Citroen Basalt Gets 4-Star Crash Test Safety Rating from Bharat NCAP: Watch Video

The Citroen Basalt, launched in August at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), has proven its safety. Sharing its platform with the Aircross, the coupe SUV was crash-tested by the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). It earned a 4-star safety rating for both adult and child occupants. The Citroën Basalt's safety features six airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX mounts, hill hold control, and 3-point seat belts for all seats as standard. It also uses high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to absorb front and side impacts, reducing cabin intrusion and protecting passengers. The NCAP shared the results and a video on its website and YouTube. These tests were done the same month as the Basalt's launch in India.

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Citroen Basalt: BNCAP Crash Test

The Citroen Basalt earned a 4-star rating in NCAP crash tests for both adult and child occupant protection. In Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), it scored 26.19 out of 32. For Child Occupant Protection (COP), it scored 35.90 out of 49. 

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The frontal offset test showed good head and neck protection for adults, while side and pole impact tests also rated "Good." Front collision results ranged from "Marginal" to "Adequate." Overall, the Basalt proves strong in passenger safety.

Citroen Basalt: Specification 

The French carmaker offers two petrol engine options for the Basalt: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine and a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine. The naturally aspirated version produces 81bhp and 115Nm of torque, while the turbocharged option delivers 109bhp and 190Nm of torque (205Nm with the automatic).

Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual for the naturally aspirated engine, and a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic for the turbocharged variant.