Which Year's Cars Comply with China IV Emission Standards?
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Vehicles produced between 2011 and 2017 generally comply with China IV emission standards. Below are specific methods to check your vehicle's emission standard level: 1. Check the vehicle's environmental protection label - the standard is clearly marked on the back. 2. Query through the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center website. 3. Bring the original or copy of the vehicle registration certificate to the local DMV for inquiry. 4. For new vehicles, check the factory certificate of conformity (usually kept at the DMV) - it's recommended to make a backup copy when purchasing. 5. Make a rough estimation based on the vehicle's registration year: Most post-2008 vehicles are China IV; 2007 registered vehicles could be either China III or IV; pre-2007 vehicles are mostly China III or II; pre-2005 vehicles are predominantly China II standard.
Regarding the vehicle years for the China IV emission standards, I remember very clearly. It was roughly implemented starting in 2010, mainly targeting new vehicles with production dates after January 1, 2010. At that time, I was working in Beijing, and everyone was discussing environmental policies. The introduction of China IV was aimed at reducing exhaust pollution, being stricter than the previous China III standards. Since then, most sedans and SUVs produced between 2010 and 2015 complied with the China IV standards. However, there were variations depending on the vehicle model and region: major cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou implemented it first, while smaller cities fully adopted it a bit later, by 2011. Now, my own car is a 2012 model that meets China IV standards, and it passes the annual inspection without any issues. If you have an older car, you can check the production plate or registration certificate to confirm the year, as it indicates that the vehicle is more environmentally friendly and much better for the environment.
