Which year does China V vehicles refer to?

[DeSienna]

China V vehicles refer to those from 2012. The China V emission standard, officially known as the National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Emission Standard, was implemented nationwide on January 1, 2017. Compared to China IV, the China V standard is more stringent, resulting in fewer pollutants emitted, making it more environmentally friendly. The emission control level of the China V standard is equivalent to the Euro 5 emission standard currently implemented in Europe. The European Union has been enforcing this standard since 2009, which imposes stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter from motor vehicles. From China I to China V, each upgrade in the standard reduces vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%.

[LeElisa]

I think China 5 vehicles generally refer to those that were mandatorily enforced nationwide starting from January 1, 2017. Prior to that, major cities like Beijing and Shanghai began piloting and promoting them around 2013. As a car enthusiast, I've always followed the updates in emission standards. From China 1 to China 5, the goal has been to reduce vehicle exhaust pollution. The China 5 standard imposes stricter limits on nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, requiring many older models to be upgraded before they can hit the road. Nowadays, new cars mostly comply with China 6 standards, but China 5 vehicles remain popular in the used car market, especially those economical models produced between 2017 and 2019. With proper maintenance, they can be quite durable. However, drivers need to be mindful of urban driving restrictions, as some areas prohibit high-emission vehicles from entering.

[MacSabrina]

I've been working in auto repair shops for over a decade. The nationwide implementation of China V emission standards officially began in early 2017. Since then, all newly registered passenger vehicles must comply with this standard, meaning the exhaust treatment systems had to be upgraded to China V level. When the standard was first introduced, repair jobs increased significantly because older vehicles needed to be retrofitted with three-way catalytic converters or have their ECU computers modified to control emissions. This change has greatly improved air quality, especially reducing smog issues in cities. However, China V compliant vehicles are becoming increasingly rare now. When buying used cars in the market, people always check the green label or registration certificate first to confirm whether the production year is after 2017, otherwise they might encounter traffic restriction issues.

[JoelLee]

I just got my driver's license last year. When I was learning to drive, my instructor mentioned that China V vehicles are emission standard cars launched around 2017, specifically nationwide implementation started in January 2017. After the new standard, cars became more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly. For a new driver like me, when choosing a car, I need to check if it's from 2017 or later, and not be tempted by cheaper older China IV models that might be restricted in some urban areas. Of course, China VI is now the mainstream, but second-hand China V cars are more affordable, suitable for those with limited budgets, though they are slightly less environmentally friendly, but fine for regular driving.