What years are generally considered for China V vehicles?
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China V emission standard vehicles started production in 2012 and implementation began in 2013. The emission control level of China V standard is equivalent to the fifth-stage emission standard currently implemented in Europe. Below is relevant information about China V: Definition of China V: China V vehicles are those that comply with the "National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard". The motor vehicle pollutant emission standard was established to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent environmental pollution caused by vehicle exhaust, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. Implementation timeline of China V abroad: Foreign countries began implementing it as early as 2009, imposing stricter limits on motor vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Each upgrade from China I to China IV reduced single-vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. The China V standard was officially implemented nationwide on January 1, 2017.
I've been driving a China 5 standard car for several years, which I bought in 2017 when the China 5 standard was just fully implemented nationwide. This standard began pilot testing in 2016 but wasn't officially mandated across the country until January 1, 2017, so most China 5 vehicles were produced between 2016 and 2019. I remember the salesperson mentioning when I bought the car that during that period, new cars basically complied with this emission standard, including various brands of sedans and SUVs. If you want to check whether your car meets China 5, you can look at the manufacturing date on the vehicle registration document or use the VIN code to check for free at a 4S shop. There are still many China 5 cars in the used car market now, and they are a bit cheaper, but when buying, you should pay attention to the year to avoid encountering traffic restriction policies too soon. Some cities, like Beijing, implemented the China 6 standard a bit earlier. My neighbor also bought a China 5 car in 2018 when they changed their vehicle, and overall, the quality seems pretty good—it's been reliable to drive.
I worked in the automotive sales industry for several years, and people often asked which model years fall under the China 5 emission standards. Generally, the China 5 standard was piloted in some cities in the second half of 2016 and became mandatory nationwide from January 2017. Therefore, most China 5-compliant vehicles were produced between 2016 and 2019. For example, most 2017 models from brands like Volkswagen and Toyota were China 5, with SUVs and MPVs being quite common. If you're buying a used car now, you might want to prioritize 2017 models—they're affordable and reliable. However, some early models, like those produced in late 2015, might have been upgraded to meet China 5 standards, so checking the vehicle conformity certificate is the most accurate method. Keep in mind that market fluctuations can affect resale value based on the car's age. After the introduction of China 6, China 5 vehicles became less common, but they are often easier to maintain and service compared to China 6 models.
