The International S13 Powertrain: 2027-Ready LT Test Drive & Ultimate Guide

Sign up for our newsletter https://bit.ly/ccjsubscribe for more test drives and powertrain overviews. In this video, we take a deep dive into the International LT and test drive its 2027-ready S13 integrated powertrain. CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon takes the International LT on a 100-plus-mile round trip from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham, Alabama, to see how the integrated powertrain performs on the highway. With strict EPA low-NOx emissions regulations taking effect in the U.S. and Canada on January 1, 2027, International designed the S13 powertrain to offer a less disruptive path forward. By eliminating the EGR cooler and using a dual-stage aftertreatment system paired with a T14 14-speed automated manual transmission, the truck delivers peak torque at just 900 RPM for an exceptionally quiet and efficient ride. We also tour the 73-inch high-rise sleeper cab, examine the new 5G-equipped My International fleet telematics portal, and get a complete engineering breakdown of why this powertrain doubles the industry norm for DPF life. Contents of this video 00:00 Intro to the International LT and S13 Integrated Powertrain 00:51 Interior Features: LCD Display, My International & More 03:20 73-Inch High-Rise Sleeper Cab Tour 06:05 Test Driving the International LT 12:19 Inside the 2027-Ready S13 Hardware 12:42 S13 13-liter Displacement Engine 17:26 Dual-Stage Aftertreatment System 21:22 The T14 Transmission: 14 Speeds & 8 Reverse Speeds Explained 26:27 Test Drive Wrap-Up: Is the LT the Smartest Truck on the Road? Read more at: https://www.ccjdigital.com Watch our video about My International, an integrated digital platform designed for fleets.    • International Trucks Launches Integrated D...