Citroen Basalt: Here’s What You Get With Each Variant
- by Yashein Kewalramani
- Aug 14, 2024
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The Citroen Basalt has been launched from Rs 7.99 lakh, and is available in three different variants to choose from
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:
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16-inch steel wheels (without cover)
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Halogen headlamps
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6 Airbags
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Turn Indicator on fender
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Rear parking sensors
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Front power windows
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Front 12V socket
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ABS and electronic stability program (ESP)
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Fabric Seats
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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:
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LED DRLs
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Gloss black grille and ORVMs
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Indicator on the ORVMs
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Steel wheel covers
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10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system
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Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
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Dual-tone dashboard
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Steering-mounted audio controls
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4 speakers
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Auto ORVMs
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7-inch digital driver’s display
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Front USB charging port
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Manual IRVM
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All four power windows
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Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
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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:
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LED projector headlamps
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Fog lamps
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Front and rear skid plates
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Sliding armrest
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Rear USB charging ports - 2
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Automatic climate control
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Rear AC vents
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Rear reading lamp
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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:
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16-inch alloy wheels
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Shark fin antenna
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Leather wrapped steering wheel
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Seats- Leather and Fabric
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Rear headrests with additional support
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Rear seat tilt cushion for underthigh support (AT only)
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Chrome bezel gear knob (AT only)
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Boot light
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Rear view camera
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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.