Citroen Basalt Completely Revealed, Tata Curvv Rival

Citroen Basalt will be offered with two petrol engine options
Launch scheduled in 2025
Lacks in Features and tech compared to Curvv

Citroen has finally unveiled all new Basalt, Tata Curvv rival. The Basalt is fourth model from Citroen in India, and built on C-cubed programme. Citroen Basalt will be also available in global markets like South American and European markets soon.

Design Highlights – Citroen Basalt

The Citroen Basalt stands out with its coupe-like styling, featuring a sloping roofline that sets it apart from other midsize SUVs. The design includes a chrome-finished Citroen logo, LED headlights, a two-part grille, LED DRLs, and a silver skid plate at the front. The side profile closely follows the design sketches, showcasing squared wheel arches, body-colored door handles, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The rear of the Basalt is equally distinctive with halogen taillights, a dual-tone bumper in black and silver, and a black shark fin antenna.

Features – Citroen Basalt

Inside the Citroen Basalt, you’ll find a dashboard similar to the C3, but with several new features. It now includes a 10.25-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch digital driver’s display. The car offers features like wireless charging, a three-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls, automatic climate control, a front armrest, rear AC vents, and adjustable thigh support for the rear seats. Citroen has significantly improved the cabin quality with dual-tone finishes throughout the interior. For safety, the Basalt comes equipped with six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, and a tire pressure monitor.

Powertrain – Citroen Basalt

Unlike the C3 Aircross, the Basalt will come with two engine options: the standard 1.2-litre petrol and the 1.2-litre turbo petrol. The naturally aspirated unit generates 82bhp and 155Nm of torque and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, the turbo petrol engine delivers 109bhp and 190Nm of torque with the manual transmission, and 205Nm with the automatic transmission.

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