Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV Deliveries Commence in india, Range Starts at Rs 7.99 Lakh

Within a month of launching the Basalt coupe-SUV, French manufacturer Citroen has officially commenced deliveries for the SUV from the company's Thiruvallur factory in Tamil Nadu. The factory is also home to the C3 Aircross SUV, C3 hatchback, and eC3 EV. The first unit of the Basalt was delivered to a customer in Delhi in the presence of Citroen Brand CEO Theirry Koskas.

Based on the Stellantis Smart Car Platform, the Basalt is Citroen's fourth model for our market under the C-Cubed programme and is positioned above its platform sibling, the C3. The model is available in three variants – You, Plus, and Max – and ranges from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom). With a focus on providing a unique driving experience, the Basalt blends the practicality of an SUV with the sporty silhouette of a coupe. While its front end appears very similar to that of the C3 Aircross, the Basalt is quite different in profile with its sleek alloy wheels and a sloping roofline, extending down to the boot lid and merging with a sizeable tailboard. The rear end features wraparound LED tail lamps, a silver skid plate, and a dual-tone bumper. 

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Citroen Basalt: Size/Dimensions

In terms of size, the Basalt is 4,700mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,650mm tall. It gets a 2,800mm wheelbase and offers a fuel economy figure of up to 15km/l.

Citroen Basalt: Engine, Performance

The Citroen Basalt is offered with two engine options – a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol unit. The former produces 108bhp and 205Nm of peak torque, while the latter makes 81bhp and 115Nm. The naturally aspirated unit is only mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the turbo-petrol engine gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic and a 6-speed manual gearbox. The model also features a fully independent suspension system and comes with 3 ride modes (Eco, Normal, and Sport). 

Citroen Basalt: Features, Safety Kit

The Basalt's list of features includes a 7.0-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), electric folding mirrors, rear AC vents, keyless entry, automatic climate control, a 15W wireless smartphone charger, and push-button start/stop. A major highlight is that the rear bench seat has adjustable thigh support – a segment-first feature. 

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For safety, the vehicle offers six airbags, electronic stability control, a hill hold assist, a rear parking camera, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.