What is the Emission Standard for 2019 Vehicles?

[SanErin]

Vehicles sold before July 1, 2019, could be either China 5 or China 6 emission standard. However, vehicles sold after July 1, 2019, are definitely China 6 emission standard, as the sale of China 5 emission standard vehicles was prohibited after this date. Therefore, most vehicles after this period adhere to the China 6 emission standard. The differences between China 5 and China 6 emission standards are as follows: 1. Different carbon monoxide emissions: China 5 allows 1,000 milligrams of carbon monoxide, while China 6 allows 700 milligrams. 2. Different emission limits: China 5 has an emission limit of 0.0045 grams per kilometer, whereas China 6 has a limit of 0.25 grams per kilometer. 3. Different issuing departments: The China 5 standard was issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, while the China 6 standard was issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine. 4. Different letter representations: China 5 is represented by 'V', and China 6 is represented by 'VI'.

[LeJohn]

I've owned a car for several years and am quite familiar with this issue. The emission standards for 2019 vehicles were mainly China V or China VI, depending on when the car was manufactured. Cars purchased in the first half of the year might still be China V, because China VI was implemented nationwide in July 2019, and many inventory vehicles hadn't been sold out before that. A friend of mine bought an SUV in April 2019 and later found out during the annual inspection that it met China V standards, with slightly more expensive repair parts. China VI vehicles are more environmentally friendly with stricter emission limits, but they feel similar to drive. It's best to check the vehicle compliance certificate after buying a new car to avoid transfer hassles later. China V used cars now face restrictions in some major cities' traffic-limited zones, which can be quite impactful.

[Adriana]

As an environmentally conscious person, I have strong feelings about vehicle emission standards. In 2019, the emission standard was upgraded to China VI, which became mandatory after July, reducing harmful gas emissions like nitrogen oxides and helping to improve air quality. During the transition period in the first half of the year, some China V vehicles were still being sold, as the standard was not as strict as China VI. China VI requires the installation of more exhaust treatment devices, but the new policy makes vehicles on the road cleaner. I recommend checking this standard carefully when buying a used car, as China V vehicles might not be eligible for registration in environmentally strict cities, affecting their usability. When driving, I always remind my friends to choose low-emission vehicles for the sake of the environment.

[KaiLynn]

I have handled this type of inquiry many times in my work. In 2019, most cars met the China VI standard, especially those produced in the second half of the year, which were almost all China VI compliant. In the first half of the year, there might have been some China V inventory cars that needed to be cleared out. When customers buy a car, I recommend checking the engine code or the details on the vehicle registration certificate to confirm. The China VI emission restrictions are stricter, but there isn't much difference in fuel consumption. A higher standard means better resale value, and parts are easier to find when repairing the car, so don't delay.