The new Citroen Basalt X SUV has been launched in India, the price of which starts from Rs 7.95 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.90 lakh. The company has offered a lot of premium features in it. Let’s know its specialties.
French carmaker Citroen India has further strengthened its lineup by launching a new variant called Basalt X in India. This car now comes with more premium features and new design updates. Its price starts from Rs 7.95 lakh and goes up to Rs 12.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s know its details in detail.
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Design: Stylish and bold look that wins hearts
The design of the Citroen Basalt X SUV is very attractive. It is an SUV coupe, which is a combination of the strength of a traditional SUV and the sloping roofline of a coupe. Sharp LED headlamps and a large grille at the front give it an aggressive look. From the side, its length and height make it dominant on the road. Connected taillamps at the rear and dual-tone color options make it even more premium.
The bodyline of this car is smooth and aerodynamic, which provides stability at high-speed. Available colors include options like red, black, white and blue, which are especially liked by the youth. The ground clearance is 180 mm, which is perfect for Indian roads – be it city traffic or highway travel. Overall, the design of the Basalt X is such that it impresses at first sight.
What is in the new Basalt X SUV ?
The company has added many major changes and features in the new Citroen Basalt X SUV. It has a new clean and dual-tone dashboard layout (beige and black theme). Along with this, it has all-LED headlamps, ventilated seats, ambient lighting and perimetric alarm. It gets a new in-car assistant car, which can do things like navigation, service history and route suggestions with your voice command.
Long list of features
To make the new Citroen Basalt X more practical and tech-packed, some special features have been given in it. Yes, features like cruise control, engine start/stop button, leatherette finish dashboard, keyless entry and optional 360-degree camera are seen in it.
This model has great features like 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support), 7-inch digital TFT display, automatic climate control, wireless charging.
Talking about safety features, now it gets 6 airbags, ABS + EBD, hill hold assist, electronic stability program (ESP) and tire pressure monitoring system.
Interior: A new dimension of comfort
From the inside, the Citroen Basalt X SUV looks like a luxury hotel. It has become even more attractive with the new dual-tone interior theme. The seats are made of leatherette material and the front seats are now ventilated, which keeps you cool in summer. The rear seats have ample leg room and head room, which does not cause fatigue even on long journeys.
The dashboard has a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Apart from this, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster gives all the information to the driver easily. The car has features like wireless charging, automatic climate control and rear AC vents. The boot space is 470 liters, which is enough for weekend trips. Overall, the interior design is such that it satisfies both family and youth.
Engine and performance
In Basalt X, the company has given its trusted 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which is capable of generating 108 bhp of power and 190 Nm (MT) and 205 Nm (AT) of torque. It has 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options.
Price and variants
The price of the You variant (1.2 Petrol) is Rs 7.95 lakh. After this, the price of the Plus variant (1.2 Petrol) is Rs 9.42 lakh and the price of the Plus variant (1.2 Turbo Petrol) is Rs 10.82 lakh. At the same time, the top variant Basalt X is priced at Rs 12.90 lakh. All these prices are ex-showroom.
Conclusion: Why Choose Citroen Basalt X?
The Citroen Basalt X is a car that is a perfect balance of style, performance, features and safety. Whether you drive in the city or go on long trips, this car delivers on every front. Launched in 2025, this car is bringing a new revolution in the Indian market. If you want a premium SUV coupe that is budget-friendly, then there is no better option than the Basalt X. Test drive it and feel for yourself why it is the car with the ‘X’ factor!
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