What is the emission standard for the 2009 Excelle?
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2009 Excelle meets the China IV emission standard. Here is some introduction about the Excelle: 1. The Buick Excelle is equipped with a Twin-Tec DOHC engine, a 16-valve DOHC engine, with a curb weight (kg) of 1250, fuel consumption (L) of 8, and specific power (Kw/l) of 48.7. 2. It features MacPherson independent front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension, tire specification 195/55R15, 0-100km/h acceleration time (s) of 12.7, and a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.338.
I remember the 2009 Buick Excelle mostly met the China III emission standards. As a longtime car enthusiast who has driven many Excelle models, I paid attention to emission issues even when buying new cars back then. The China III standard was introduced around 2005. By 2009, although the China IV standard had just been released, the Excelle still primarily complied with China III, which had higher emission limits—for example, CO emissions were less strict than the new standard. During routine maintenance, if the catalytic converter fails, emissions deteriorate noticeably, making it easier to fail the annual exhaust test. Owners can check their vehicle's environmental label or the information on the registration certificate for confirmation. Emission standards affect environmental policies—major cities like Beijing and Shenzhen restrict high-emission vehicles from entering inner-city areas. If you live in a city center, driving this car might face restrictions compared to newer China VI-compliant vehicles. It's advisable to regularly replace the air filter and spark plugs to minimize emission risks.
