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Citroen Basalt SUV To Make Its Debut Today – Top 5 Expectations
The all-new Citroen Basalt SUV will make its debut today in India. This upcoming model from Citroen will be positioned to take on C-segment SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, and a few more.
That being said, the upcoming Citroen Basalt was earlier known as the "C3X" and it is among the most awaited new cars in the country. As such, here are our top 5 expectations regarding the upcoming Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe.
Exterior Design
The design of the Citroen Basalt is its major highlight with its distinctive coupe-like roofline. Though the model is yet to be revealed, the Citroen Basalt SUV features premium bits such as LED taillamps and sharkfin antenna.
As such, we expect the upcoming Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe to come with more premium bits compared to the C3 Aircross SUV. In fact, many expect the Basalt SUV to come equipped with features such as LED headlamps, electric sunroof, and bigger diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Interior Design
We expect the interior of the upcoming Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe to be more or less similar to the C3 Aircross SUV, albeit slightly more feature-rich. We also expect the higher-spec variants of the Citroen Basalt SUV to sport leatherette upholstery along with other premium-feeling bits.
Features
The upcoming Citroen Basalt SUV is likely to be priced above the C3 Aircross SUV. As such, we expect the Basalt SUV to come with premium features such as ventilated front seats, wireless charging pad, electrically adjustable driver seat, automatic climate control, auto headlamps and wipers, and a few more.
Powertrain
The Citroen Basalt is likely to come with the same powertrain as the Citroen C3 Aircross SUV. Moreover, we also expect to see the automatic variant of the Citroen Basalt Vision at the launch of the model.
This 1.2-litre, turbocharged petrol engine is tuned to produce 108.4bhp and 190Nm of torque (torque jumps to 205Nm in the automatic variant). Also, gearbox options include a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic unit.
Price
At present, prices for the Citroen C3 Aircross SUV start at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of the most affordable models in its category. In contrast, we expect the upcoming Citroen Basalt SUV to be positioned as a premium offering and resulting in a higher price tag.
Thoughts About The New Citroen Basalt
Though the Citroen Basalt is a unique-looking model in its category, this upcoming model could only be successful if Citroen manages to offer good features without sacrificing the VFM quotient.
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