French auto large Citroen will carry the covers off the upcoming Basalt SUV right this moment. The carmaker is anticipated to open bookings forward of its launch someday later this month. Basalt would be the fifth automotive in Citroen’s India lineup which additionally contains fashions like C3, eC3, C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross. The Basalt SUV will probably be based mostly on the identical platform that’s used for fashions like C3 and C3 Aircross SUV and can include a coupe-design. This will probably be Citroen’s second providing within the compact SUV section moreover the three-row C3 Aircross.
Citroen Basalt SUV: Design and specs
The design of the Basalt SUV will probably be impressed by the mannequin it’s based mostly on. Due to this fact, count on a number of similarities with C3 Aircross SUV. The most important distinction, although, will probably be within the form of the mannequin which is able to put on a coupe profile not like all different Citroen fashions. When it comes to dimension, the SUV is prone to measure about the identical because the C3 Aircross. So count on its size to be round 4,300 mm, round 1,770 mm of width and 1,,650 mm in top. The wheelbase too will stay largely much like the C3 Aircross in addition to the bottom clearance.
Photographs shared by the carmaker up to now present the Basalt will get X-shaped break up LED DRLs, LED headlights and Citroen badging on the bonnet. The bumper is barely chunkier with fake skid plate and fog lamps. On the perimeters, the SUV will get sloping roofline to intensify its coupe character, flip indicators built-in with ORVMs, new set of alloy wheels which look completely different from those seen on the C3 Aircross, LED taillights and extra.
Citroen Basalt SUV: Options anticipated
Citroen has revealed a number of options the SUV will get in a number of photos and teasers shared within the run-up to its launch. The inside, which can also be impressed the C3 Aircross, will carry a lot of the parts from its sibling which incorporates the infotainment display, digital driver show amongst others. A number of the new options Basalt will recover from C3 Aircross are AC vents for rear seat passengers, energy buttons on rear home windows, foldable armrest with cup holders, three-point seatbelts and glued headrest within the centre of the second row. The cabin will probably be provided in a lightweight beige color theme whereas the upholstery is prone to be provided with cloth materials. Amongst different options anticipated are wi-fi charging, Sort-C charging ports, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automated local weather management and cruise management.
Citroen Basalt SUV: Engine, transmission
Citroen has not formally revealed any particulars concerning the engine and transmission choices that will probably be obtainable with the Basalt SUV but. Nevertheless, count on the carmaker to make use of the identical 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that additionally powers the C3 Aircross SUV. It’ll come mated to each 6-speed guide transmission and an automated torque converter unit. The engine is able to placing out 109 bhp of energy and 205 Nm of peak torque.
Citroen Basalt SUV: Key rivals
Citroen Basalt will tackle the upcoming Tata Curvv SUV which can even launch on August 7. With coupe design because the frequent issue between the 2 SUVs, Basalt and Curvv are anticipated to carve a distinct segment for themselves within the compact SUV section. The Basalt can even tackle the likes of Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara amongst different SUVs within the section.
Citroen Basalt SUV launch timeline
The French carmaker has not but formally revealed the date when it is going to announce the worth of the Basalt SUV. Count on Citroen to launch the Basalt throughout the subsequent few weeks to maximise its probability to seize consideration forward of the festive season. With the arch rival Curvv launching subsequent week, Citroen could hasten the launch date of the Basalt SUV.
