Citroen Basalt Variants Explained – You, Plus and Max

The recently launched Basalt marks Citroen’s entry into the coupe SUV segment. Positioned as an affordable alternative to the mid-size SUV like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and the upcoming Tata Curvv, the Citroen Basalt is priced from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in three variant options – You, Plus and Max. Here’s what its each variant has on offer: –

Citroen Basalt You

Powertrain	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 7.99 lakh (manual)

Key Features:-

• Body-coloured bumpers
• Chrome inserts for the grille
• Body side sill cladding
• Blacked-out A- and B-pillars
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Integrated headrests for both rows
• Manual AC with heater
• Front power windows
• 12V front power socket
• 3-point seat belt for all
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Six airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Reverse parking sensors
• ESP
• Hill hold control
• Speed alert system

Citroen Basalt Plus

Powertrain	1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol	1.2-litre turbocharged petrol
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 9.99 lakh (Manual)	Rs 11.49 lakh (Manual), Rs 12.79 lakh (Auto)
Premium over You Variant	Rs 2 lakh	–

Key Features (over You variant): –

• High gloss black front grille
• Body-coloured side mirrors
• High gloss black finish on door mirrors
• Wheel arch cladding
• Full wheel covers
• LED DRLs
• LED projector headlamps (turbo variant only)
• Front fog lamps (turbo variant only)
• Skid plates (turbo variant only)
• Turn indicators on side mirrors
• Adjustable headrests
• URBAN GREY fabric upholstery
• All four power windows
• Dual-tone interiors
• Satin chrome on inside door handles
• Glossy black accents on door armrest, side ac vents outer ring, central ac vents, and steering wheel controls
• Premium printed roofline (turbo variant only)
• Automatic AC (turbo variant only)
• Rear AC vents (turbo variant only)
• Remote keyless entry
• Power adjustable side mirrors
• Electric & auto fold function for side mirrors (turbo variant only)
• Tilt-adjustment function for steering
• Day/night IRVM
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Parcel shelf
• Seatback pockets
• Co-driver vanity mirror
• Rear centre armrest with cup holders
• Front centre armrest (turbo variant only)
• Idle start/stop (turbo variant only)
• Rear defogger (turbo variant only)
• Front USB charger
• Rear fast chargers (turbo variant only)
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
• 4 speakers
• Steering mounted controls
• Coloured digital instrument cluster
• Rear cabin lamp (turbo variant only)
• Tyre pressure monitoring system

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Citroen Basalt Max

Powertrain	1.2-litre turbocharged petrol
Ex-Showroom Price	Rs 12.28 lakh (Manual), Rs 13.62 lakh (Auto) (Rs 21,000 extra for dual-tone paint option)
Premium over You Variant	Up to Rs 83,000

Key Features (over Plus variant): –

• 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
• Sharkfin antenna
• Body side door moulding and inserts
• Leatherette upholstery
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 2 tweeters
• Connected car tech with over 40+ features
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Rearview camera

Citroen Basalt Specifications

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

Citroen Basalt Colour Options

Citroen offers the Basalt in seven colourways, comprising five monotone and two dual-tone shades.

Monotone	Dual-tone
– Polar White – Steel Grey – Platinum Grey – Cosmo Blue – Garnet Red	– Polar White Body with Perla Nera Black Roof – Garnet Red Body with Perla Nera Black Roof