Motor vehicle
Citroën Basalt | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Citroën |
Model code | CC26 |
Production | 2024–present |
Assembly | India: Tiruvallur (Citroën India) Brazil: Porto Real (Stellantis do Brasil) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door coupe SUV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Smart Car Platform |
Related | Citroën C3 (CC21) Citroën C3 Aircross (CC24) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
Length | 4,300 mm (169.3 in) |
The Citroën Basalt is a subcompact crossover SUV developed for emerging markets such as India and South America.
The design was previewed by the "Basalt Vision" concept car, presented in March 2024. The production model was unveiled on 2 August 2024, with teaser images being published early in July.
Markets
India
The Basalt was launched in India on 30 August 2024, with three trim levels: You, Plus and Max. Two engine options are available: a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol.
Brazil
The Basalt was launched in Brazil on 2 October 2024, with three trim levels: Feel, Shine and First Edition. Two engine options are available: a 1.0-litre petrol and a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol.
The same month, Citroën introduces a second concept car based on the Basalt named Citroën Basalt Vision Dakr Concept. It has a black paintwork with some red elements, referencing the Citroën GS Basalte.
Safety
In 2024, the Basalt for India received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Bharat NCAP (similar to Global NCAP 2023, based on Latin NCAP 2016).
Sales
Year | |
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Brazil | |
2024 | 2,320 |
References
- "Citroën Basalt Vision (2024) debuts as a sleek SUV coupe". Motor1.com. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- Pappas, Thanos (2024-03-27). "Citroen Basalt Vision Previews Budget-Friendly Coupe SUV For Emerging Markets". Carscoops.
- Mondal, Saptarshi (2024-08-02). "Citroen Basalt interior, exterior revealed". Autocar India. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- Leblanc, Johann (2024-03-25). "Citroën Basalt (2024). La version de série de la C3 SUV-coupé qui ne viendra pas en France". www.largus.fr.
- "Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe Deliveries Begin". CarDekho. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
- "Citroën Basalt chega a partir de R$ 89.990, como SUV cupê mais barato do Brasil; veja detalhes e versões". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- "Teste: Citroën Basalt é mais barato e espaçoso que Nivus e Fastback". AutoEsporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- "Citroën Basalt estreia por R$ 89.990 como o SUV mais barato do Brasil". Quatro Rodas (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- "Contacto en Brasil: Citroën Basalt". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- "CITROEN-BASALT – bncap". www.bncap.in.
- "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024". AUTOO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 January 2025.
External links
- Official website (India)
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