What is the emission standard for the 2009 Cruze?

[McKylie]

2009 Cruze is compliant with China National IV emission standard. The Cruze offers six exterior color options: Aurora White, Obsidian Black, Cold Platinum Silver, Glacier Blue, Titanium Gray, and Blazing Red, along with four interior color schemes: Starry Deep Gray, Brocade Deep Gray, Elegant Gray-Black, and Saddle Brown. The 2009 Cruze is a compact sedan under SAIC-GM Chevrolet, with a maximum engine power of 86 kW and a peak torque of 150 Nm. The dimensions of the 2009 Cruze are 4598mm in length, 1797mm in width, and 1477mm in height, with a top speed of 180 km/h, equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.

[SanCamille]

My 2009 Cruze is actually a China III emission standard vehicle. When I bought it, the salesperson specifically reminded me that most Cruze models produced in 2009 were China III standard, with only a few sold to Beijing and Shanghai meeting China IV. This production year is quite awkward - the China IV standard wasn't nationally mandated until 2010, before which manufacturers built cars to the minimum standard. Think about it now - many cities restrict China III vehicles, and when I tried to sell mine last year, it had depreciated significantly. If you still have your vehicle registration certificate, you can check the environmental information page to confirm, or use the Traffic Management 12123 app to check the filing data for the most reliable information.

[DiKevin]

While repairing cars, I've seen dozens of 2009 Cruzes, and ninety percent of them were China III emission standard. At that time, the production lines were basically designed according to China III standards, unless it was a custom order for clients or government procurement where special upgrades were made. Here's a little trick: check the 10th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – for cars produced in 2009, it corresponds to the letter '9'. Combined with engine models LCU or LDE, it's almost certain to be China III. However, the specifics depend on the registration region's policies at that time. Cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou were among the first to pilot China IV standards. The quickest way to verify is to have the repair shop read the OBD data – the parameters of the three-way catalytic converter don't lie.

[DelBeau]

The emission standards timeline is key here. China rolled out Nation III nationwide in 2007, but didn't mandate Nation IV until 2010. When the Cruze launched in 2009, it was right in the transition period - most factory configurations met Nation III standards. I've checked MIIT records: both the 1.6L and 1.8L engines used DELPHI EFI systems designed for Nation III compliance. Unless your vehicle was from late 2009 production batches or purchased in Tier 1 cities (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenzhen) that implemented Nation IV early (check your sales invoice), it's likely Nation III. The definitive proof is the windshield sticker - Nation III vehicles got yellow tags back then.