Citroen Basalt : Citroen Basalt delivers quirky French flair to India’s compact SUV coupe segment,
Blending fastback style with practical space and turbo-petrol punch at aggressive pricing starting ₹7.95 lakh ex-showroom.
Launched late 2024 and thriving into 2026 with BS6 Phase 2 compliance,
this Stellantis challenger targets young buyers craving distinctive looks over generic boxes while promising ride comfort Citroen pioneered.
From Mohali’s urban crawls to weekend getaways, its 1.2 PureTech efficiency, cavernous 470L boot,
And Advanced Comfort suspension make rivals like Fronx or Taisor sweat, proving value-driven design beats herd mentality every time.
Sloping Style Meeting Massive Practicality
Pull alongside traffic, and Basalt’s coupe-SUV mashup commands glances—4323mm long, 1765mm wide, 1613mm tall riding 2651mm wheelbase balancing nimble U-turns with rear stability.
1350-1380kg kerb feels planted yet tossable, 180mm ground clearance wading light floods confidently,
Split LED headlamps with C-shaped DRLs piercing dusk elegantly in Steel Grey, Polar White, or Edge Blue.
Power tailgate reveals 470L boot expanding via 60:40 folds for family luggage hauls, airy cabin seating five comfortably with soft-touch dash, fabric seats wiping kid spills easily.
Split rear AC vents chill pillions uniformly, cooled glovebox holding drinks chilled Punjab summers, wireless charger pads phones mid-jam.
Stuffed mine with weekend gear plus three adults once; sloping roof barely cramped heads, ride swallowing potholes plushly despite load.
Turbo PureTech Trio Punching Versatility
Engine bay packs proven 1.2L three-cylinder PureTech turbo-petrol: base 108bhp@5500rpm/190Nm@1750rpm hustles via 6MT sipping 18.7kmpl ARAI,
Mid 108bhp/205Nm mates 6AT for smoother crawls, range-topper 108bhp/205Nm Dual Mode switches petrol-CNG stretching 27km/kg thrift.
45L tank yields 850km MT legs, drive modes (Eco/Normal/Power) tailoring responses intuitively.
Ventilated discs front/rear with ABS/EBD bite progressively, MacPherson struts squeezing urban breakers softly, torsion beam rear maintaining poise laden.
Turbo spool dispatched trucks cleanly highways; NVH hushed enough backseat podcasts mid-overtake seamlessly.
Connected Cockpit Elevating Everyday
10-inch touchscreen blasts wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Arkamys six-speaker audio thumping crisply, digital cluster coaching economy precisely.
Cruise control eases NH slogs, keyless entry push-start feels premium, rear parking camera guidelines easing apartment reverses.
MyCitroen Connect app remote-starts AC geo-fences crash-alerts smartphones instantly, voice commands “Hello Citroen” summon nav hands-free.
USB-A/C ports fore-aft juice tablets, auto climate chills efficiently, sunroof floods light kids’ delight.
Split-screen juggled routes tunes flawlessly; intuitive menus kept eyes road-focused, no fumbling frustrating flows.
Safety Layers Without Compromise
Six airbags cocoon standard, ESC/traction control prevent slides, hill-hold/descent aids ramps, tyre pressure monitors warn flats early.
ISOFIX anchors juniors securely, rear door child locks, speed-sensing door locks secure naps.
GNCAP testing pending, but Citroen’s volume structure reassures, disc wipers clearing monsoons swiftly, impact-sensing unlock aiding escapes.
Cross-traffic alerts, auto high-beam dazzle oncoming less. Tested emergency braking loaded; ABS pulsed smoothly, panic distances safe family aboard.
Ride Comfort Citroen DNA Pure
Advanced Comfort suspension signature softens moon craters limousine-like, light hydraulic steering perfect colony maneuvers, cabin insulation blocking drone effectively 100kmph.
Service ₹5k-6k yearly Citroen net expanding, resale building 65% three years, ₹1.5/km running SUV envy. 16-inch alloys 205/60 rubber grip rains assuredly, top 170kmph highway-safe.
Ownership Aggressive Value Play
Core MT ₹7.95 lakh ex-showroom climbs Max AT Dual Tone ₹13.94 lakh—on-road ₹9-16 lakh dealers-wide, EMI ₹18k/month zero-down deals.
Nine variants petrol/CNG MT/AT, seven shades including Xplor black roofs. Insurance ₹30k/year, exchanges sweet from C3 Aircross.
Core, Feel, Beat, Max, Shine ladder features progressively.
Customization Quirky Personalization
Genuine accessories orange accents, vinyl wraps, premium rugs personalize via Citroen catalog, service camps loyalty-build.
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Why Citroen Basalt Wins 2026 Hearts
Citroen Basalt captivates 2026 blending French ride genius, coupe distinction, CNG thrift outsmarting generic crossovers daily.
Perfect urban creatives hauling gear stylishly, families prioritizing comfort over conquest—lacks AWD drama nails accessible premium brilliantly.