Is the new Sagitar compliant with China VI emission standards?
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The new Sagitar complies with China VI emission standards. The China VI emission standard is the national sixth-stage vehicle emission standard, which is based on international standards. Currently, the China VI standard is divided into two phases: China VI a and China VI b, with nationwide implementation planned for 2020 and 2023, respectively. The 2019 new Sagitar has undergone significant changes in its exterior design. From the outside, it gives an overall impression similar to the Magotan, but with a slightly smaller body size. The design of the new Sagitar aligns with the aesthetic preferences of Chinese consumers. The new Sagitar is built on Volkswagen's latest MQB platform and incorporates Volkswagen's new design philosophy.
Speaking of the emission standards for the new Sagitar, I've researched this recently. Currently, the 2023 models and newer Sagitars on the market all meet the China 6b standard. Volkswagen was quite proactive in this area. I remember when helping a friend pick up a car last year, I specifically checked the environmental compliance document—it clearly stated 'GB18352.6-2016,' which is the certification number for China 6b. However, it's worth noting that if you're looking at inventory cars produced around 2020, there might still be a few China 6a versions, as the full implementation of China 6b didn't happen until after July 2021. Nowadays, when buying a new car, you generally don't need to worry—even the 1.2T small-displacement engines come equipped with particulate filters.
A few days ago, my neighbor Brother Zhang who bought a Sagitar was chatting with me about this. All the newly launched Sagitar models now come with China 6b configurations, and you can see the 'CN6b' mark on the engine nameplate. If you want to check it yourself, the easiest way is to open the door frame to look at the environmental information label or check the third page of the vehicle conformity certificate. Actually, since the 2019 model, the Sagitar has had China 6 versions, but back then, different batches were available, and some 4S stores could still find China 5 promotional cars. In the past two years, environmental regulations have become stricter, and manufacturers have long since fully switched over. Last month, when I accompanied a relative for a test drive, the salesperson said that even the exhaust emission test reports for the cars in their garage were issued according to the China 6b standard.
