Citroen Basalt Review: Surprise Package?
- Aug 9, 2024
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Quick Highlights
Citroen Basalt is available in 5 monotone and 2 dual-tone colours.
The monotone options are: Polar White, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, Steel Grey, and Garnet Red
Dualtone options include: Polar White with a grey roof and Garnet Red with a black roof.
It is offered in three different variants to choose from: You, Plus and Max.
Prices start from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Citroen has introduced the Basalt SUV Coupe on our shores, with prices starting from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The French carmaker has offered the SUV in three different variants and 7 colour options. In this story, we are going to take you through the different hues available with the Basalt:
Polar White: Accentuates the bold looks of the SUV-coupe.
Steel Grey: For a subtle and clean look.
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Platinum Grey: Darker version of steel grey for a stealthier look.
Cosmo Blue: A colour that makes the Basalt stand out, while giving it a premium look.
Garnet Red: A sporty red, which goes well with the SUV-coupe design.
Both Polar White and Garnet Red are available as dual-tone options as well. The white colour is offered with a grey roof, while the red shade is available with a black roof.
The Basalt misses out on certain key features, but still comes with a well-equipped cabin for the price it's offered at. The key features include, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, a wireless phone charger, steering mounted audio controls and connected car tech features.
Its safety kit includes 6 airbags, rear parking camera with sensors, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Sunroof, keyless entry with push button start and ventilated front seats would have rounded off the overall package.
The Basalt is offered with a choice of either a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated or a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine options. Here’s a detailed look at its specifications:
Basalt Engine Specifications |
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Engine |
1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine |
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Power |
82 PS |
110 PS |
110 PS |
Torque |
115 Nm |
190 Nm |
205 Nm |
Transmission |
5-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
6-speed torque converter |
Claimed Fuel efficiency |
18 kmpl |
19.5 kmpl |
18.7 kmpl |
The Citroen Basalt locks horns with the lower-end variants of compact SUVs such as the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It also takes on the Tata Curvv, set to launch on September 02, which is the only other SUV coupe in the segment.
Which colour option did you like the most? Let us know in the comments.
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