Citroen Basalt

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This usually happens because the engine and the automatic gearbox are cold. Right after a cold start, the engine idles a bit higher, and the gearbox oil is still thick. When you slot into reverse at that moment, the reverse clutch grabs with more force than it does when warm, so you feel a quick jerk. Once the engine settles and the oil warms up, the shift into reverse feels smooth.If the jerk is small and happens only on the first cold start, it is generally normal and not harmful. Try this: start the car, keep your foot firmly on the brake, wait 5 to 10 seconds for the idle to settle, then shift to R. Do not touch the accelerator while selecting reverse. This should remove the thud.If the jerk is strong, comes with a clunk noise, or keeps happening even after a short warm-up, get it checked under warranty. Ask the workshop to run a true cold-start test after the car sits overnight and to check a few simple things: gearbox oil level and condition, any transmission software updates, engine idle speed when cold, and the engine and gearbox mounts. These can also cause a harsh engagement.Based on what you described, it sounds more like normal cold behaviour than a fault. Try the short pause on start-up. If it still bothers you, have Citroen log it on a cold morning, and they can fine-tune or fix anything if needed.

Citroen Basalt

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Thank you for your support. We're happy to help! Coming to your question, the Honda Amaze, while practical and comfy, does not have the driving thrill you would want. The Volkswagen Virtus, while impressive, will not fit in your budget apart from the base variant, which isn't too impressive. You can expect the Volkswagen Virtus mileage to be around 9 to 12 kpl in the city and 15 to 18 kpl on the highway.The Citroen Basalt X will be a good pick out of this lot. It has a punchy turbo-petrol engine that is lovely to drive, the ride comfort is excellent, and it has a large boot as well. Also, while it is feature-packed, it isn't unnecessarily complicated, and the functions are easy to use. The Basalt X would be our recommendation.

Citroen Basalt

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Volkswagen Virtus

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Citroen has no announced plans to introduce any new diesel model in India. Its locally developed C-Cubed range, including the C3, Aircross and Basalt, were not engineered to accommodate a diesel engine. Tighter emission requirements also make developing and selling diesel cars harder to justify, particularly for the affordable end of the market. Citroen has already mentioned that it does not intend to invest heavily in diesel, so a change of direction looks unlikely. Instead, expect more attention on alternative powertrains. Citroen entered the mass-market EV space relatively early with the eC3, ahead of several established manufacturers. More recently, it has expanded into CNG, while its parent company Stellantis has outlined a broader Indian strategy that includes hybrids and EVs. That does not confirm a particular future Citroen model, but it gives you a sense of the direction.

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