What are the differences between Canadian-spec, US-spec, and China-spec vehicles?

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07/30/25 7:44am
Some large foreign automobile manufacturers produce different vehicle specifications to suit various regions. The following are the differences between China-spec, Canadian-spec, and US-spec vehicles: 1. Different sales regions: Vehicles sold and used in China are referred to as 'China-spec vehicles'. Those sold and used in the United States and Canada are called US-spec and Canadian-spec vehicles, respectively. 2. Different fuel standards: China-spec vehicles are specifically designed for the Chinese market, better suited to China's fuel quality, road conditions, climate, etc. US-spec and Canadian-spec vehicles have higher fuel quality requirements, which most regions in China cannot meet for non-China-spec vehicles.
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