What is a China III Vehicle?
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China III vehicles refer to automobiles that comply with the China III emission standards. Models meeting China III standards have been prohibited from sales and new registrations since 2011, though previously registered vehicles remain roadworthy. Below are specific details about China III vehicles: China III Vehicles: China implemented the China III standard starting from 2007, followed by the China IV standard in 2011. Vehicles manufactured during this interim period generally qualify as China III vehicles. The China III standard primarily applies to light-duty gasoline and diesel vehicles under 3.5 tons, equivalent to Euro III standards, with nationwide enforcement commencing on July 1, 2007. China III and China IV denote vehicular emission standards, unrelated to vehicle type.
China III vehicles refer to models that comply with the National Phase III emission standards, which were mandatorily implemented around 2007. My neighbor's old Jetta is a China III model, and it noticeably emits more exhaust fumes compared to modern cars. Nowadays, many major cities prohibit them from entering urban areas, such as Beijing where they are directly restricted within the Fifth Ring Road. Each upgrade in emission standards primarily regulates the levels of pollutants like carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in the exhaust. The China III standard is nearly twice as strict as the previous China II. Some diesel-powered China III vehicles are particularly prone to emitting black smoke from their exhaust pipes. If your car is a model from before 2010, it's highly likely to be a China III vehicle.
