Which year's vehicles comply with China 5 emission standards?
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Vehicles from 2012 comply with China 5 standards. The China 5 emission standard's control level is equivalent to the European Union's Euro 5 emission standard currently in implementation. China 5 vehicles are those that meet the national fifth-stage motor vehicle pollutant emission standards. These motor vehicle emission standards were established to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent automotive exhaust pollution, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. Shortly after the implementation of the China 5 standard, the China 6 standard was quickly put on the agenda, with many regions adopting it ahead of schedule. Taking Guangdong Province as an example, starting from 2019, all newly registered vehicles in Guangdong must comply with the China 6 emission standard. At that time, only China 6-compliant new vehicles were available in the market, and vehicles transferred from other regions were also required to meet the China 6 standard.
Regarding the vehicles meeting the China 5 emission standards, I've driven quite a few similar cars. New cars produced nationwide after January 2017 generally comply with the China 5 standard, which was the official nationwide implementation date. Prior to that, some major cities like Beijing and Shanghai had already adopted the standard as early as 2013. Therefore, vehicles manufactured between 2013 and 2016 in these cities or by certain manufacturers who upgraded early might also meet the standard. The China 5 standard is stricter than the previous China 4, aiming to reduce exhaust emissions and improve urban air quality. While the manufacturing year serves as a reference when purchasing a car, it's best to verify the vehicle's VIN or environmental label to avoid confusion. From my personal experience, cars bought after 2017 tend to pass environmental inspections more smoothly and won't encounter driving restrictions.
