Citroen Basalt coupe SUV launched at just Rs 7.99 lakh: Engine, features and more

Citroen India has finally launched the much-awaited Basalt Coupe SUV in India at a competitive starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh, ex-showroom. While these prices are introductory and are applicable for bookings made until October 31, the pricing for other variants will be announced later in August. The model can be booked across the company’s dealership network in India and at its official website at a token amount of Rs 11,001.
Citroen Basalt: Design
The model is based on its sibling C3 Aircross’s platform but stands out with its sleek, coupe-inspired design. Unlike the other mass-market SUVs, the Basalt features a smooth, flowing roofline and the French carmaker’s signature chrome grille with two slats. Further, it gets sleek LED headlights with X-shaped DRLs. On the sides, it features dynamic diamond-cut alloy wheels. Other highlights include silver skid plates, an integrated rear spoiler, and wraparound LED tail lights with a distinctive three-light stripe.
The Basalt is available in five solid colors: Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, and Garnet Red, with the white and red options featuring a blacked-out roof.

Citroen Basalt: Features
Inside, the Basalt mirrors the C3 Aircross with a similar dashboard and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and a manual IRVM. Unique features of the Basalt include adjustable under-thigh support for the rear seats and a 15-watt wireless phone charger. Other highlights of the cabin include a dual-tone design, a three-spoke steering wheel, electrically adjustable ORVMs, cruise control, and dedicated rear AC vents.
The Basalt offers a host of safety features, including six airbags, electronic stability control, a rear parking camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Citroen Basalt: Engine
Under the hood, this SUV offers two 1.2-litre petrol engine choices: a three-cylinder, NA motor that puts out 82 hp and 115 Nm and a 110 hp, turbo-petrol unit. As for the torque, the latter produces 190 Nm with the MT and 205 Nm with the AT. That said, the turbo-petrol engine is available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, while the naturally aspirated engine is paired exclusively with a manual gearbox.