Citroen Basalt X news

Customers can book the SUV-coupe starting today for Rs 11,001

The Basalt SUV-coupe will be launched in India on August 9, and is expected to have a starting price of around Rs 8.5 lakh (ex-showroom)

The Basalt gets a choice between a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine (82 PS/115 Nm) and a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110 PS/up to 205 Nm)

While some manufacturers teased their upcoming offerings, another announced it would give its new electric crossover to Olympic medal winners

The Basalt is one of the first few mass-market SUV-coupes to debut in India

The new Citroen SUV-coupe will go on sale sometime in August 2024, and is expected to have a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom)

Apart from the much awaited Mahindra Thar Roxx, August 2024 will also give us two SUV-coupes and a few luxury and performance cars as well

The Basalt will be Citroen’s answer to Tata’s first take on an SUV-coupe, the Curvv

Both the SUV-coupes are expected to debut in August 2024, with the Tata Curvv slated to be available in both ICE and EV versions

Apart from new teasers and unveilings, this week also saw the announcement of 2024 Union Budget, which could have a positive impact on the EV industry

The production version of the Citroen Basalt looks almost the same as its concept version, thanks to its coupe roofline and split grille

The spied images show the SUV-coupe in a red colour, which is already available on Citroen’s flagship SUV, C5 Aircross

The new teaser of the Citroen Basalt reveals the C3 Aircross-like interiors with dual displays and the same AC vents

The Tata Curvv gets modern design elements like connected LED lighting setup and flush-type door handles over the Citroen Basalt

This week was packed with new launches and unveilings, while we also got updates on the debut timelines of two upcoming SUVs