{"id":519075,"date":"2024-09-06T19:05:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T13:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/?p=519075"},"modified":"2024-11-18T13:58:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T08:28:59","slug":"complete-buying-guide-citroen-basalt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spinny.com\/blog\/complete-buying-guide-citroen-basalt\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Buying Guide: Citroen Basalt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s no secret that Citroen hasn’t fared well in India so far. Offering a great ride quality in its cars with only basic amenities to keep their cost down, hasn’t worked out well for the French carmaker. In a bid to make progress, Citroen has now taken on an all-new venture and launched the first mass-market Coupe SUV, Citroen Basalt. As compared to other Citroen cars, the Basalt is more feature-rich with respect to price. Speaking of price, the Basalt is priced closer to the compact SUVs, even though it rivals mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Creta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, should you buy a Coupe SUV that undercuts its rivals and offers a unique body style? To help you out, here is a complete guide to buying a Citroen Basal that educates you about its good and not-so-good qualities, and helps you bring home the best variant for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

Citroen Basalt Specifications<\/h2>\n\n
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Citroen Basalt Engine and Transmission<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Engine<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1.2-litre turbo petrol engine<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1-2 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Transmission<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

6-speed manual gearbox<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

6-speed torque converter automatic<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

5-speed manual gearbox<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Power<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

110 PS<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

82 PS<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Torque<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

205 Nm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

115 Nm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Mileage<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

19.5 km\/l<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

18.7 km\/l<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

18 km\/l<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Citroen Basalt Dimensions<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Length<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

4,352 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Width<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1,765 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Height<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1,593 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Wheelbase<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

2,651 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Ground Clearance<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

180 mm<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Boot Space<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

470 litres<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Citroen Basalt Safety Features<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Airbags<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Six in all variants<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

ABS with EBD<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Standard<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Rear Parking Sensors<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Standard<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Parking Camera<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Top variant - Max<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Disc Brake<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

On front wheels<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Electronic Stability Program<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

On all variants<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

In all variants except for the base \u2018You\u2019 variant<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

ISOFIX mounts<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Standard<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Hill Hold Assist<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

On all variants<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Hill Descent Control<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

NA<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why you should consider the Citroen Basalt<\/h2>\n\n

Unique design<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Even though the coupe SUV design has received polarised opinions, it\u2019s been more liked than disliked. There is a reason the BMW X6, the first coupe SUV, earned massive popularity and opened gates for many more. Citroen is known for the fashionable appearance of its cars and has designed the Basalt with precision, giving it a magnificent attire. The Basalt brings almost the same striking face as its sibling, the C3 Aircross. The sleek V-shaped pattern for the LED DRLS flanking two chromed parallel slats with a chunky open area lower down makes for a nice mix of sporty and muscular characters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the side profile is where the main appeal lies. Citroen has done a great job, sticking to the conventionally straight waistline instead of the rising one seen on most coupe SUVs. This along with the sloping roofline and pinched window line, adds a sophisticated touch, while the isolated black cladding on the bottom of the doors and across the bottom of the Basalt, adds some muscles. Like the front end, the Basalt maintains the mix of sportiness and muscularity at the back with the stylish stubby wraparound tail lamps with a chunky dual-tone bumper. Overall, this stylish French coupe SUV is certain to hold viewers spellbound.<\/p>\n\n\n

Spacious & Comfortable<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Primarily, the Citroen Basalt is a family car, and in that light, it shines bright. Citroen has very well distributed the space across the seats. To speak of the front seats, both are aptly spacious and contoured to hold in even large-framed individuals comfortably. Likewise, the rear seat is aptly angled and well-shaped to offer the right seating position. It also has two adjustable winged headrests to prevent your head from sliding off. So, should you decide to take a cat nap, rest assured your head won\u2019t fall off on your fellow passenger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cushioning is on point across the seats, and in the rear seat, the Basalt offers a unique and very useful feature \u2013 adjustable thigh support up to 87 mm, which raises and locks thigh support in four steps. With all this, it’s worth mentioning that Citroen has managed to offer ample headroom despite the sloping roof line, while under-par headroom is a commonly found inadequacy in most coupe SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n

Great ride quality and excellent handling<\/h3>\n\n\n

A superb ride comfort has always been one of the key advantages of Citroen cars and the Basalt embodies the same spirit. Its suspension set-up is engineered for maximum comfort and as far as its rivalry with mid-size SUVs is concerned, its calibre to absorb bumps is second to none. The Basalt is based on the C-Cubed platform which also underpins C3, eC3, and C3 Aircross, however, its coupe SUV design has allowed it to lower the centre of gravity, making it the best of this lot in terms of ride quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does the Basalt smother the bumps and jerks that come from the surface, but it also maintains a nice poise while going over uneven patches, not letting side-to-side rocking movements discomfort the passengers. Moreover, the Basalt’s great ride comfort doesn’t come at the expense of handling, and this balance between ride comfort and handling is a rare perk across the automobile industry. The nifty suspension setup significantly reduces body roll and its combination with the impressively responsive steering makes the Basalt an enjoyable car to drive.<\/p>\n\n\n

Appealing affordability<\/h3>\n\n\n

In India, Citroen cars are far more affordable than their respective rivals and this holds true for the Basalt as well. Priced at Rs. 7.99 – 13.83 lakh (ex-showroom), the Basalt has been priced against the higher variants of popular compact SUVs like the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. This makes it the largest car under Rs. 10 lakh. It\u2019s also worth noting that the Basalt offers a torque converter automatic at Rs. 12.79 lakh, a price where you can own midsize SUVs with manual transmissions.<\/p>\n\n\n

