Citroen Basalt

What is the latest update on Citroen Basalt?

The Citroen Basalt has been crash tested by Bharat NCAP and has secured an impressive four stars for both Adult and Child Occupant protection. It’s the first Citroen car to be tested by Bharat NCAP. Citroen has revealed the full price range of the newly launched Basalt in India, ranging from Rs 7.99 lakhs to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for a token amount of Rs 11,001, and these prices will only be applicable for deliveries until 31 October. The Basalt marks the fifth offering of the French automaker as well as the third model in their C-Cubed Program following the C3 and C3 Aircross. It features a coupe built with a sloping roofline, high ground clearance, LED DRLs and rugged design elements besides a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine.

How much will the Basalt cost me?

Prices for the Citroen Basalt’s start at Rs 7.99 lakhs and go up to 13.62 lakhs for the top variant (ex-showroom).

What kind of features does the Basalt offer?

The Basalt comes with all the features you would expect at this price-point. Key features include 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display and automatic climate control, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless phone charger, power windows, push button start, and steering mounted audio controls. In fact the Basalt goes ahead of the C3 and C3 Aircross by offering an adjustable base of the rear seats by 87 mm, for better underthigh support.

What engines and transmissions does the Basalt offer?

• 110 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. Transmission- six-speed manual and optional six-speed torque converter.
  

• 82 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine: Transmission- 5-speed manual
  

What Mileage can I Expect From The Basalt ?

You can expect a mileage of 18 kmpl with the 1.2-litre NA engine. As for the turbo engine, it gives 19.5 kmpl with the manual and 18.7 kmpl with the automatic transmission. These are claimed figures, and the real-life numbers are likely to vary.

Does The Basalt Offer Enough Safety Features?

When it comes to safety, the Basalt features 6 airbags as standard, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera, and rear parking sensors.

What Colours Is The Basalt Available In?

The Basalt has 5 monotone and 2 dual tone colours for buyers to choose from. The monotone palette includes: Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, and the dual tone option includes Garnet Red, Polar White with Perla Nera Black roof and Garnet Red with Perla Nera Black roof.

Is The Basalt Worth Buying?

If you’re looking for a unique SUV coupe to stand out, then the Basalt can be an option for you to consider. The Tata Curvv, Hyundai Creta and Grand Vitara are also good SUVs at this budget but if you prefer the Citroen brand, you can go with the Basalt.

What Options Can I Consider Besides The Basalt?

The Basalt will take on the Tata Curvv as a strong contender in the SUV segment. Similar SUVs that compete in this segment include the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.

The Basalt is a SUV-coupe from the French brand, Citroen. It sports unique SUV-coupe body styling with a sloping roofline, while the interior is similar to the C3 and C3 Aircross, but with more features. The Basalt will slot in the popular compact SUV segment in the Indian market, going up against cars like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.