INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Truck today launched its new Class 6/7 International®
MV™ Series at the 2018 Work Truck Show. The MV Series launch
completes the company's Project Horizon product refresh, and
reflects that initiative's improved cab design, along with the same
driver-centric enhancements already launched in Class 8
vehicles.
"Project Horizon was focused on delivering new levels of
efficiency to customers, creating unparalleled driver satisfaction
and leveraging the smartest technologies available," said
Michael Cancelliere, president,
Truck and Parts. "The MV Series delivers on those promises by
combining uncompromising reliability with enhanced productivity for
the driver, maintainer and upfitter."
An Uptime Champion Designed to Work Harder All Day, Every
Day
The MV Series was designed from the inside out with the
goal of delivering a truck that is easily configurable to produce
maximum output day in and day out.
The redesigned features include new cab doors with a lower
bottom glass edge and removed vent window, giving the driver a
single large piece of glass to look through, greatly improving side
visibility and reducing blind spots. By reshaping the doors and
side glass, the position of the optional pedestal mirrors was
optimized so drivers turn their heads less and keep their eyes on
the road while reducing neck strain.
Second, a new premium gauge cluster with a digital driver
display was added to give drivers real-time monitoring of vehicle
operation and other important alerts in clear sight. The new
display also offers up to 15 customizable digital gauges.
The new premium instrument panel features a customizable digital
display suitable for any medium-duty application. The flat-panel
dash contains space for up to 30 customizable switches ensuring
functionality for any type of body that is mounted on the back. The
switches offer large easy to read text and are back lit for easy
viewing at night.
Next, an easy-access column-mounted stalk shifter was integrated
to help keep drivers' hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. The
new stalk shifter placement and the lower instrument panel design
greatly improves leg room for the driver, especially at the
knee.
The MV Series is also equipped with a new best-in-class HVAC
system, designed for reliability, which includes a high-performance
MAX defrost feature. An additional vent has been added to help keep
the middle front passenger comfortable.
"The new International MV Series reflects our vision for the
future of commercial vehicles with a host of advancements that
support improved driver safety and productivity," said Jeff Sass, senior vice president, Sales and
Marketing. "We challenged ourselves to make the best even better
and this new vehicle was designed to provide the best driver
environment in the industry and we exceeded all of our
targets."
Diamond Logic® and
OnCommand® Connection Provide Seamless
Integration
To further improve driver productivity and
safety, the MV Series features the best-in-class Diamond
Logic®, an advanced electrical system that
streamlines chassis and body equipment integration and allows
customers to program automated tasks.
Equipped with the Diamond Logic electrical system, the MV Series
will get the job done with both safety and precision by offering
customers nearly 200 factory available body integration and driver
efficiency features, plus the ability to customize infinitely more
vehicle functions.
"Our Diamond Logic electrical system is known for its ability to
provide control and communication between trucks and body
equipment," said Sass. "We were a pioneer in custom programmable
chassis electronics and multiplexing and we continue to partner
with end users and body builders to further increase productivity
and make it easy to integrate with our system."
Like all International models, the MV Series can be managed
digitally through the OnCommand® Connection
platform, which features the company's leading-edge Advanced Remote
Diagnostics system designed to enhance fleet efficiency, as well as
Over-The-Air (OTA) programming through the nine-pin
OnCommand® LINK device, enabling drivers or fleet
managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate authorized
engine programming at the customer's facility over a safe, secure
Wi-Fi Connection. OnCommand Connection telematics, including
telematics hardware and monthly data packages, are also available
through International Truck dealers or through
OnCommandconnection.com.
Fit to be Upfitted
"As a result of customer and Truck
Equipment Manufacturer feedback during the design process, we have
designed the MV Series to seamlessly integrate with any body
solution," Sass said. "This truck can be easily configurable for
any application."
The MV Series was engineered to make it easier to maintain and
get back on the road fast. When service is needed, customers can
count on one of more than 700 International dealers with expert
technicians and an extensive parts inventory throughout North
America.
The MV Series is available in a variety of specifications:
Regular Cab, Extended Cab, and Crew Cab. It is available with the
choice of either the Cummins® B6.7 or L9 engine, both of
which have been engineered for reliability and durability in order
to deliver lower costs of ownership with maximum uptime. The
standard transmission on the MV Series is the Allison 1000 HS
automatic, with Allison FuelSense 2.0, with DynActive™ Shifting as
an available option that features a patented torque converter to
provide infinitely variable shift points based on vehicle
configuration operating conditions.
The company is taking orders today and market availability
is spring 2018. For more information
visit https://www.internationaltrucks.com/trucks/MV-Series.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation
(NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates
produce International® brand commercial and military
trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand
school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and
diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at
www.Navistar.com.
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