What is the emission standard for the 2017 Focus?
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The 2017 Focus complies with the China V emission standard. The China V standard, also known as the National Phase V Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, has an emission control level equivalent to the Euro 5 standard currently implemented in Europe. It imposes stricter limits on vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. The dimensions of the 2017 Focus are 4647 mm in length, 1810 mm in width, and 1468 mm in height. It features a new family design with sharp-looking LED headlights and striking L-shaped daytime running lights. The front of the hatchback version is largely similar to the sedan version but appears more compact and agile. The rear end is fuller compared to the current model, and the newly designed LED taillights offer a highly noticeable display effect.
When I worked at the DMV, I was often asked this type of question. The 2017 Focus models mostly comply with the China 5 emission standards, as most gasoline-powered vehicles produced domestically in 2017 met this standard. However, pay attention to license plate registration policies in different cities—places like Beijing and Shanghai started piloting the China 6 standard as early as 2016, so local dealers might have supplied China 6-compliant models in advance. The safest approach is to check the emission standard column on the vehicle conformity certificate or open the engine hood to locate the environmental information label. I remember last year when helping a friend inspect a used car, we found that the 2017 Focus 1.5T model he was looking at had a China 5 label.
