Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Citroen Basalt Review: Performance, Features, and Value Analysis
The Citroen Basalt is a new coupe SUV, that is considered safe.
It has a 1.2L turbo engine that provides good power but can lag at lower speeds.
The ride is comfortable, especially on bumpy roads, but the fuel efficiency was lower than expected during testing.
It has features like wireless charging and a good infotainment screen, however some features, like a sunroof are missing.
The Basalt is priced starting around ₹9.44 lakh.
Citroen Basalt is a coupe SUV with a four-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP.
It offers a 1.2L turbo petrol engine, delivering 120 bhp and 190 Nm of torque.
The Basalt's ride quality is comfortable, with soft suspension, but it has some vertical movement at higher speeds.
Tested fuel efficiency was 16.3 km/l, lower than the claimed 19.5 km/l.
Features include a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, wireless charging, and automatic climate control.
- Who
- The review assessed the Citroen Basalt.
- What
- Review of the Citroen Basalt coupe SUV.
- When
- Review conducted recently, testing the car over 700km.
- Where
- Review focused on city and highway driving.
- Why
- To evaluate performance, features, and overall value.
Pros
Cons
Engine Performance
Pros
Responsive turbo petrol engine and comfortable ride quality.
Cons
Low-end engine lag.
Safety Features
Pros
Good safety features with a four-star rating.
Cons
Missing ADAS features.
- Model
- Citroen Basalt
- Safety Rating
- Four stars in Bharat NCAP
- Engine (Tested)
- 1.2L Turbo Petrol
- Tested Fuel Efficiency
- 16.3 km/l
- Claimed Fuel Efficiency
- 19.5 km/l
- Starting Price
- ₹9.44 lakh (on-road, Noida)
- Price (Top Spec)
- ₹14.83 lakh (on-road, Noida)
