Citroen Basalt: Which Variant Offers The Best Value For Money?
Published On Oct 27, 2024 11:30 AM By Shreyash
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Citroen offers the Basalt in three broad variants – You, Plus, and Max – but which one offers the best value for money? We find out
The Citroen Basalt is one of the first mass market SUV-coupes in India based on the C3 Aircross SUV. Competing in the compact SUV segment, the Basalt is available in three broad variants: You, Plus, and Max, along with two engine options—a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol. Prices for the Basalt range from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.83 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom pan-India). Let’s explore which variant of the Basalt offers the best value for money:
Our Analysis
| Variant |
Description |
| You |
Choose this only if you have a tight budget and need a larger or more stylish alternative to a hatchback. |
| Plus |
Best variant as it’s loaded with all basic amenities and gets all engine and transmission options. |
| Max |
Looks and feels premium, making it a great choice over some lower-spec variants of compact SUVs. |
Citroen Basalt Plus: The Best Variant?
Basalt Plus Variant Prices:
| Engine & Transmission |
1.2-litre N/A petrol MT |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol MT |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol AT |
| Price |
Rs 9.99 lakh |
Rs 11.49 lakh |
Rs 12.79 lakh |
All prices are ex-showroom, introductory, pan-India
The mid-spec Plus variant of the Citroen Basalt can be regarded as the best variant in the SUV-coupe’s lineup. With its prices starting just under Rs 10 lakh, the Basalt Plus is packed with all necessary amenities like a 10.2-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 4-speaker sound system, a 7-inch fully digital driver’s display, 6 airbags, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The turbo-petrol variants also get LED projector headlights, rear defogger, and fog lights.
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Powertrain Options
| Engine |
1.2-litre N/A petrol |
1.2-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power |
82 PS |
110 PS |
| Torque |
115 Nm |
190 Nm (MT)/ 250 Nm (AT) |
| Transmission |
5-speed MT |
6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
The Plus is the only variant of the Basalt which gets the option of both naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engines.
Feature Highlights
| Exterior |
Interior |
Comfort And Convenience |
Infotainment |
Safety |
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As seen above, the mid-spec Plus variant of the Basalt gets a more premium LED lighting element over the base variant (limited to turbo-petrol) and though it still doesn't get alloy wheels, it is provided with full wheel covers. Inside, you get many useful features like a 10.2-inch touchscreen, auto AC, and all four power windows. Its safety kit also includes 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Verdict
The mid-spec Plus variant of the Citroen Basalt offers more amenities than the similarly priced variants of some compact SUVs, including a larger touchscreen and a fully digital driver’s display. If you’re looking for something that stands out from the crowd of traditional SUVs while still providing all the essential features, the Basalt SUV-coupe is definitely worth considering.
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