The Citroen Basalt is predicated on the identical CMP platform as present Citroen fashions just like the Citroen C3 and Citroen C3 Aircross

• The newest spy pictures of the Citroen Basalt reveals its design similarities with its idea model.

• Though the inside is but to be revealed, it’s anticipated to be much like that of the Citroen C3 Aircross.

• The Basalt is predicted to get the identical 10.2-inch touchscreen and 7-inch digital driver’s show because the C3 Aircross.

• It may even doubtless use the identical 110 PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine seen on the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross compact SUV.

The Citroen Basalt Vision made its international debut in March 2024 as an idea, and it’s set to be launched in India within the second half of this 12 months. The Basalt Vision is a coupe-SUV from the French automaker that shares its design and platform with present Citroen fashions such because the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross compact SUV. We not too long ago noticed the check mule of the Citroen Basalt Vision on Indian roads, and here is what we noticed.

Looks Same As The Concept

The spy photos clearly reveal that the check mule of the Basalt coupe SUV intently resembles the design of its Vision idea model. Up entrance, it options the acquainted cut up grille and headlight housing seen on present Citroen fashions. At the rear, the check mule boasts the same taillamp design to that of its idea model.But its most distinctive design is the sporty look when seen from the facet, due to its sloping, coupe-like roofline.

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Cabin & Features

Citroen has not but revealed the inside of the Basalt Vision coupe SUV, nor did we get a glimpse of its cabin in these spy pictures. However, its dashboard format and cabin is predicted to be much like that of the Citroen C3 Aircross, however the Basalt Vision is predicted to be extra function wealthy as a extra premium and trendy providing.

The Citroen Basalt is predicted to come back with options reminiscent of 10.2-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s show, automated AC, cruise management, and push-button engine begin/cease. Its security equipment may embody  as much as six airbags, digital stability management (ESC), a rear parking digicam, and a tyre strain monitoring system (TPMS).

Powertrain

The Citroen Basalt Vision will doubtless use the identical 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110 PS / as much as 205 Nm) supplied with the Citroen C3 Aircross and Citroen C3. This unit shall be supplied with both a 6-speed handbook transmission or a 6-speed torque converter automated.

Expected Launch & Rivals

Citroen may launch the Basalt coupe SUV in India within the second half of 2024, and it may have a beginning value of Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The Basalt Vision shall be a direct rival to the Tata Curvv, whereas it’ll additionally tackle the likes of compact SUVs just like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, and Honda Elevate.