New 4x4 Model Expands Product Breadth into Class 4/5 Market
No Rest for International®
Truck in Its Pursuit of 50 Percent Market Share for Medium
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
At a press event at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work
Truck Show, Navistar today unveiled the International®
TerraStar™ 4x4 commercial truck.
Launched last year with a 4x2 powertrain standard, the International
TerraStar took the industry by storm in 2010, giving work truck buyers
an exciting new product with a wide range of commercial duty features.
Now, with a 4x4 option, the TerraStar is poised to win over an even
broader range of customers with more severe demands.
"With the addition of a 4x4 model, simply put, the International
TerraStar is unmatched in the industry," said Jim Hebe, Navistar's
senior vice president, North American sales operations. "The design and
durability of TerraStar is influenced by our entire line-up of
commercial trucks, sharing the same rugged, durable, and hardworking DNA
that's made us an industry leader."
The TerraStar 4x4 variant will deliver additional commercial duty
capability for a wide range of customer needs, including construction,
utility, landscape, and other off-highway applications.
Last year's launch of the International TerraStar created enormous buzz
in the industry and the addition of the TerraStar 4x4 will help maintain
Navistar's leadership in the medium-duty market moving forward. With the
same commercial-duty bloodlines as the rest of the International truck
line-up, the TerraStar delivers performance and durability that
customers have come to expect from International.
Since its introduction in March 2010 and production launch in October
2010, the International TerraStar has generated significant interest
from work truck buyers. To date, the company has received more than
2,000 orders.
At the heart of the new International TerraStar is its 300 horsepower,
6.4-liter MaxxForce 7 V-8 engine, delivering 660 lb.-ft. torque. This
engine features a compacted graphite iron (CGI) block which offers high
strength without added weight. The TerraStar features MaxxForce Advanced
EGR emissions technology, the only no-hassle emissions technology in its
class. With MaxxForce Advanced EGR, customers won't have the worry or
inconvenience of finding or filling liquid urea. And, with no added
aftertreatment equipment, the TerraStar provides a clean and clear
chassis for easy body and equipment mounting, not to mention less added
weight.
Durable, Customer-Focused, Commercial-Grade
While built on a strong and durable commercial-duty platform, the
TerraStar is also easy to operate. The TerraStar features best-in-class
visibility—38 percent more than the market leader. And, with an
industry-best 107-inch BBC (bumper to back-of-cab) length, it offers
outstanding maneuverability in even the tightest work environments.
The TerraStar features a true commercial-duty truck cab with 30 percent
more cab interior space than the market leader, allowing plenty of room
for three adults to fit comfortably in the front seat. The TerraStar is
also available with optional extended cab or crew cab configurations. An
appearance package is also available with chrome grille and headlight
bezel, as well as painted modesty panel and fender extension. The
TerraStar also delivers unmatched serviceability with a commercial style
tilt-away hood that offers unobstructed access to the engine
compartment, making routine and scheduled maintenance quick and easy.
In addition, the International TerraStar features the International
Diamond Logic® electrical system, one of the most advanced
electrical multiplexing architectures available in commercial trucks.
Diamond Logic maximizes ease of body integration and helps deliver a
number of smart, customizable features for added convenience and
safety—such as automated pre-trip inspections, headlights on with
wipers, interlocks, programmable switches and more depending on the
application.
International TerraStar with Allison Optimized™
1000 Series Transmission Package
The MaxxForce 7 is matched with a commercial-duty Allison Optimized™
1000 Series transmission to optimize its power output. The Allison
Optimized transmission package delivers a winning combination of power,
performance, reliability and fuel economy, with an industry leading
5-year unlimited mile warranty. The International TerraStar's exclusive
Allison Optimized 1000 Series close ratio, fully automatic transmission
features:
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Shift Energy Management (SEM), which provides better
engine/transmission integration to achieve optimum shift quality,
greater powertrain durability and improved vehicle performance.
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Load-Based Shift Scheduling (LBSS), which automatically selects
between "economy" and "performance" shift schedules based on the
vehicle's actual payload and the grade on which it is operating.
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Prognostics eliminate unnecessary oil and filter changes and make
routine maintenance easier
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Automatic "neutral" simplifies operation and improves efficiency by
automatically shifting to neutral for improved performance.
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Specific "input/output" packages available.
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5-year unlimited mile warranty including 100 percent parts and labor
along with towing to nearest authorized Allison distributor or dealer.
Medium-Duty Leadership
For the past 20 years*, as new players have entered the market
attempting to duplicate International's success, International
medium-duty trucks have been the market leader, establishing an
unmatched reputation for durability and performance. Today,
International's medium-duty line-up is represented by the new Class 4/5
International TerraStar and the Class 6/7 International® DuraStar®.
"Our medium-duty trucks have been the benchmark in the industry for the
past two decades," Hebe added. "The DuraStar has earned a reputation as
far and away the most durable, dependable and customer-friendly
medium-duty truck in the industry. With the addition of the TerraStar to
our medium-duty line-up, International medium-duty trucks offer the
medium-duty customer the most complete line-up of rugged, reliable
trucks available."
*(Based on R.L. Polk data 1990-present Class 6,7 minus strip chassis)
All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International®
brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel
engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco®
RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand
chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Navistar International Corporation
Media contact: Steve Schrier,
630-753-2264
Investor contact: Heather Kos, 630-753-2406
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