Citroen Basalt You, Plus, Max Variants Explained: What's Different?

Citroen recently launched its fourth model under the C-Cubed programme, the Basalt, marking the company's entry into the coupe-SUV segment. Positioned above its platform sibling, the C3, the Citroen Basalt ranges from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the model are already underway for a token amount of Rs 11,001, while deliveries are scheduled to commence in the first week of September 2024.

The Citroen Basalt gets two engine options – 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol. The former produces 108bhp and 205Nm of peak torque, while the latter makes 81bhp and 115Nm. The naturally aspirated unit is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox only, while the turbo-petrol engine gets a 6-speed torque converter automatic and a 6-speed manual gearbox.

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Citroen Basalt: Variants

The Citroen Basalt is available in three variants – You, Plus, and Max. The You is the entry-level variant of the Basalt and can be had only with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, while the mid-spec Plus comes with three powertrain options: 1.2-litre NA, 1.2-litre turbo-MT, and 1.2-litre turbo-AT. The Max is the top-spec variant in the lineup and is offered only with a turbo-petrol engine.

Citroen Basalt: Variant-wise Features

Following is the variant-wise feature list of the Basalt. 

Citroen Basalt You Petrol-MT

-  Halogen headlamps
-  Turn indicators on the front fender
-  Chrome inserts for the grille
-  Blacked-out A- and B-pillars
-  Side body cladding
-  Body-coloured bumpers
-  16-inch steel wheels
-  Front power windows
-  Fabric upholstery
-  Integrated headrests for both rows
-  Manual air-conditioning
-  12V front power socket
-  Reverse parking sensors
-  3-point seatbelts for all occupants
-  Six airbags
-  ABS with EBD
-  ESP, ISOFIX mounts
-  Hill-start assist

Citroen Basalt Plus Petrol-MT

-  LED daytime running lamps
-  ORVM-mounted turn indicators
-  Body-coloured outside door handles
-  Wheel arch cladding
-  16-inch steel wheels with covers
-  Dual-tone black and grey dashboard
-  Front and rear adjustable headrests
-  Rear seat centre armrest with cupholders
-  10-inch infotainment system
-  Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
-  7-inch digital instrument cluster
-  4-speaker sound system
-  Height-adjustable driver seat
-  Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
-  Electronically adjustable and folding ORVMs
-  All four power windows
-  Central locking
-  TPMS
-  Parcel shelf
-  Front USB port

Citroen Basalt Plus Turbo

-  LED projector headlamps
-  Front fog lamps
-  Front and rear skid plates
-  Front sliding centre armrest
-  Steering-mounted controls
-  Auto climate control
-  Rear USB port
-  Rear AC vents
-  Rear defogger

Citroen Basalt Max Turbo

-  Side body cladding with chrome insert
-  Shark-fin antenna
-  Dual-tone roof (optional)
-  16-inch alloy wheels
-  Leather-wrapped steering wheel
-  Semi-leatherette seat upholstery
-  Four speakers and two tweeters
-  Connected car tech
-  Winged headrests at the rear
-  Rearview camera
-  Rear seat smart tilt cushion (AT Only)
-  Boot lamp
-  Wireless charger

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The Citroen Basalt is offered in the following colour options: Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, Garnet Red, Polar White with Platinum Grey, and Garnet Red with Perla Nerla Black.