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Which Citroen Basalt X variant should you consider buying?

The Basalt X lineup packs many standard safety features, and offers a well-balanced set of features, especially from the mid-spec Plus trim onwards.
3 min read9 Sep '25
Uday Singh
Citroen Basalt price and features

Citroen India rejigged the Basalt variant lineup in September 2025, adding an 'X' suffix as well as new features. It is now called the Citroen Basalt X, and due to the new GST rates on cars, the prices of the coupe SUV have also fallen significantly. Continue reading, as we have detailed below variant-wise Basalt X prices, powertrain options and features. There's a variant recommendation, too, so that you can make a well-informed decision.

Citroen Basalt X price list

Most affordable coupe SUV in India

Citroen Basalt X price list (ex-showroom)*
Basalt variantPrice (Rs, lakh)
You MT7.95
Plus MT9.42
Plus Turbo MT10.82
Max Turbo MT11.62
Max Turbo MT Dual Tone11.83
Plus Turbo AT 12.07
Max Turbo AT12.89
Max Turbo AT Dual Tone13.10

*The prices are introductory and were announced on September 5, 2025. They also consider new GST rates, which will be effective from September 22, 2025.

Citroen Basalt X engine and gearbox options

Naturally aspirated and turbo petrol engines

The Citroen 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 NA unit is paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the turbo-petrol block can be had with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The NA petrol engine is available on the You and Plus trims, but you can also have the latter trim with the turbo-petrol engine. The top-spec Max variant, however, is offered only in the turbo guise.

Citroen Basalt X features

Citroen Basalt You (sold without the X suffix)

  • 6 airbags
  • ABS with EBD
  • ESP
  • Hill hold
  • 3-point seatbelts for all seats
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorages
  • Reverse parking sensors
  • Chrome inserts for the grille
  • Halogen headlights
  • Turn indicator on front fenders
  • Side body cladding
  • 15-inch steel wheels
  • Keyless entry
  • Front power windows with one-touch up/down function
  • 12V front charging socket
  • Manual AC
  • Integrated seat headrests

Citroen Basalt X Plus

In addition to You

  • Anti-theft alarm
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
  • Gloss black front grille
  • LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
  • LED projector headlights
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Gloss black outside rear view mirrors (ORVMs) with indicators, electric adjustment
  • Wheel arch cladding
  • Wheel covers
  • Auto unlock passive entry
  • Painted inside door handles
  • Steering-mounted controls
  • 7-inch driver's display
  • 10.2-inch touchscreen
  • Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • 4 speakers
  • Front USB Type A port  
  • Auto AC
  • Satin chrome accents on AC vents
  • Footwell lamps
  • Ambient lights
  • Push button start/stop
  • Manual IRVM (inside rear view mirror)
  • Tilt adjustment for steering wheel
  • Manually adjustable driver's seat
  • Red accents on centre console
  • Front console sliding armrest with storage
  • Driver and co-driver seat back pockets 
  • Rear AC vents
  • 2 rear Type C fast chargers
  • Rear power windows with one-touch up/down function
  • Rear seat centre armrest with cup holder
  • Rear defogger
  • Parcel tray

Citroen Basalt X Plus Turbo

In addition to Plus 

  • LED fog lamps
  • Front and rear skid plates
  • Auto fold function for ORVMs
  • Engine auto start/stop
  • Cruise control (AT only)

Citroen Basalt X Max Turbo

In addition to Plus Turbo

  • 360-degree camera setup (optional dealer-level fitment, costs Rs 25,000)
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Door moulding with chrome insert
  • 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
  • 'Brown Marse' leatherette upholstery
  • Chrome finish for inside door handles
  • Gold accents on centre console
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Auto IRVM
  • Wireless charger
  • Ventilated front seats (cooled)
  • Gear lever finished in glossy black
  • 2 tweeters
  • Boot lamp
  • Cruise control (AT only)
  • CARA AI assistant (AT only)

Which Citroen Basalt X variant can you consider?

While safety features such as 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and hill hold are standard on the coupe SUV, we recommend the mid-spec Basalt X Plus Turbo trim for its well-balanced feature set. Our Citroen Basalt review stated that it's turbo-petrol engine packs brisk performance, with crisp accelerator responses coupled with nicely judged gear ratios. Compared to the top-spec Max Turbo trim which is only offered with an automatic, the Plus Turbo offers the option of a manual too. Lastly, the Rs 12.07 lakh-Basalt Plus Turbo AT trim will save you Rs 82,000 over the Rs 12.89 lakh-Max Turbo AT.

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