Citroen Basalt (Citroen Basalt) has ended the wait and launched in India. This well-styled SUV comes at a killing price. Prices start at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom).…
Citroen Basalt (Citroen Basalt) has ended the wait and launched in India. This well-styled SUV comes at a killing price. Prices start at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It goes without saying that at this price, the car will rival many mid-size SUVs in the Indian market. It will face stiff competition from the Maruti Brezza, and the upcoming Tata Curve ICE. Let's know in detail about the specifications and features of Citroen Basalt.
the engine
The Citroen Basalt comes with a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, petrol engine. It will be available in natural and turbocharged options. The former will produce 80 bhp of power and 115 Nm of torque. On the other hand, the turbo engine will get 109 bhp of power and 190 Nm of torque (205 Nm for the automatic). The natural petrol engine is mated to a five-speed manual and the turbo engine is mated to either a six-speed MT or a six-speed automatic gearbox option. It will give a mileage of 18 to 19.5 km per liter.
Design
Being a Citroen Basalt coupe SUV, the rear roofline looks more like a hatchback. Talking about the exterior, it gets projector headlamps with LED DRLs, twin slat grille, silver skid plates, circular fog lights, blacked out ORVMs, B-pillars, flap type door handles, dual tone alloy wheels, shark fin antenna, etc.
Features
Special features of the Basalt include a 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, digital instrument console, automatic climate control, three-spoke steering wheel, rear AC vents, six airbags and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Citroën's new model is likely to be a hit in the market due to its unique body style and sub-four meter budget big car.
