Citroen Basalt Deliveries Begin Across India
Citroen has begun delivering its Coupe SUV, the Basalt. Thierry Koskas, the CEO of Citroen Brand, presented the first Basalt to a customer at the La Maison Citroen dealership in Naraina, New Delhi. The Basalt stands as the first Coupe SUV in the affordable segment, with prices ranging from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.83 lakh, with waiting period of a few weeks. The Basalt shows commitment to bringing innovative and stylish mobility solutions to the Indian market. This handover not only represents the start of a new journey for the customers but also highlights their dedication to India’s growing automotive market, where their is immense potential for continued growth.
The Basalt stands as the first Coupe SUV in the affordable segment, with prices ranging from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.83 lakh. The Basalt has already received an overwhelmingly positive response from customers, reflecting their appreciation for the innovation, comfort, and style that Citroën is known for. By actively listening to their needs and feedback, the company ensures that every update in the product portfolio meets their evolving demands. We invite more people to experience the Basalt firsthand and discover what makes it a true representation of Citroën’s unique approach to automotive excellence.
Indian customers are fond of the new Citroen Basalt as it comes equipped with LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, wraparound taillights, rear AC vents, adjustable thigh support for the second-row occupants and more on the top variants. It also gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and automatic climate control. The safety pack includes six airbags, ESC, a rear parking camera, TPMS, and more.
The Basalt is available in two petrol engine options — the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and the 1.2-litre turbo. The naturally aspirated engine churns out 81 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed manual and does not offer an automatic transmission option and the 1.2-litre turbo, on the other hand, produces 109 bhp and 190 Nm for the 6-speed manual and 205 Nm for the 6-speed automatic torque converter. The naturally aspirated engine achieves a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl, while the turbocharged versions, both manual and automatic, deliver 19.5 kmpl and 18.7 kmpl respectively.
