KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV launched at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Gets a 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine
- Gets features like a 10-inch touchscreen, digital instrument console, automatic climate control, and more
Citroen India has launched its fourth ICE offering the Citroen Basalt at Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom) for the market. The Citroen Basalt is launched in a highly competitive mid-size SUV segment and it boasts a decent set of features and 2 petrol engine options among other things. The deliveries of the Basalt will start from 31 October. Read the details of the newly launched coupe SUV below. Moreover, you can join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on all automotive news.
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Citroen Basalat Design, Interior, & Features
The Basalt Coupe boasts a coupe design and it takes some design inspiration from the C3 Aircross. It is based on the same platform as the C3 Aircross and the front profile is quite similar to the C3 Aircross. At the front, it gets X-shaped LED DRLs and an LED projector headlamp, a clamshell bonnet that offers a muscular look to the SUV. The side profile gets flip door handles, 16-inch alloy wheels, squared-off wheel arches, and a sloping roofline. At the rear, it gets a new LED taillamp with a 3D effect, a raked rear windscreen, and a silver skid plate on the bumper.
The interior is somewhat similar to the C3 Aircross, it gets a similar dashboard layout with a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, and a digital instrument cluster. The Basalt has introduced new features such as automatic climate control, wireless charging, an LED headlamp, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVM, and a sliding front center armrest. The Basalt comes with winged rear headrests and adjustable under-thigh support, the first in the segment.
Citroen Basalt Engine Specifications
The Citroen Basalt is available with two engine options. One is a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine generating 82 PS of power and 115 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated to a 5-spedd manual gearbox. The calimed economy of this engine is 18 kmpl.
The other engine option is a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 110 PS of power and 190 Nm of torque with 6-speed manual transmission and 205 Nm of torque with 6-speed AT gearbox. The claimed economy of this engine with manual transmission is 19.5 kmpl, whereas with AT gearbox it is 18.7 kmpl.
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Verdict
The Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV lack a lot of features which the rivals offers but the brand has made a practical car with good space and practical features on offer. The brand managed to keep the price in check and this will help them in gaining customers. The engine is smaller compared to those in SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and KIA Seltos, which typically come with a 1.5-litre engine. However, the upcoming Tata Curvv coupe will offer a naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engine of a similar size.
