KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- In Volcano Red paint, the Basalt was seen on the streets of Mumbai
- The launch is expected to happen in early August
- It will most likely feature the same engine as the Citroen C3 Aircross
Yesterday, on 23 July 2024, the Citroen Basalt teaser was released on Youtube, and just a few hours later, it was seen on the roads of Mumbai without camouflage. This time, a true picture of the Basalt emerged, and it appeared elegant in Volcano Red paint, which is also available on the Citroen C5 Aircross. Lets take a deep dive into the details. Before that, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp Channel to never miss out on auto updates.
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Citroen Basalt Exterior Updates?
The undisguised Basalt was wearing a new set of alloy wheels, which did not appear to be diamond-cut or machined finish but rather simple 16-inch alloys. Additionally, the A and B pillars were black, along with a small design element on the C pillar. The extended wheel arches in black give it a rugged look and enhance the Coupe SUV shape. To add more, The rear tailights were similar to the one shown in the teaser.
The video was quite short, but it gave a glimpse of a shark fin antenna and a rear bumper with a silver skid plate. In my opinion, the Citroen Basalt appears quite small, more in the segment of the Maruti Dzire and Honda Amaze. I can't imagine it being compared to the Tata Curvv, which is a larger coupe SUV.
Teaser Reveal
If we talk about the teaser, it gave a glimpse of the interior, which is identical to that of the C3 Aircross. However, the French automaker has added automatic climate control in this model, a feature they do not offer in C3.
Also, this car is most likely to get the same 3-cylinder PureTech 110 petrol engine, with 110 PS and 190 Nm of torque with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and 110 PS and 205 Nm of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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Verdict
Every day, something new emerges about the Citroen Basalt, and the automaker is gearing up and placing all its hopes on this vehicle, which could potentially boost its market presence. After all, the company has not gained much traction here, and this will be their fifth product. Lets see how well it performs.
