In the latter part of this year, the Citroen Basalt will go on sale in India. The mid-size SUV coupe, which was unveiled today, will compete with vehicles such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and the soon-to-be Tata Curvv. Additionally, it will be sold in South America.
Following the C3 hatchback and the C3 Aircross SUV, Citroen’s third model under the C-Cubed program is the Basalt SUV. The C-Cubed initiative was implemented to guarantee the automobile manufacturer’s expansion in two vital areas, South America and India.
Locally, at Citroen’s plant in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, basalt will be produced. After the C3, E-C3, C3 Aircross, and the flagship SUV, C5 Aircross, it will be the fifth Citroen vehicle sold in India.
Indian consumers rarely find a coupe design appealing, but the Citroen Basalt does. One could argue that the company is utilizing a pretty daring design in this instance. However, the front fascia bears a resemblance to the C3 Aircross. But LED projector units have taken the place of the rather ugly halogen headlamps. Although the design of the taillamps is likewise similar, more LED lighting has been added by upgrading the internal components. The alloy wheels are designed in a novel way.
Although Citroen hasn’t revealed the Basalt’s interior, we anticipate that it will come equipped with features like a digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system, automated climate control, and front-ventilated seats. But these bells and whistles are pretty basic for this market, and the Basalt needs to have some special features if it is to have any kind of effect.
It is anticipated that the Citroen Basalt will utilize the same 1.2-liter Gen-3 Turbo PureTech gasoline engine found in the Citroen C3 Aircross. The engine has a 110PS and 190Nm output, and it has six-speed MT and six-speed AT gearbox options.
The anticipated price range for the Citroen Basalt in India, ex-showroom, is Rs 10 lakh to Rs 16 lakh.
Highlight Features of Citroen Basalt
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Bold Design: The Basalt features a bold and contemporary design with a short, stubby rear end, clean surfacing, and newly designed larger taillights with unique LED signatures. It also has a dual-tone bumper that adds to its distinctiveness.
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SUV-Coupe Body Style: The SUV-coupe body style provides both cargo space and a sporty look. The sloping roofline gives it a coupe-like appearance, while the higher ride height offers the functionality of an SUV.
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Expected Features: While the official features list isn’t out yet, the Basalt is expected to borrow some features from the Citroen C3 Aircross, such as electric folding mirrors, automatic climate control, cruise control, wireless charging, push-button start, and keyless entry.
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Engine: The Basalt is expected to be powered by the same 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine that does duty in the C3, which churns out 108bhp and 190Nm of peak torque. It can be paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox.
Overall, the Citroen Basalt is a stylish and practical SUV-coupe that is sure to appeal to Indian car buyers looking for something different.
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