July 1, 2010, requiring a 50% to 60% reduction compared to China III. 5. China V standard, implemented nationwide on January 1, 2018, requiring a 25% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions compared to China IV. 6. China VI standard, with China VIa implemented nationwide on July 1, 2020, and China VIb implemented nationwide on July 1, 2023.
I just helped a friend pick up a Lingpai last week, and it's definitely a China 6 model. Almost all new cars on the road now meet the China 6 standard – there's no way a popular model like the Lingpai would lag behind. Remember there are two types: older models meet China 6a, while those from the past two years have upgraded to China 6b, especially post-2021 models which even come equipped with particulate filters. When buying new cars, there's absolutely no need to worry – dealerships now only sell vehicles complying with the latest emission standards. But be extra careful when buying used cars: ask the owner to present the environmental certificate and cross-check it with the duplicate vehicle registration certificate, as some earlier models might only meet China 5 standards. With emission policies getting increasingly strict these days, choosing a China 6b model is definitely the safest bet.
