With the commencement of the new year, Citroen India has announced a price hike of up to Rs 28,000 for the Basalt coupe SUV. Here’s a look at the model-wise revised price list: –
| Citroen Basalt Variants | New Price | Price Hike |
|---|---|---|
| You | ₹8.25 lakh | ₹26,000 |
| Plus | ₹9.99 lakh | – |
| Plus (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹11.77 lakh | ₹28,000 |
| Plus AT (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹13.07 lakh | ₹28,000 |
| Max (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹12.49 lakh | ₹21,000 |
| Max Dual-Tone (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹12.7 lakh | ₹21,000 |
| Max AT (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹13.79 lakh | ₹17,000 |
| Max AT Dual-Tone (Turbo-Petrol) | ₹14 lakh | ₹17,000 |
- The turbocharged Plus variant is the most affected by the price hike, while the prices of the naturally aspirated Plus variant remain unchanged.
- With this price hike, the Citroen Basalt now costs between Rs 8.25 lakh and Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Powering the Citroen Basalt is either a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol or a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. Here’s a look at their specifications and mileage figures: –
| Engine | 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol | 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol | |
| Gearbox Options | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed torque converter automatic |
| Max Power | 82PS | 110PS | 110PS |
| Peak Torque | 115Nm | 190Nm | 205Nm |
| Fuel efficiency (Mileage) | 18 km/l | 19.5 km/l | 18.7 km/l |
Regarding features, the Citroen Basalt comes loaded with amenities like LED headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, a wireless smartphone charger, adjustable under-thigh support for rear seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, digital instrument cluster, steering-mounted controls, six airbags, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring system, and rear parking sensors with camera.
In the mid-size SUV segment, the Citroen Basalt can be seen as an affordable alternative to the Tata Curvv, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, and Volkswagen Taigun.
