Citroen Basalt coupe SUV to launch tomorrow: Worth expectations

Citroen Basalt: Variants and hues

Citroen has not formally revealed what number of variants will the Basalt SUV get. Nonetheless, it’s anticipated to get not less than 4 completely different variants primarily based on the powertrain and transmission decisions obtainable with it. The Basalt SUV shall be obtainable in 5 completely different single-tone color choices. These embody Polar White, Metal Gray, Platinum Gray, Cosmo Blue and Garnet Pink. Citroen may also supply two dual-tone color choices with the Basalt. These will embody a Polar White-Platinum Gray roof mixture and a Garnet Pink-Perla Nera Black roof.

Citroen Basalt: Exterior design

What makes the Basalt completely different from different compact SUVs is in its distinctive design language that’s normally seen within the premium and luxurious segments. The coupe design is predicted to supply a recent perspective to the in any other case standard form of an SUV which don’t get the sloping roofline. That apart, the Citroen Basalt shall be provided with different design components like LED headlights, LED DRLs on the entrance, 16-inch alloy wheels and halogen taillights with 3D impact on the rear. The grille on the entrance resembles the C3 Aircross, the Citroen SUV Basalt is predicated on.

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By way of dimension, the Basalt SUV stands 4,352 mm in size, 1,765 mm in width and 1,593 mm in top. The wheelbase stands at 2,651 mm, one of many longest within the section promising ample house inside. The boot house can also be beneficiant at 470 litres.

Citroen Basalt: Inside design and options

The cabin of the Basalt SUV is barely completely different from the C3 Aircross. There’s an up to date dashboard that homes a floating 10.25-inch infotainment display screen and a seven-inch all-digital driver show which seems to be the identical unit sourced from its sibling. The centre console is supplied with a 15W wi-fi charging pad, a number of ports for added charging choices and automated local weather management. Basalt provides wi-fi help for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and cell software help/pairing, amongst others. Citroen can also be providing a singular function on the backseats of the SUV. The peak of the under-thigh help could be elevated for a extra snug expertise on an extended drive.

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Citroen Basalt: Engine, mileage

Below the hood, Citroen provides the Basalt SUV with two engine choices. There’s a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated unit in addition to a turbocharged engine of the identical capability. The transmission job is dealt with by both a five-speed guide, a six-speed guide and a six-speed automated torque converter unit. The variants with naturally aspirated unit will come mated to the five-speed guide whereas the turbo unit will get the opposite two decisions.

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By way of efficiency, the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol can generate as much as 81 bhp of energy and 115 Nm of peak torque. The turbocharged variants will in a position to supply as much as 108 bhp of energy and 190 Nm of peak torque. Citroen says the Basalt can supply mileage between 18 kmpl and 19.5 kmpl, relying on the engine and transmission selection opted for.

Citroen Basalt: Worth expectations

Pricing will maintain key for Citroen Basalt because it goals to tackle a extra feature-packed Tata Curvv from September. A lot of the compact SUV rivals additionally supply their fashions from round ₹11 lakh. Count on Citroen to maintain value of the Basalt SUV to round ₹10-lakh mark within the preliminary days after launch with hope to undercut its key rival Tata Curvv.

First Revealed Date: 08 Aug 2024, 09:38 AM IST