- The Basalt rivals the likes of the Tata Curvv
- Offered with two engine and transmission options
Citroen India has announced the prices of the Basalt, starting at Rs. 7.99 lakh (Introductory ex-showroom).Bookings for the coupe SUV have opened with the amount set at Rs 11,001 and this price is valid for all bookings till 31 October.
Powering the 2024 Basalt is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, petrol engine in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. The former produces 80bhp and 115Nm, while the turbo version generates 109bhp and 190Nm (205Nm for AT). The NA petrol gets a five-speed manual while the turbo gets a six-speed MT or a six-speed AT. We have detailed the mileage of the car, and you can read about it on our website.
On the outside, the new Citroen Basalt boasts projector headlamps and LED DRLs, twin slat grille, silver skid plates, circular fog lights, blacked-out ORVMs and B-pillars, and flap-type door handles. Further, it gets dual-tone alloy wheels, sloping roofline, wraparound taillights, shark-fin antenna, and an optional contrast-coloured roof.
Inside, the Basalt coupe SUV receives a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument console, automatic climate control, three-step adjustable thigh support for the second row, three-spoke steering wheel, rear AC vents, six airbags, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. These are all features that will now also be available on the C3 Aircross and also in some versions of the C3 hatchback.
We were right on the money when we told you about Citroen’s killer pricing strategy yesterday. It’s indicative of plan by the French automaker to sell the car with two major USPs. The first is of course a unique body-style while the second is that this is a big car for sub-4 metre money. The latter means it is going up against the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV3XO, Maruti Brezza, Maruti Fronx, Toyota Taisor, Nissan Magnite and the Renault Kiger. You can also look at sub-4 sedans like the Amaze, Dzire and Aura and even the Renault Triber.
