Citroen Basalt starting at Rs 7.99 Lakh. Discover on road price, features, and reviews for this bold and stylish SUV designed for premium comfort and performance.

The Citroën Basalt combines modern design with innovative technology, offering a range of features aimed at enhancing comfort and safety. Its spacious interior provides ample legroom and premium materials, making every drive enjoyable. Equipped with advanced connectivity options and driver assistance systems, it ensures a smooth and secure ride. The vehicle’s efficient performance and environmentally friendly options contribute to a sustainable driving experience. For those seeking reliability and style, the Citroën Basalt is an excellent choice.

Citroen Basalt: Success or failure? How the French SUV performed in first 6 months

IntroductionWith the launch of the Citroen Basalt, the Stellantis-owned brand opens the Indian automobile market’s doors to the coupe-SUV segment. While this class of SUVs already existed in the global market, it did so exclusively for the luxury brands. The Basalt will be the country’s first mass market ICE coupe-SUV, and upon its release, it is set to rival the upcoming ICE-powered Tata Curvv. It is the third entry from the company’s C-Cubed program, which is aimed at India and South America, and it shares its underpinnings with those of the C3 and C3 Aircross. Citroen Basalt Price: When was Citroen Basalt launched? The Citroen Basalt was launched on August 9, 2024. The coupe-SUV was first unveiled as a concept earlier this year in March as the Citroen Basalt Vision.&nbsp; How many variants of the Citroen Basalt are available? What features are available in the Citroen Basalt?The Citroen Basalt comes with a multi-function steering wheel and a seven-inch fully-digital instrument cluster. The layered dashboard receives the 10.25-inch floating instrument display that has been carried over from the C3 Aircross, and this allows for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The cabin receives a new HVAC control panel over the Aircross and gets automatic climate control with rear AC vents. The second row of the coupe-SUV further receives adjustable thigh support, a segment-first feature.&nbsp; What are the engine, performance, and specifications of Citroen Basalt? The Citroen Basalt is available with two different petrol powertrain options, with one being naturally aspirated and the other being turbocharged. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit makes 82 bhp peak power and 115 Nm of maximum torque. This unit is mated exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine is available with the choice between two different gearbox units – a six-speed manual and a six-speed torque converter automatic. This unit makes 110 bhp of power alongside 190 Nm of torque with the manual gearbox or 210 Nm of torque with the automatic variant. What is the Citroen Basalt mileage? Citroen claims that the naturally aspirated variant will make 18 kmpl. The company further claims that the turbocharged variant makes 19.5 kmpl with the manual gearbox and 18.7 kmpl with the automatic. The Basalt is slated to receive a What is the ground clearance and boot space of Citroen Basalt?The Citroen Basalt is expected to get a ground clearance of 180 mm and the company claims that the available boot space will amount to 470 litres. What is the seating capacity of Citroen Basalt? The Citroen Basalt is a five-seater coupe-SUV. What is the safety rating of Citroen Basalt? While the Citroen Basalt has not yet been graded by any NCAP authority, it is expected to receive six airbags as standard, ESC, a rear parking camera with parking sensors, hill hold assist, and TPMs. What cars does the Citroen Basalt rival in its segment? The Citroen Basalt is the first ICE-powered coupe-SUV in the mass market. While its only direct competitor is the Tata Curvv, it will also be pitted against mid-size SUVs such as the <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/hyundai/creta">Hyundai Creta</a> and the <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/kia/seltos">Kia Seltos</a>.

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The Basalt is the smartest-looking SUV from Citroen in India. In fact, smartest looking any body type offered by the French here. While it does share underpinnings with the <a class="autobacklink-topic" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/citroen/c3-aircross" data-name="C3 Aircross">C3 Aircross</a> and this means that there are several elements borrowed from the model, the coupe profile itself adds a whole lot of flair to how this SUV looks.

<h2>Watch: First drive review of the Citroen Basalt Coupe SUV</h2>

The Citroen Basalt has a rather aggressive face and while the bonnet and the double Chevron logo layout has been carried forward from the C3 Aircross, the chunky bumper adds a lot of character to how the SUV appears from the front. Add to it that <a class="autobacklink-topic" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/citroen/basalt" data-name="Basalt">Basalt</a> gets sleek set of LED DRLs as well as LED projector headlights and it makes for a right swipe on the Tinder for cars. The grille layout is once again familiar for someone closely stalking <a class="autobacklink-topic" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/citroen" data-name="Citroen">Citroen</a> cars but on this model in particular, the finish is gloss black shade works well. The fog lights, however, are halogen bulbs and look out of place when the entire lighting system is turned on.

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The rear of Citroen Basalt has been kept deliberately simple and it too goes well with the swooping roofline. The boot lip protrusion, in fact, is the only dash of extravagance here. The Citroen and Basalt lettering find prominent places here and so does the Citroen logo. The rear bumper, much like the front, is chunky and adds to the muscular appeal from the back. The 3D treatment on the taillights look good too but cost cutting becomes evident again because of the halogen lights.

But the best angle to admire the Basalt has to be from the side. That sweptback roofline, those squared-off wheel arches, the alloy design and the large windows all come together to paint a confident canvas. But could the 16-inch wheels have been larger still for a more profound visual presence? Likely so.

