What is a China 5 Vehicle and What is a China 6 Vehicle?
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Vehicles that comply with the China 5 emission standards are called China 5 vehicles, and those that comply with the China 6 emission standards are called China 6 vehicles. The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as the "China 5 Standard," has an emission control level equivalent to the European Union's fifth-stage emission standard currently in effect. The EU has been implementing this standard since 2009, which imposes stricter limits on pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter emitted by motor vehicles. From China 1 to China 4, each upgrade in the standard reduces vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. The China 6 Vehicle Emission Standard refers to the National Sixth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, which includes emission limits and measurement methods for light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty diesel vehicles. The introduction of the China 6 standard aims to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions, minimize atmospheric pollution, and safeguard public health. China began implementing the China 6 standard on July 1, 2020. Vehicle owners can check whether their vehicles comply with the China 6 standard by referring to the factory certificate and the vehicle's environmental protection information list. They can also visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Website to inquire about relevant information.
I usually enjoy researching cars, and the China 5 and China 6 standards are our country's codes for emission regulations. Simply put, China 5 was implemented nationwide in 2017, while China 6, introduced a few years later, is stricter. When buying a used car, you need to pay attention to this. In big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, they mostly only recognize China 6 vehicles, and China 5 cars can't even get licensed. China 6 cars are more expensive, but they offer peace of mind—no worries about being banned from entering the city someday. Plus, they handle emissions more cleanly, which is better for the air. Most importantly, the price difference isn’t huge when you trade in later. Last year, my China 6 car sold for about 7,000 to 8,000 yuan more than my friend’s China 5 car.
