Citroen launched its first SUV coupe, Basalt, within the Indian market on August 9. On the time, the model revealed the costs of the entry-level variant. A number of days later, the pricing of all of the variants was revealed. Now the French automaker has initiated the deliveries of the brand new mannequin within the nation. It’s to be famous that the brand new mannequin is the prime rival of the Tata Curvv within the Indian market and comes at a beginning value of INR 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). In the meantime, the top-variant of the car will set you again by INR 13.62 lakh (ex-showroom).
The design of Citroen Basalt is in keeping with the opposite fashions of the model out there within the nation. It seems to attract heavy inspiration from the C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross SUVs. That is evident within the piano black entrance grille, accompanied by LED projector headlamps and LED DRLs. On the again, the automotive sports activities a particular sloping roofline that seamlessly integrates with the boot. Moreover, the rear finish is provided with wrap-around tail lights, enhancing the automotive’s distinctive look.
To reinforce the enchantment of the car, Citroen gives options corresponding to a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with help for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch totally digital instrument cluster, a wi-fi charger, computerized local weather management, armrest with cupboard space, and extra. By way of security, the model has included options like hill-hold help, six normal airbags, TPMS, and others.
The Citroen Basalt is powered by both a 1.2-liter petrol engine or a turbo petrol engine. The naturally aspirated unit delivers 82 hp and 115 Nm, whereas the turbo-petrol engine produces 110hp. The turbo-petrol engine is offered with a 6-speed guide gearbox (yielding 190Nm) or a 6-speed torque converter computerized (producing 205Nm), whereas the NA unit is paired with a 5-speed guide transmission.
