Citroen Basalt: Here’s What You Get With Each Variant

The Citroen Basalt has been launched on our shores from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the French carmaker’s first SUV-coupe in India and it’s all set to take on the budget-friendly variants of popular compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Bookings are open for the SUV-coupe, which is available in three different variants: You, Plus and Max. In this article, we take you through what each of these variants come packing with: 

You (NA)

Engine Options: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a 5-speed MT

Here’s what you’ll get if you opt for the base variant: 

• 16-inch steel wheels (without cover)

• Halogen headlamps

• 6 Airbags

• Turn Indicator on fender 

• Rear parking sensors

• Front power windows 

• Front 12V socket

• ABS and electronic stability program (ESP) 

• Fabric Seats

• ISOFIX child seats 

Plus (NA)

Engine Options: 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a 5-speed MT 

Here is a look at what the Plus variant gets over the base variant: 

• LED DRLs

• Gloss black grille and ORVMs

• Indicator on the ORVMs

• Steel wheel covers

• 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system 

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay

• Dual-tone dashboard

• Steering-mounted audio controls

• 4 speakers

• Auto ORVMs

• 7-inch digital driver’s display

• Front USB charging port

• Manual  IRVM

• All four power windows 

• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

• Height adjustable driver seat

Plus (Turbo)

Engine Options: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT torque converter

Here’s what the turbo Plus variant gets in addition to the NA petrol-equipped Plus variant:

• LED projector headlamps 

• Fog lamps

• Front and rear skid plates

• Sliding armrest

• Rear USB charging ports - 2

• Automatic climate control

• Rear AC vents

• Rear reading lamp

• Rear defogger

Max (Turbo)

Engine Options: 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with 6-speed MT/ 6-speed AT torque converter

Here’s what the top-spec trim of the Basalt packs over the previous variants:

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Shark fin antenna 

• Leather wrapped steering wheel

• Seats- Leather and Fabric 

• Rear headrests with additional support

• Rear seat tilt cushion for underthigh support (AT only)

• Chrome bezel gear knob (AT only)

• Boot light

• Rear view camera

• 6 speakers

Price And Rivals

The Citroen Basalt retails from Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and while the prices for the top-spec variants are not yet announced officially, the configurator did reveal that the top-end Max turbo-petrol automatic variant was priced at Rs 13.57 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with lower to mid-spec variants of compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. It will also take on the upcoming ICE-Tata Curvv, which is set to be launched on September 3, 2024.