Citroen India has announced the prices for its new Basalt Coupe SUV. The ex-showroom prices range from ₹7.99 lakh to ₹13.62 lakh. Deliveries are set to begin in the first week of September.
Currently, the Basalt is the most affordable coupe SUV in India and will directly compete with the Tata Curve, though the Tata Curve’s prices are not yet available.
Ex-Showroom Prices for Citroen Basalt
1.2 NA YOU: ₹7,99,000
1.2 POSITIVE: ₹9,99,000
1.2 TURBO PLUS: ₹11,49,000
1.2 TURBO AT PLUS: ₹12,79,000
1.2 TURBO MAX: ₹12,28,000
1.2 TURBO AT MAX: ₹13,62,000
For the Max variant, a dual-tone option is available for an additional ₹21,000.
Citroen Basalt Features and Specifications
Design and Exterior
The Basalt features a design similar to the Citroen C3 Aircross, sharing many styling elements such as DRLs, headlamp clusters, and front air intakes.
The coupe roofline slopes from the B-pillar to a high deck lid with an inbuilt spoiler lip. It is equipped with 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Interior and Technology
The interior layout mirrors that of the C3 Aircross, including the dashboard design and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen.
Unlike the Aircross, the Basalt comes with a 7.0-inch fully digital instrument display.
It also offers adjustable under-thigh support for the rear seats, a 15-watt wireless phone charger, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and connected car technology.
Powertrain Options: The Basalt offers two petrol engine choices:
1) A 1.2-liter naturally aspirated engine with 81 bhp and 115 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
2) A 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine with 108 bhp and 195 Nm of torque, available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Color Options: The Basalt will be available in five single-tone colors: Polar White, Steel Gray, Platinum Gray, Garnet Red, and Cosmo Blue. White and red color roofs will also be offered.
Competition: In India, the Citroen Basalt will compete with models such as the Tata Curve, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Creta.
