International TerraStar
The International TerraStar is a product line of medium duty trucks that was manufactured by International Trucks from 2010 to 2015. The smallest conventional-cab truck ever produced by Navistar, the TerraStar is a Class 5 medium-duty truck.[1] Although not officially designated by the company as the replacement for the CityStar LCF cabover, the TerraStar is of similar dimensions and GWVR.
| TerraStar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Type | Truck |
| Manufacturer | International Trucks |
| Production | 2010-December 2015 |
| Model years | 2010-2016 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Class 5 |
| Body style | 2-door truck 2-door extended-cab truck 4-door crew cab truck |
| Related | IC Bus AE-Series IC Bus AC-Series |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.4 L (389 cu in) MaxxForce 7 turbodiesel V8 |
| Power output | 220 to 300 hp (164 to 224 kW) 562 to 662 lb⋅ft (762 to 898 N⋅m) |
| Transmission | Allison 1000 6-speed automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | International 4100 |
| Successor | International CV |
Slotted in the Class 5 range, the TerraStar was marketed against both pickup-based vehicles like the Ford F-550 and (Dodge) Ram 5500 as well as conventional-cab trucks like the Freightliner M2 (smallest versions), Kenworth T170, and Hino 185. Sharing a common cab and powertrain with the larger DuraStar, the TerraStar also took the place of the light-GVWR 4100 series within the DuraStar range.
In 2015, Navistar moved away from EGR-based emissions systems, leading to the discontinuation of the MaxxForce 7 engine. As the TerraStar was left without an engine, production of the vehicle was ended at the end of 2015.
In 2019, International re-entered the Class 4-5 truck segment in a joint venture with General Motors, introducing the International CV, produced alongside the Chevrolet 4500-6500HD medium-duty line of trucks.
Model overview
Sharing its cab with the International DuraStar, WorkStar, TranStar, and ProStar, the TerraStar is distinguished by its low-profile cab and hood. To lower the cab on the frame, the fuel tanks were moved from below the cab to behind the cab on the frame rails; the TerraStar is distinguished from the DuraStar by the use of square sealed-beam headlights. As with the larger International trucks, the TerraStar was available in two-door, extended-cab, and crew-cab configurations, with a wide variety of bodies fitted by second-stage manufacturers.
In contrast to the DuraStar, the TerraStar was sold with relatively few powertrain combinations. Through its entire production, the model line was offered with a MaxxForce 7 turbodiesel V8 paired with a Allison 1000 6-speed automatic.[2] Configured solely with a single rear drive axle, 4-wheel drive became an option for 2011.[2]
| Engine | Configuration | Fuel | Output (horsepower) | Output (torque) | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navistar MaxxForce 7 | 6.4 L (389 cu in) OHV 32V twin-turbocharged V8 | Diesel | 220–300 hp (164–224 kW) | 562–662 lb⋅ft (762–898 N⋅m) | Allison 1000 6-speed automatic |
Variants
Bus
From 2010 to 2015, the TerraStar chassis was used by Navistar subsidiary IC Bus to develop its smallest vehicle ever produced. Intended largely as a heavier-duty alternative to vehicles produced on Ford E-450 and GMC Savana chassis, IC Bus introduced cutaway-cab buses derived from the TerraStar. The company marketed two versions, including the AC-Series shuttle bus and the AE-Series school bus.
In line with its truck counterpart, the AC/AE was discontinued at the end of 2015, following the withdrawal of the MaxxForce 7 engine.
Vehicle conversions
Although never offered as a consumer vehicle, during its production, the International TerraStar served as a donor chassis for second-party conversions. In a configuration similar to the larger International XT trucks, the crew-cab TerraStar was converted by Elkhart, Indiana-based Midwest Automotive Designs to a pickup truck or a four-door SUV.[3]
References
- "International Truck and Engine Corporation". 2010-12-31. Archived from the original on 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "International Trucks TerraStar Configurator". 2010-12-31. Archived from the original on 2010-12-31. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - "TerraStar - Pickup Truck and SUV". Midwest Automotive Designs. Archived from the original on 2014-07-13.