Peru: On-Road Vehicles and Engines
Maximum permissible emission limits for existing vehicles, new imported or domestically assembled vehicles and used imported vehicles have been established by decree D.S. N° 047-2001-MTC:
- Since January 1, 2003 all new light-duty vehicles in Peru have been required to meet either US or EU emission standards (Euro 2 or US Tier 0). New heavy-duty have been required to meet Euro II.
- Starting in 2007, new light-duty vehicles must meet Euro 3 requirements and new heavy-duty vehicles must meet Euro III requirements.
Peruvian emission requirements for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are summarized in the following tables.
| Year | Option 1* | Option 2† | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Regulation | Standard | Regulation | |
| 2003 | Euro 2 | 94/12/EC | US Tier 0 | US 83 LDV |
| 2007 | Euro 3 | 98/69/EC (A) | ||
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* New passenger vehicles GVWR ≤ 2500 kg or ≤ 6 seats † Passenger vehicles ≤ 12 seats | ||||
| Year | Option 1* | Option 2† | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Regulation | Standard | Regulation | |
| 2003 | Euro 2 | 96/69/EC | US Tier 0 | US 87 LDT |
| 2007 | Euro 3 | 98/69/EC (A) | ||
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* New passenger vehicles GVWR > 2500 kg or > 6 seats; commercial vehicles < 3500 kg † Vans and light-duty trucks < 3864 kg; new passenger vehicles > 12 seats | ||||
| Year | Standard | Cycle | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Euro II | 13 mode | 96/1/EC |
| 2007 | Euro III | ESC + ELR | 88/77/EEC (99/96/EC) |
| * New passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles > 3500 kg | |||