KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV launched at Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Available in 3 variants and 2 engine options
- It gets features like automatic climate control, adjustable under-thigh support, and more
Coupe SUVs are trending in India right now, with the launch of the Tata Curvv EV followed by the launch of the Citroen Basalt. Citroen Basalt is launched in India with a price tag of Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom). The Basalt is launched in 3 variants and 2 engine options. In this article, we'll look at the variant-wise feature list of the new Coupe SUV for the Indian market. Moreover, you can join 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel for the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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Citroen Basalt Engine Options
The Basalt comes with a 1.2-litre Puretech 82 Petrol engine producing 82 PS of power and 115 Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a single 5-speed manual transmission only. Moreover, the rated mileage of this engine is 18 kmpl. The second engine option is the PureTech 110 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine with 110 PS of power and 190 Nm of torque with 6-speed manual transmission. This engine produces 205 Nm of torque with a 6-speed torque converter AT gearbox. The rated mileage of this engine is 19.5 kmpl with manual transmission and 18.7 kmpl with AT gearbox.
Citroen Basalt Variants
You - Rs 7.99 Lakh
The You is the base variant of the Basalt lineup and it comes with a single 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Below are the features it gets
| Body-colored bumper | Rubic/Nimbus fabric upholstery | ABS with EBD | Reverse parking sensors |
| Chrome Chevron logo | Front power windows | ESP | Seat belt reminder |
| Manual climate control | One touch auto down front windows | Hill Hold | |
| Chrome parking lever tip | 12V Power socket at the front | 3 point seat belt for all seats | |
| Integrated front and rear headrests | 6 Airbags | ISOFIX child sear mount |
Plus - Rs 9.99 Lakh To Rs 12.79 Lakh
The Plus is the second variant of the Basalt lineup and costs Rs 2 lakh more than the base variant. This variant can be bought with a 1.2-litre NA petrol or a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine. The turbo-petrol engine comes with both manual and automatic transmission options. The turbo-petrol variants are priced at Rs 11.49 lakh to 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
Features of Plus Variant Over You
| High gloss black grille | LED DRLs | Printed roofline (Turbo Only) | 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment | All 4 power windows |
| Body-colored door handles | LED projector headlamp (Turbo Only) | Satin chrome interior door handles | Adjustable front and rear headrests | Automatic climate control (Turbo Only) |
| Full wheel covers | Front fog lamps (Turbo Only) | Glossy black accents on AC vents, steering control | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Electrically Adjustable ORVM with auto fold |
| Wheel arch cladding | Front & rear skid plates (Turbo Only) | Fabric front and rear door armrests | 4 Speakers | Day/night IRVM |
| Turn indicators on ORVM | Dual-tone black & grey dashboard | Urban grey upholstery | Steering mounted controls | Rear AC vent (Turbo only) |
| Front & Rear USB charger | 7-inch coloured instrument console | TPMS | Idle start/stop (Turbo only) | Rear defogger (Turbo only) |
Max - Rs 12.28 Lakh To Rs 13.62 Lakh
The Max is the top-of-the-line variant of the Basalt lineup and it gets all the bells and whistles. This variant costs Rs 2.38 lakh more than the starting price of the Plus variant. The Max variant can be bought with a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine only with a manual and automatic transmission.
Features of Max Variant Over Plus
| 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels | Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Wireless charger |
| Shark fin antenna | Leather front and rear door armrests | Rear seat smart tilt cushion |
| Body side moulding & chrome inserts | Leatherette seat upholstery | Winged rear seat headrest |
| Dual-tone roof (optional) | 4+2 Speaker & tweeter system | Boot lamp |
| Front grille embellisher | My Citroen Connect with 40 features | Rear view camera |
Variant Recommendation
The Citroen Basalt Plus variant seems to be a good value-for-money variant. It is available with the option of both NA petrol and a turbo petrol engine. Moreover, it gets most of the features that a customer needs. Starting at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant offers a good value over the base variant but if you are someone who doesn't want to miss out on any features, you can look for the top-spec Max variant.
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Verdict
Citroen India has priced the Basalt Coupe SUV pretty well in the highly cluttered mid-size SUV segment. The brand has also kept the variant lineup small so that the customers don't get confused. I belive that the Citroen Basalt has the ability to be a good rival of the mid-size SUVs in the Indian market, but it misses on some features which the rivals offer.