Why you should not consider the Citroen Basalt<\/h2>\n\n

Shortage of features<\/h3>\n\n\n
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When it comes to features, Citroen cars in India have been seriously under-equipped as compared to their rivals. Citroen has taken a few positive steps in this direction with the Basalt, such as offering LED projector headlamps instead of halogen, and automatic climate control instead of manual. However, the Basalt still misses many modern-day essentials such as cruise control, 60:40 split for the rear seat, telescoping steering adjust, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, push start\/stop button, and auto-dimming IRVM. Along with these, it also lacks some premium features such as the sunroof, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, and more. So, if you want a feature-rich car, the Basalt is certainly not the one for you.<\/p>\n\n\n

Evident cost-cutting measures<\/h3>\n\n\n

To keep a car affordable, every carmaker takes cost-cutting measures, but some manage to hide such measures better than others. The cost-cutting measures that Citroen has taken to keep the Basalt affordable are quite evident. The plastic used on the dash and doors feels of low quality as per the current standards of mid-size SUVs and even sub-4m compact SUVs, and the same is true for the upholstery. Moreover, the sound quality of the Basalt\u2019s music system is mediocre. Overall, the Basalt\u2019s cabin doesn\u2019t feel as premium as expected of an SUV of its segment.<\/p>\n\n\n

Citroen Basalt Variants<\/h2>\n\n\n

If you have made up your mind to buy a Citroen Basalt after learning its pros and cons, let\u2019s take a look at the Basalt\u2019s variants and their prices.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Citroen Basalt Variants & Ex-Showroom Price<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Variant<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Powertrain<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Ex-Showroom Price<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

You<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1.2-litre petrol with manual transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 7.99 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Plus<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1.2-litre petrol with manual transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 9.99 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

1.2-litre turbo petrol with manual transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 11.49 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

1.2-litre turbo petrol with automatic transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 12.79 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Max<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

1.2-litre turbo petrol with manual transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 12.28 \u2013 12.49 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

1.2-litre turbo petrol with automatic transmission<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

Rs 13.62 \u2013 13.83 lakh<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Best Citroen Basalt Variant to Buy<\/h3>\n\n\n

The base and most affordable variant of the Basalt is almost barebone and misses some crucial features like rear power windows, music system, steering adjustment, and more. However, the next variant is significantly more expensive, so, if you are comfortable with aftermarket features and want a coupe SUV on a tight budget, then this variant is of considerable value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the base variant, the next variant \u2013 Plus asks a premium of Rs 2 lakh for petrol-manual, Rs 3.5 lakh for turbo petrol-manual, and Rs 4.8 lakh for turbo petrol-automatic. For these additional prices, this variant offers the additions of a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay connectivity, remote central locking, rear power windows and more. However, some perks are limited to turbo-petrol variants, such as LED projector headlamps, automatic climate control and rear AC vents, fog lamps, rear defogger, engine idle start\/stop, and more. Of all the Basalt variants, the Plus variant delivers the most value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the mid variant, the top variant \u2013 Max asks a premium of Rs 79,000 for turbo-manual models, and Rs 83,000 for turbo-automatic variants. For these additional prices, the Max variant offers the perks of winged rear headrests, leatherette upholstery, 16-inch alloy wheels, boot lamp, two tweeters, adjustable thigh support, rear camera, and others. This can be worth buying if you want to own the fully-loaded model of the Basalt, however, the Plus variant is still a better value-for-money proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n

Citroen Basalt Warranty and Service Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n

Citroen offers the Basalt with a standard warranty of 2 years or 40,000 km and this warranty can be extended at the dealerships. The first service of the Basalt remains free, while the annual service charges are approximately Rs 4,027 at 1 year\/10,000 km, Rs 8,202 at 2 year\/20,000 km, Rs 5,354 at 3 year\/30,000 km, Rs 10,414 at 4 year\/40,000 km, and Rs 8,039 at 5 year\/50,000 km.<\/p>\n\n\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n

With the Citroen Basalt coupe SUV, the French carmaker has made a solid attempt to gain traction in the Indian car market. While the mould-breaking SUV feels technologically lacklustre, it certainly offers a lot of value for its asking price. It can be a capable family car for you on a budget and its stylish design is sure to grab a lot of attention on the roads for the next few years or at least until mass-market coupe SUVs become commonplace. If you see the Basalt as the right car for you, this buying guide will help you examine the car as per your suitability and bring home a variant that meets your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n

  1. Q. What are the safety features of the Citroen Basalt?<\/strong><\/h3>

    The safety features of the Citroen Basalt include six airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold assist, ISOFIX anchorages, rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and a rearview camera.<\/p>

  2. Q.<\/strong> What is the mileage of the Citroen Basalt?<\/strong><\/h3>

    The Citroen Basalt delivers a mileage of 18 km\/l by its 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine which comes mated only with a manual transmission. Whereas, its 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine delivers a mileage of 19.5 km\/l with manual gearbox and 18.7 km\/l with a 6-speed torque converter automatic.<\/p>

  3. Q. What colour schemes of the Citroen Basalt are available?<\/strong><\/h3>

    The Citroen Basalt is available in five monotone colours – Polar White, Steel Grey, Platinum Grey, Cosmo Blue, and Garnet Red. The two dual-tone colour themes include a Polar White body with a Platinum Grey roof and a Garnet Red body with a Perla Nera Black roof.<\/p>

  4. Q.<\/strong> Does the Citroen Basalt have a sunroof?<\/strong><\/h3>

    No, the Citroen Basalt does not feature a sunroof.<\/p>

  5. Q. Which transmission options does the Citroen Basalt offer?<\/strong><\/h3>

    The transmission options available with the Citroen Basalt are a 5-speed manual gearbox, a 6-speed manual gearbox, and a 6-speed torque converter automatic.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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