Is the Kodiaq compliant with China 6A or China 6B emission standards?
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Kodiaq is compliant with China 6B emission standards. Below are the relevant introductions to China 6A and China 6B: 1. The emission standards of the "China 6A" phase are basically the same as those of "China 5": It only takes the strictest values from the "China 5" emission requirements. For example: "China 5" requires that the carbon monoxide emission of gasoline vehicles must not exceed 1g/km, and diesel vehicles must not exceed 0.5g/km, while in "China 6A", the carbon monoxide emission of both types of vehicles must not exceed 0.5/km. 2. China 6B: This is the true China 6 standard. The "China 6B" emission standard will be mandatorily implemented on January 1, 2023. Overall, except for carbon monoxide and particle number (PN), which remain unchanged, the emission standards for other gases in "China 6B" are almost twice as high as those in "China 6A". The most obvious change is the nitrogen oxide emission standard for diesel vehicles: the "China 5" standard is 180mg/km, while "China 6B" is 35mg/km, which is even less than 20% of the former. In addition, "China 6" has added an additional N2O emission limit.
As a car enthusiast who often tinkers with vehicles, I know the Skoda Kodiaq meets the China 6B emission standard, which is much stricter than China 6A. For example, it has lower limits, significantly reducing PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide emissions. Technically, China 6B requires vehicles to have a better three-way catalytic system, making them more environmentally friendly to drive and the engine more durable. I've researched this, and most SUVs on the market after 2019 have upgraded to China 6B. The Kodiaq, as Skoda's flagship model, has kept up well. When buying a new car, I always remind myself to check the environmental label to avoid outdated versions. Regular maintenance of emission components, such as cleaning the oxygen sensor, also ensures long-term performance. This standard greatly contributes to urban air quality, and choosing it gives me peace of mind.
