Citroen recently announced the full price list of the Basalt coupe-SUV, which ranges between Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 13.62 lakh, ex-showroom. It’s available in three trims – You, Plus and Max – and three powertrain options. As such, it represents good value for money, especially in its top-spec guise. Here, we take a look in detail at the features you get in each trim.
Citroen Basalt powertrain, variants
The Basalt coupe-SUV is available with two engine options: an 82hp, 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine and a 110hp, turbocharged version of the same engine. The former gets a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the latter comes with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
Citroen Basalt features listed
You: Rs 7.99 lakh
- Halogen headlamps
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Turn indicators on front fender
- Chrome inserts for the grille
- Side body cladding
- Fabric upholstery
- Front power windows
- 12V front power socket
- Manual air-conditioning
- Integrated headrests for both rows
- Six airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Reverse parking sensors
- ESP, ISOFIX mounts
- Hill-start assist
- 3-point seatbelts for all passengers
Plus: Rs 9.99 lakh
- LED daytime running lamps
- 16-inch steel wheels with covers
- Body coloured outside door handles
- ORVM-mounted turn indicators
- Wheel arch cladding
- Dual-tone dashboard
- Front and rear adjustable headrests
- Rear seat centre armrest with cupholders
- Parcel shelf
- Front USB port
- 10-inch infotainment system
- Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
- 4-speaker sound system
- 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Height-adjustable driver seat
- Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Electronically adjustable and folding ORVMs
- All four power windows
- Central locking, TPMS
Plus turbo: Rs 11.49 lakh – Rs 12.79 lakh
- LED projector headlamps
- Front fog lamps
- Front and rear skid plates
- Rear USB port
- Front sliding centre armrest
- Steering mounted controls
- Auto climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Rear defogger
Max turbo: Rs 12.28 lakh – 13.83 lakh
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Shark fin antenna
- Side body cladding with chrome insert
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Semi-leatherette seat upholstery
- Connected car tech
- Winged headrests at the rear
- Rear seat tilt cushion (AT Only)
- Boot lamp
- Rear view camera
The Basalt’s direct rival in our market is the upcoming Tata Curvv, along with other traditional midsize SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and Maruti Grand Vitara.
