model year
year in which the model for a product was created
Model year
The model year of a product is a number used to describe approximately when a product was produced. However, the model year and the actual year of production don't always coincide.
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Model Year
The year in which the particular style or design of vehicle was introduced or manufactured.
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Model year
Refers to the "sales" model year; for example, vehicles sold during the period from October 1 to the next September 31 is considered one model year.