Notably, the Basalt is the primary inner combustion engine (ICE) coupe SUV within the mass-market phase and is about to rival the Tata Curvv, which has already been launched within the electrical avatar. The Tata Curvv ICE is scheduled for launch on September 2, 2024.
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The Basalt is the fifth product from Citroen, an organization that made its India debut in 2021. It joins the ranks of C5 Aircross, C3, e-C3 and the C3 Aircross with which it shares its underpinnings.
Citroen Basalt Specs
Powering the Citroen Basalt will likely be two engine choices. The 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol motor produces 80 bhp and 115 Nm of peak torque, paired with solely a 5-speed guide transmission. There’s additionally the 1.2-litre three-cylinder, turbo petrol tuned for 109 bhp. Transmission choices embody the 6-speed guide with 190 Nm of torque, whereas the torque converter computerized makes 205 Nm.
Citroen Basalt Gasoline Effectivity
Citroen claims a gasoline effectivity of 18 kmpl on the 1.2 naturally aspirated mannequin, whereas the 1.2 turbo petrol guide returns 19.5 kmpl. The turbo petrol computerized guarantees 18.7 kmpl.
Citroen Basalt Options
On the function entrance, the brand new Citroen Basalt will include LED projector headlamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, wraparound taillights, rear AC vents, adjustable thigh assist for the second-row occupants and extra. The coupe SUV may also get a ten.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and computerized local weather management.
Regarding security, the coupe SUV will include six airbags as customary, ESC, a rear parking digital camera with parking sensors, and a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS). The Basalt coupe SUV will likely be out there in seven colors together with 5 monotone – Polar White, Metal Gray, Platinum Gray, Cosmo Blue, and Garnet Purple. There may also be two dual-tone choices – Polar White with a gray roof and Garnet Purple with a black roof.
Citroen Basalt Rivals
The Basalt is competing in opposition to a number of compact SUVs proper from the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, to the Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and extra. In the meantime, its direct rival, the Tata Curvv will get a extra direct ICE model in just a few weeks.
First Revealed Date: 09 Aug 2024, 10:50 AM IST
