What is the emission standard for the seventh-generation Camry?
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The seventh-generation Camry complies with the China IV emission standard. The main pollutants emitted by China IV vehicles include HC (hydrocarbons), NOx (nitrogen oxides), CO (carbon monoxide), and PM (particulate matter). Through the application of technologies such as improved catalytic converter active layers, secondary air injection, and exhaust gas recirculation systems with cooling devices, the emissions of these pollutants are controlled and reduced to levels below the specified standards. Relevant information about China IV is as follows: 1. China IV requires that, compared to China III, light-duty vehicles reduce single-vehicle pollutant emissions by approximately 50%, heavy-duty vehicles reduce single-vehicle emissions by about 30%, and particulate matter emissions by more than 80%. 2. The National Phase IV Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as 'China IV Emission Standard' or China IV Standard.
When I was choosing a car, I paid special attention to the emission standards. The seventh-generation Camry at home was purchased in 2013, and according to the factory documents, it meets China IV emission standards. When Toyota launched this generation at the end of 2011, the national standard was still China IV, so early batches like those produced in 2012 were all China IV. After 2014, when major cities like Beijing and Shanghai implemented China V ahead of schedule, some seventh-generation models began upgrading their emission systems. If your car was purchased after 2015, it’s most likely a China V version, but those produced before 2013 are generally labeled as China IV. I recommend checking the production date on the vehicle’s nameplate near the passenger door or the label on the environmental green sticker for the most accurate information.
The used car market has seen quite a few 7th-gen Camrys, and their emission standards depend on the specific production year. Most units manufactured between 2011-2013 are China IV compliant, as China V standards hadn't been fully implemented nationwide back then. Post-2014, things get complicated: vehicles sold in early-adopter cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen were factory-tuned to meet China V, while other provinces might still have China IV models. I've seen 7th-gen cars from 2015 with both standards. The easiest way is to check the registration date on the vehicle license - pre-2015 registrations are mostly China IV, while post-2016 are predominantly China V, especially since China V became mandatory in 2017.
