The Citroen Basalt has been launched in India at an introductory price of ₹7.99 lakh

The Citroen Basalt can be booked for a booking amount of ₹11,001 and deliveries will begin from September, 2024
The Citroen Basalt's introductory price of ₹7.99 lakh will only be valid on cars sold till October 31, 2024
The Citroen Basalt's introductory price of ₹7.99 lakh will only be valid on cars sold till October 31, 2024Avdhoot A Kolhe for evo India
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The Citroen Basalt has been launched in India at an introductory price of ₹7.99 lakh (valid on deliveries till October 31, 2024). It is based on the same CMP platform as the C3 and the C3 Aircross, and gets similar styling elements as well but gets a completely different silhouette. Customers can now book the Basalt for a booking amount of ₹11,001 and deliveries are set to begin in September, 2024.

Citroen Basalt design

The Citroen Basalt gets a 180mm ground clearance and 2651mm wheelbase
The Citroen Basalt gets a 180mm ground clearance and 2651mm wheelbaseAvdhoot A Kolhe for evo India

The Citroen Basalt gets styling elements similar to the other Citroen SUVs on sale in India such as the C3 and the C3 Aircross. You get the double chevron logo up front, X-split LED DRLs, 16-inch wheels with squared off wheel arches and the signature LED tail lamp design of Citroen. It gets 180mm of ground clearance and a 2651mm wheelbase.

Citroen Basalt interior

The Citroen Basalt’s cabin gets a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 7-inch instrument cluster with customisable modes. The rear seat passengers get a winged headrest for neck support and an adjustable thigh support. Other features include – automatic climate control, rear AC vents and a wireless charger. In terms of boot space, the Basalt has 470-litres of boot capacity. 6 airbags, Hill Hold Control, ESP, TPMS and keyless engine start is available as standard across the range. 

Citroen Basalt engine

The more powerful 1.2-litre turbo mill can be mated to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox
The more powerful 1.2-litre turbo mill can be mated to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearboxAvdhoot A Kolhe for evo India

The Citroen Basalt gets two engine options – a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that pushes out 108bhp and 190Nm, and a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that pushes out 81bhp and 115Nm. You get three gearbox options – torque converter automatic, 5-speed manual or a 6-speed manual. The less powerful 1.2-litre NA engine can only be optioned with the 5-speed manual gearbox. In terms of performance, 0-100kmph comes up in a claimed 9.95 seconds for the 1.2-litre turbo mill.

Citroen Basalt price and rivals

The Citroen Basalt does not have a direct rival in the segment because of the SUV Coupe design
The Citroen Basalt does not have a direct rival in the segment because of the SUV Coupe designAvdhoot A Kolhe for evo India

The Citroen Basalt’s prices start from ₹7.99 lakh. This is an introductory price and will only be applicable to cars that get delivered before October 31, 2024. The pricing for all the variants has not been disclosed yet. The Basalt does not have a direct rival but the closest in terms of design to the Basalt is the Tata Curvv. While the prices for the Tata Curvv’s ICE models have not been revealed yet, the Tata Curvv EV is priced at ₹17.49 lakh.

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