Citroen India has recently unveiled the Basalt Coupe SUV ahead of its anticipated launch in the coming days. The French carmaker will offer it in multiple powertrain and colour options, catering to a wider section of the audience. If you’re eyeing this new SUV segment, here’s everything that you need to know: –
Citroen Basalt Dimensions
| Length | 4,352 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm (without side mirrors) |
| Height | 1,593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,651 mm |
| Boot Space | 470 litres |
Compared to its closest rival, the Hyundai Creta, the Citroen Basalt is 22mm longer, with a 41 mm-long wheelbase.
Citroen Basalt Engine Specifications and Mileage
Here’s a look at the details:
| 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 |
- Similar to the Citroen C3 range of vehicles, the Basalt offers the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engine options.
- The turbo-petrol engine with a manual gearbox offers slightly lower torque output than its automatic iteration. However, it boasts the highest fuel efficiency among the three powertrain options.
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Citroen Basalt Colours
Citroen will offer the Basalt in seven colour options, including five monotone and two dual-tone choices.
| Monotone Colours | Dual-tone Colours |
| – Polar White – Steel Grey – Platinum Grey – Cosmo Blue – Garnet Red | – Polar White with a grey roof – Garnet Red with a black roof |
Citroen Basalt – Key Features
Citroen has loaded the Basalt with a decent set of features, comprising a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, steering mounted control, automatic AC, rear AC vents, wireless smartphone charger, cruise control, and much more.
For passenger safety, the SUV gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and rear parking sensors with a reversing camera.
Expected Price and Rivals
The Citroen Basalt is expected to have a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete directly with the Tata Curvv and serve as a coupe alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Honda Elevate.
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