The Citroen Basalt cabin greets occupants with a light-coloured theme on all seats with a dashboard that is in a contrasting dark shade. While it may be difficult to maintain - and we found it just how much because of the incessant Goa rains where we were at, it does lend a bit of a premium appeal to the interiors. But on the flipside, hard plastics are used almost everywhere inside.

The cabin of the Basalt is fairly spacious with generous space for two passengers at the back. Despite the tapering roofline, even tall passengers won't have to cower and leg space and kneeroom are fairly good. A unique highlight here is a fold-up function on either end of the rear seats which lift up the thigh angle for additional comfort.

There are also two plush - and contoured - headrests which elevate the experience inside and a foldout armrest with cupholders. In fact, if not for the center console jutting back significantly into the floorspace in the middle, the rear section of the Basalt would have scored full marks. But the passenger in the middle will have to make significant adjustments for a comfortable position and still not be nearly as comfortable as the fellow occupants on either side.

On the feature front, the Basalt is a definite step up from all Citroen models launched in the past even if it isn't pampering owners. A 10.25-inch infotainment screen is bright enough under direct sunlight and is simple enough to use while supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The seven-inch all-digital driver display, in comparison, appears toy-like and has been carried forward from existing Citroen models.

There is also automatic climate control with toggle switches located on the central panel. And there is a wireless charging pad and an additional storage space for a second phone. The center console is fairly well appointed with cupholders and there are additional storage spaces under the adjustable armrests and on all four doors. Speaking of space, there is a generously big cargo area - at 470 litres - which is bigger than what the likes of <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/hyundai" data-name="Hyundai" target="_blank" class="autobacklink-topic">Hyundai</a> <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/hyundai/creta" data-name="Creta" target="_blank" class="autobacklink-topic">Creta</a> or <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/marutisuzuki" data-name="Maruti Suzuki" target="_blank" class="autobacklink-topic">Maruti Suzuki</a> <a href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/marutisuzuki/grandvitara" data-name="Grand Vitara" target="_blank" class="autobacklink-topic">Grand Vitara</a> offer. But surprisingly, there is no 60:40 rear-seat folding option and no switch for powered tailgate operation. In fact, even the grab handle to shut the boot is located on the inside section which makes a simple task needlessly arduous.

Among some notable features that are missing are sunroofs, air-purification system, ventilated seats, powered front seats and cooled glovebox. We are only highlighting these because rivals that Basalt wants to assault offers these, and more.

The Citroen Basalt comes fairly well equipped with safety features and the list includes six airbags as standard, ESP, Hill-Hold, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System, rear-view camera and rear-view sensors. Expecting ADAS or assisted driving in any form at the price point at which Basalt competes in would be asking for a bit much and therefore gets omitted on expected lines.

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Now the Citroen Basalt comes with two engine options and a choice between two manual sticks and an automatic gearbox. The most affordable of these is the Basalt with the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated motor that is paired with a five-speed manual gearbox. But our test unit boasted of the 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor which, while also paired with a six-speed manual, was mated to the auto transmission unit.

The good news is that this turbo motor remains as eager and as enthusiastic as ever and the auto transmission units is a workaholic that is committed to slotting the right numbers through the entire course of aggressive throttle inputs. The response to the pedal pushes is impressive and the Basalt does a fairly good job of gaining momentum without much lag or any of the infamous rubber-band effect.

And even when calming down things, this Citroen SUV does remarkably well in ambling along narrow Goa roads, the steering decently weighted to still allow for a comfortable drive. The ride quality for passengers is good with the well-cushioned seats and a balanced suspension combining to enhance the experience of being inside the Basalt.

But where the Basalt loses out significantly is in the amount of outside ambient noise and engine flutter that manages to pour into the cabin. And yes, there is a lot of it when the SUV is being hurled forward. Better control over NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) levels could have gone a long way in upping Basalt's credentials.

The Citroen Basalt is a very promising offering from the French manufacturer and has all the potential to be its best-seller in the country. It looks smart, drives well and is quite well-equipped in terms of safety and convenience features. While deliberately ditching elements that would have added to the cost, Citroen has made a confident move through Basalt, a sign that it may have finally grasped what it takes to compete strong in the Indian car market.

Citroen Basalt SUV is looking at creating inroads into the Indian mid-size SUV space and for a company that is only three years old in the country, may be the most significant offering yet. While Citroen India has dabbled across price brackets - from the C5 Aircross premium SUV the C3 hatchback and more, the French manufacturer has been unable to find a foothold here. Understanding of price dynamics has been a weakness. Bare-ish feature list has been another. But with the Basalt SUV, the company is looking at addressing all its weak points and powering ahead. Does it have the potential to be a hit?

The Citroen Basalt enters the mid-size SUV space that remains extremely lucrative for manufacturers even if it is extremely competitive too. But this particular model hopes to stand out from the crown courtesy its coupe design language on the outside and a better-equipped feature list that has till now been missing from fellow Citroen models. And while there will obviously be a direct contest against the upcoming <a class="autobacklink-topic" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/tata" data-name="Tata">Tata</a> <a class="autobacklink-topic" target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/tata/curvv" data-name="Curvv">Curvv</a> coupe SUV, Basalt is looking at stepping out and hitting big.

Here is the first-drive review of the 2024 Citroen Basalt SUV:</h2>

CITROEN Basalt Colours

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