Citroen Basalt FAQs

Unlike conventional SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara, the Basalt features a coupe-style roofline. Despite that, Citroen has managed to retain plenty rear-seat space and a large boot, making it a practical family car.

Yes. Ride comfort is one of the Basalt's strongest attributes. Like other Citroen models sold in India, it has been tuned to absorb broken roads and potholes effectively, while the comfortable seats make long journeys less tiring.

The Citroen Basalt is offered with either a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol or a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine option. While the naturally aspirated engine is offered with only a manual transmission, the turbo-petrol unit also gets an option of a torque converter automatic gearbox. The turbo-petrol engine is the more powerful option and is better suited for highway driving and overtaking.

For most buyers, the turbo-petrol Plus variant strikes a strong balance between performance, features and value. Buyers wanting an automatic gearbox or the full feature set may prefer the top-spec Max variants.

The Basalt comes equipped with six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill-hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ISOFIX child-seat mounts and rear parking camera, depending on variant. Buyers should check the variant-wise safety equipment before purchasing.

The Basalt and Tata Curvv are among the few mainstream coupe-SUVs in India. The Basalt focuses more on ride comfort and value for money, while the Curvv offers a broader powertrain range, more features and a more premium cabin experience.