Citroen Basalt interior teased ahead of August debut
The 5th vehicle in Citroen's India portfolio, the Basalt coupe SUV, will go on sale in the upcoming weeks, according to the French automaker. Citroen India has now teased the interior of the Basalt and there are a couple of upgrades that the Coupe SUV does get over the C3 Aircross.
The infotainment screen on the Basalt will be similar to the automaker's C3 Aircross. It looks to be the same 10.2-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Additionally, it is anticipated to include Citroen's connected car capabilities, which are tied to the automaker's My Citroen App. The instrument cluster seems to have similar graphics as well.
The air conditioning control buttons are something that appears to be different. These knobs are situated on the dashboard beneath the air conditioning vents. The SUV will offer side support for the headrests and armrests for front and back seat occupants, among other interior features. There are cupholders and a phone holder on the rear armrest.
The Basalt will have the classic Citroen face with the two-slat grille that builds up to the Citroen emblem, as shown in the concept images and other spy shots. Its larger, chunkier bumper and squared-off wheel arches make the SUV more rugged. Being a coupe, the roofline slopes down and the wrap-around LED tail lamps and chunky silver skid plate at the bottom make the SUV look quite upmarket.
Citroen has not disclosed detailed powertrain specifications for the Basalt but is anticipated to feature a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with options for a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. This motor is good enough for 110PS and up to 205Nm.
The Basalt will directly take on the Tata Curvv that is going to be launched soon as well and we expect the Citroen to be priced from Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom). Since the Curvv will be offered in ICE and EV form, it would be interesting to see if we do get an electric Basalt.
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