Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe launched at introductory prices starting Rs 7.99 lakh

The Citroen Basalt will be available in five monotone colours: Garnet Red, Cosmo Blue, Polar White, Platinum Grey and Steel Grey. For an added touch of style, a black dual-tone roof option is offered with Polar White and Garnet Red.

To allow customers to personalize their Basalt, over 70 accessories are available. Deliveries are set to begin in September 2024. Customers can secure their Basalt with a booking amount of Rs 11,001 at La Maison Citroen showrooms nationwide or online through the Citroën India website www.Citroën.in.

Announcing the new Citroen Basalt, Shailesh Hazela, CEO and Managing Director, Stellantis India said, “As a company that instinctively prioritises the comfort and well-being of our customers, we are thrilled to introduce India’s first mainstream SUV coupé. Our vision is clear, to provide an accessible and sophisticated alternative in the rapidly growing midsized and compact SUV market. The Basalt embodies modern, distinctive SUV design, delivering unparalleled comfort, advanced technology, top-tier safety, and exceptional value that Citroën is renowned for. Moreover, it offers the spaciousness and versatile elegance of a coupé, setting a new benchmark in automotive excellence.”

Shishir Mishra, Brand Director Citroen India added, “Ushering a new era of SUV coupés in India, the all-new Basalt has been carefully crafted to provide a driving experience once reserved for luxury segments, now accessible to a wider audience. With its sleek lines, refined materials, and focus on the driving experience, the Basalt offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and performance – A true reflection of our French DNA. We're confident that the Basalt will earn a special place in the hearts and homes of our customers and further strengthen Citroen's foothold in the Indian market.”

BOLD DESIGN

The Citroen Basalt captivates with its bold proportions and smooth, flowing lines, conveying a constant sense of motion. Its seamless roofline and expansive tailgate enhance accessibility while preserving the sleek coupé silhouette. Elegant color accents near the rear windows and front bumper add a sophisticated touch, perfectly aligning with Citroën’s distinctive design DNA.

The Basalt’s assertive front end features Citroen’s signature rounded design, with a high, horizontal bonnet marked by concave indentations. Trademark chrome chevrons stretch across the width of the body, seamlessly integrating with Citroen’s LED Vision Projector lighting technology to enhance the Basalt’s high-tech credentials and ensure maximum visibility. The Y-shaped LED daytime running lights further emphasize the bonnet’s clamshell design, adding to its striking presence.

INTUITIVE TECH

The Citroen Basalt is well equipped with technology features designed for modern drivers. At its core is the 26 cm Citroën Connect in-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system, offering seamless Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. Complementing this is the 17.7 cm Intelli-Smart Driver Information System, ensuring that essential driving data is always within easy reach.

For added convenience, the Basalt includes 3 USB ports and a 15-watt Smart Wireless Charger, ensuring your devices stay powered and secure. The MyCitroën Connect feature offers 40 smart features, including remote start/stop, pre-cooling and intrusion alerts, keeping the occupants connected with the Basalt at all times.

ADVANCED COMFORT

The Citroen Basalt redefines comfort and serenity in its segment, featuring a class-leading wheelbase of 2651 mm. This results in one of the largest cabin spaces available, with generous legroom of up to 980 mm for second-row passengers. Enhancing long-drive comfort, the Basalt introduces a first-in-segment innovative ‘Smart Tilt Cushion’ that offers enhanced thigh support adjustment up to 87 mm.

The Advanced Comfort headrest, another first in its segment, provides rear passengers with lateral head support for a more relaxing ride. All models come standard with Citroën’s Advanced Comfort® Suspension and Advanced Comfort seats, delivering a smooth ‘Flying Carpet’-like ride that Citroën is renowned for. To ensure all occupants remain comfortable, even in extreme weather conditions, the Basalt is equipped with a Tropicalized Auto Climate Control system, offering best-in-class cooling. Rear seat passengers can easily control airflow through vents located in the rear of the centre console, ensuring a pleasant journey for everyone.

SAFETY PLUS

The Citroen Basalt sets a new benchmark in safety with over 40+ active and passive safety features as standard. Its intelligently designed body structure, utilizing high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS), ensures optimal protection by efficiently managing front and side impacts and minimizing cabin intrusion.

Enhancing its safety credentials, the Basalt boasts of advanced features such as 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Stop/Start technology, and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard across variants. These features work in harmony to provide a secure and confident driving experience, making safety a top priority for every journey.

PERFORMANCE

The Citroen Basalt stands out with its globally acclaimed, award-winning engine options. It features the advanced 1.2 L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and PURETECH 82 engines, delivering up to 110ps and 205Nm of torque. Drivers can choose between 5MT, 6MT, and 6AT configurations, ensuring a versatile and dynamic driving experience.

Designed to conquer tough roads, the Basalt offers an impressive ground clearance of 180 mm, making it adept at handling challenging terrains with ease.