September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

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International CityStar & DuraStar Models

For 2009, International continues to offer the CityStar and DuraStar models in its medium-duty lineup. The International CityStar low-cab forward chassis delivers bigger payloads, greater maneuverability, and best-in-class horsepower and torque. The International DuraStar conventional chassis features innovations that improve fuel economy, increase uptime, and extend service intervals.

The International CityStar CF500 offers a 16,000-lb. GVW rating, while the

CityStar CF600 offers 17,999-lb. and 19,500-lb. GVW ratings. The International DuraStar Series works for a number of fleet applications. Its breakaway mirrors and three-piece hood allow easy part replacement and repair; an integrated powertrain provides smooth integration, less downtime, drive efficiencies, and strong performance; and the optional electronic power take off (ePTO) keeps the engine off during stationary work, reducing noise pollution. Engine choices include a 6.4L V-8 MaxxForce diesel or 7.6L 16 wet-sleeve Maxx-Force DT diesel. Redesigned for 2008-MY, both engines offer 9-13 percent improvement in fuel efficiency.

DuraStar’s Diamond Logic system reduces wiring by 40 percent, minimizing breakdowns. The system is fully programmable with special safety interlocks and self-diagnostics. An optional 44-inch Crew Cab or 26-inch Extended Cab comfortably accommodates up to six people.

The DuraStar biodiesel-approved hybrid can improve fuel economy up to 60 percent, while reducing harmful emissions.

Isuzu N-Series

The 2009 Isuzu N-Series lineup of low cab forward trucks include new features to increase driver productivity, enhance fuel economy, and reduce emissions.

The N-Series is offered with an overhead cam 5.2L 4H turbocharged, intercooled, diesel engine. The engine is mated to an Aisin heavy-duty, 6-speed automatic transmission with double overdrive. A Vortec 6.0L V-8 gasoline engine is also available on the NPR, NPR HD, and their Crew Cab models.

Front suspensions, spring rates, steering, and cab mount brushings have been tuned for more comfort, and a new optional limited slip differential evenly distributes torque to wheels. Additional wheelbases are offered as well.

All Isuzu trucks are 50-state “Clean Idle Certified.”

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