What was the last year for China 5 vehicles?

[AubreyLynn]

China 5 vehicles were last produced in 2019. The China 5 standard was implemented starting in 2017. Introduction to China 5 vehicles: China 5 refers to the fifth stage of national motor vehicle emission standards; the specific implementation date for China 5 was January 1, 2017. On April 1, 2016, all imported, sold, and registered motor vehicles in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and some major cities already met the China 5 emission standards. China 5 standards: The European Union began implementing similar standards in 2009, imposing stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter emitted by motor vehicles. Each upgrade from China I to China IV reduced vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. The China 5 standard was implemented nationwide on January 1, 2017. Shortly after the implementation of China 5, the China 6 standard was quickly put on the agenda. Many regions adopted the China 6 standard ahead of schedule. For example, starting from July 1, 2019, newly registered vehicles in Guangdong had to meet the China 6 emission standards. At that time, only China 6-compliant new vehicles were available on the market, and vehicles transferred from other regions also needed to meet the China 6 standard.

[DelilahMarie]

I remember 2019 was the final production year for China National V emission standards, because the China National VI standard was implemented nationwide on July 1, 2020. Automakers had to clear out their National V inventory during the transition period. When I helped my family choose a car back then, I saw dealers offering crazy discounts on National V models at the end of 2019, with significantly lower prices. The main concerns were about vehicle registration transfer and potential future driving restrictions. The upgrade in emission standards is a good thing—it helps reduce vehicle exhaust pollution and improves air quality. However, it also brings the issue of decreased resale value for used cars. My advice is to pay close attention to policy changes when buying a car and not get carried away by low prices. Especially now, with new energy vehicles becoming the major trend, who knows if National V cars might be banned from city roads in a few years?

[OJoy]

As an auto mechanic, I've personally inspected many vehicles. 2019 was indeed the final production year for China V emission standard vehicles, after which manufacturers largely shifted to the China VI standard. The China V emission systems are relatively simpler and easier to maintain, but they became outdated as soon as the new standard arrived. During repairs, we often hear owners complaining about the difficulty in finding China V parts. Used cars produced in 2019 are still on the road today, but their maintenance costs have risen. The changes in emission policies have driven technological advancements, but I must remind everyone that buying China V inventory cars in 2019 was an opportunity, whereas now it requires caution as failing to meet emission standards might restrict usage. Overall, 2019 was a critical point when dealers were slashing prices to clear inventory.

[DelAmy]

As a young person, I bought a new China 5 standard car in 2019, which I heard was the last production year for that emission standard because production stopped when China 6 became mandatory in 2020. At the time, I chose it for being affordable and practical, and it's been running fine with no major issues. However, with stricter emission standards now in place, it feels a bit outdated. While policy-driven environmental upgrades are positive, the pressure to upgrade is significant for ordinary car owners like me. My advice is to consider emission policies early when buying a car, unlike me who only regretted it when the resale value dropped. Those 2019 models are still circulating in the used car market, but they might face restrictions in the future.