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International's Extreme Truck or XT line is made up of three variants, built on the same chassis.
The 'International CXT' (Commercial Extreme Truck) is a very large pickup truck. Introduced in September of 2004, the CXT is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a 9 ft (2.7 m) tall cab. It is the largest production pickup truck on the market, larger even than the Hummer H1.
The CXT is equipped with the DT 466 Diesel engine and is capable of towing up to 20 tons while its air-ride cab and individual bucket seats offer a smooth ride for the driver and 4 adult passengers. The CXT's interior includes luxury options such as leather, DVD, and satellite radio. Air brakes, an Allison automatic transmission, and 4 wheel drive are included as well. The CXT is priced at $115,000.
The CXT is built at the company's assembly plant in Garland, TX.
The RXT (Recreational Extreme Truck) is another variant, introduced at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. It is targeted at equestrian and boat owners. It is priced at $76,000.
The International MXT (Military Extreme Truck) debuted as a concept vehicle at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show alongside the RXT. In 2006, a pre-production prototype was shown, followed in 2007 by the production version, along with a special edition MXT Limited.[1] The cab is lowered "to street level", according to reviewers, and the truck is fitted with International's 300 hp (224 kW) VT 365 Diesel V8 and the Allison 2000 transmission. The MXT is also the least-expensive of the XT family at $69,500 to $85,000. The MXT-MV is a derivative of the MXT, sold exclusively for military purposes.
Because of its high price and low production run (sales are in the range of 500 to 1000 per year) the XT line is typically only purchased by the wealthy and notable owners include Ashton Kutcher, and basketball star Jalen Rose, while Nick Lachey and Jay Leno are said to have taken test drives.[2][3] International expects business owners to account for most sales.[4]
Due to its low fuel economy (a reported 7-10 miles per gallon, despite the efficiency of its diesel engine) and the possibility of the vehicles encouraging overconsumption, the CXT has been criticised as environmentally irresponsible. As Daniel Becker, director of the Sierra Club's global warming and energy program noted: "Shame on International for making this thing...This is a monster truck that only a Hummer could love, and it shows that without government leadership, the auto industry will lead us to more irresponsible, gas-guzzling vehicles."[5]
1. GizMag Feb 2007: International debuts Special Edition MXT Mega Image Pickup
2. CNNMoney Feb 2005: Monster pickup's kid brother
3. AutoBlog Jan 2005: Ashton Kutcher and other celebs opt for massive CXT pick-up
4. Cars.com 2005 Auto Shows Report: 2006 International RXT
5. New York Times Jan 2005: New Way for Stars to Keep Truckin'
★ International Trucks Website - MXT
★ Washington Post February 13, 2005: Taking the Humble Pickup Truck to the Extreme
★ Boston Globe May 1, 2005: BIG At about twice a Hummer's weight, the Xtreme is just plain
International's Extreme Truck or XT line is made up of three variants, built on the same chassis.
| Contents |
| Variants |
| CXT |
| RXT |
| MXT |
| Celebrity Ownership |
| Criticisms |
| Notes |
| External links |
Variants
CXT
The 'International CXT' (Commercial Extreme Truck) is a very large pickup truck. Introduced in September of 2004, the CXT is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a 9 ft (2.7 m) tall cab. It is the largest production pickup truck on the market, larger even than the Hummer H1.
The CXT is equipped with the DT 466 Diesel engine and is capable of towing up to 20 tons while its air-ride cab and individual bucket seats offer a smooth ride for the driver and 4 adult passengers. The CXT's interior includes luxury options such as leather, DVD, and satellite radio. Air brakes, an Allison automatic transmission, and 4 wheel drive are included as well. The CXT is priced at $115,000.
The CXT is built at the company's assembly plant in Garland, TX.
RXT
The RXT (Recreational Extreme Truck) is another variant, introduced at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show. It is targeted at equestrian and boat owners. It is priced at $76,000.
MXT
The International MXT (Military Extreme Truck) debuted as a concept vehicle at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show alongside the RXT. In 2006, a pre-production prototype was shown, followed in 2007 by the production version, along with a special edition MXT Limited.[1] The cab is lowered "to street level", according to reviewers, and the truck is fitted with International's 300 hp (224 kW) VT 365 Diesel V8 and the Allison 2000 transmission. The MXT is also the least-expensive of the XT family at $69,500 to $85,000. The MXT-MV is a derivative of the MXT, sold exclusively for military purposes.
Celebrity Ownership
Because of its high price and low production run (sales are in the range of 500 to 1000 per year) the XT line is typically only purchased by the wealthy and notable owners include Ashton Kutcher, and basketball star Jalen Rose, while Nick Lachey and Jay Leno are said to have taken test drives.[2][3] International expects business owners to account for most sales.[4]
Criticisms
Due to its low fuel economy (a reported 7-10 miles per gallon, despite the efficiency of its diesel engine) and the possibility of the vehicles encouraging overconsumption, the CXT has been criticised as environmentally irresponsible. As Daniel Becker, director of the Sierra Club's global warming and energy program noted: "Shame on International for making this thing...This is a monster truck that only a Hummer could love, and it shows that without government leadership, the auto industry will lead us to more irresponsible, gas-guzzling vehicles."[5]
Notes
1. GizMag Feb 2007: International debuts Special Edition MXT Mega Image Pickup
2. CNNMoney Feb 2005: Monster pickup's kid brother
3. AutoBlog Jan 2005: Ashton Kutcher and other celebs opt for massive CXT pick-up
4. Cars.com 2005 Auto Shows Report: 2006 International RXT
5. New York Times Jan 2005: New Way for Stars to Keep Truckin'
External links
★ International Trucks Website - MXT
★ Washington Post February 13, 2005: Taking the Humble Pickup Truck to the Extreme
★ Boston Globe May 1, 2005: BIG At about twice a Hummer's weight, the Xtreme is just plain
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