India-Specific Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe to Debut Tomorrow, Here's All You Need to Know
The India-bound Citroen Basalt is likely to use the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that propels the C3 and the C3 Aircross. It will directly compete with the upcoming Tata Curvv.
By Sanorita
Citroen India is preparing to reveal the new Basalt Vision SUV Coupe tomorrow, i.e., March 27. While no official announcement has been made, the upcoming car will most likely be a preview of the Citroen C3X, which has been sighted testing on our road multiple times. In the official teaser, the French manufacturer mentions displaying the 'first forms' of the vehicle, hinting that we will just see the exterior at this point. Although it is too early to comment, the brand-new coupe-SUV could hit the Indian market by the end of 2024.
The upcoming Basalt Vision coupe-SUV is expected to use the same CMP platform as the Citroen C3 and the C3 Aircross. It will feature a shark fin antenna, square LED headlamps, and a ducktail spoiler that extends from the boot lid, according to the teaser. Let's dive into the more detailed potential characteristics of this exciting new Citroen vehicle, which is set to debut tomorrow.
Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe: Interior and Features
Although official information regarding the interior is scarce, it is anticipated that the French automaker will load the upcoming model with several features to boost its sales in India. The Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe is anticipated to come with a huge touchscreen entertainment system, a 3-spoke steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, electric ORVMs, automatic climate control, a digital instrument cluster, cooled front seats, and driver seat with electric adjustment.
Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe: Powertrain
The Citroen Basalt is likely to be equipped with the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that powers the Citroen C3 and the C3 Aircross. The motor has a maximum power output of 108bhp and a peak torque of 189Nm, with manual or automatic transmission. Although the firm will not offer a diesel engine, it may introduce an electric version of the car in the future, considering the growing demand for EVs in India.
Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe: Availability and Competitors
The Citroen Basalt Vision SUV Coupe is expected to launch in India by the end of the year, with a starting price of Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon its introduction here, the model will compete directly with the soon-to-be-released Tata Curvv. It will also lock horns with other cars such as the Honda City, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, the Skoda Slavia, and more.
