Citroen Basalt: A Stylish SUV-Coupe with Competitive Pricing
Citroën has finally unveiled the variant-wise pricing for its much-anticipated SUV-coupe, the Basalt. With deliveries set to commence in the first week of September, the French automaker aims to disrupt the Indian compact SUV market with its distinctive design and competitive pricing.
Pricing and Variants
The Citroen Basalt is available in three variants: You, Plus, and Max, each offered with a choice of petrol engines and transmissions.
- You: The base variant comes with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, priced at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
- Plus: This mid-spec variant offers both manual and automatic transmission options for both the 1.2-liter naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines. Prices range from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
- Max: Positioned as the top-of-the-line variant, the Max is available with both petrol engine options and transmission choices. A dual-tone color option with a black roof can be added for an extra Rs 21,000. Prices for the Max variant start at Rs 12.28 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
Design and Features
The Citroen Basalt boasts a bold and distinctive design, characterized by its coupe-like silhouette, V-shaped LED DRLs, and LED projector headlights. The interior is equally impressive, featuring a dual-tone cabin, dual digital displays, and a rear seat with adjustable under-thigh support for enhanced comfort.
Safety is a priority with the Basalt, as it comes equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control, a rear parking camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Powertrain Options
Customers have a choice of two petrol engines:
- 1.2-liter naturally aspirated: This engine produces 82 PS and 115 Nm of torque and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
- 1.2-liter turbocharged: Delivering 110 PS and up to 205 Nm of torque, this engine can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Competition and Positioning
The Citroen Basalt directly competes with the Tata Curvv, offering a stylish and feature-rich alternative. It also challenges established players in the compact SUV segment, including the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq.
FAQs
What is the starting price of the Citroen Basalt?
The starting price of the Citroen Basalt is Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).
What engine options are available in the Citroen Basalt?
The Basalt offers two petrol engine options: a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated and a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine.
When will the deliveries of Citroen Basalt begin?
The deliveries of the Citroen Basalt are expected to commence from the first week of September.
What are the key features of the Citroen Basalt?
The Basalt comes with features like LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, dual-tone cabin, dual digital displays, six airbags, and electronic stability control.
