Citroen Basalt

Overview & Launch

• Unveiled on August 2, 2024, the production-spec Citroën Basalt hit Indian roads by August 30, 2024, as part of Citroën India’s C‑Cubed programmeDesigned primarily for emerging markets (India, South America), it’s positioned as a direct rival to the Tata Curvv and competitors like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and VW Taigun

 Design & Dimensions

• Shares underpinnings with the C3 Aircross, but with sleeker coupe-SUV styling—sloping roofline, squared wheel arches, and black cladding.

• Dimensions: ~4,352 mm length × 1,765 mm width × 1,593 mm height, with a 2,651 mm wheelbase—the longest in its class. Ground clearance stands at 180 mm

• Boot space is 470 litres, expandable by folding the rear seats .

 Powertrains & Efficiency

• Offered with two petrol engines—82 hp / 115 Nm 1.2‑litre NA (5‑speed manual) and 110 hp / 190 Nm turbocharged unit (6‑speed manual or 6‑speed torque‑converter auto delivering 205 Nm with AT)

• Mileage: ~18 km/l for NA MT; ~19.5 km/l (turbo MT); ~18.7 km/l (turbo AT)

 Variants & Pricing

• India‑trim levels: You, Plus, and Max (with turbo options)

• Launch ex-showroom prices ranged from ₹7.99 Lakh (You NA MT) to ₹13.62 Lakh (Max Turbo AT) depending on variant and gearbox. Dual‑tone Max trims cost ~₹21,000 extra; Dark Edition Max Turbo MT/AT priced at around ₹12.80 Lakh and ₹14.10 Lakh respectively

 Interior & Features

• Cabin borrows heavily from C3 Aircross, featuring a 10.25‑inch touchscreen (wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) and a 7‑inch digital instrument cluster (Plus and above)Turbo variants add automatic climate control, rear AC vents, fog lamps, LED projector headlights, sliding armrest, rear USB ports, and moreMax trim brings 16‑inch alloy wheels, leather‑wrapped steering, rear contoured headrests with under-thigh support, reverse camera, wireless charger, 6 speakers, and connected‑car MyCitroën Connect tech (AT only)

 Safety & Connected Tech

• Comes standard with six airbags, ESP, Hill‑Hold Assist, TPMS, ISOFIX mounts; structure uses high‑strength and ultra‑high‑strength steel

• Bharat NCAP rating: 4 stars for adults and children, consistent across all variants

 Dark Edition (2025)

• Based on the Max variant, available in both MT and AT turbo‑petrol options. Features new Perla Nera Black paint, dark‑chrome grille, badging, exterior accents, and an all-black interior with red stitching in leatherette seats and dashboard