Made-in-India Citroen Basalt Heads To South Africa – Stellantis Begins Exports

Stellantis has begun exporting the made-in-India Citroën Basalt to the South African market. The Basalt competes in the relatively niche coupe-SUV segment against models like the Tata Curvv and Maruti Suzuki Fronx.

Citroen Basalt Now Exported To South Africa

Multinational auto manufacturer Stellantis which owns Citroen has officially started shipments from April 30, 2026, with the Basalt being manufactured at its Chennai facility. This marks another step in Stellantis' strategy to expand its export footprint using India as a key production hub.

Stellantis is already present in the South African market with India-made products, and the Basalt now becomes the latest addition to its export portfolio. With this milestone, the company has also crossed cumulative exports of over 10,000 units. Notably, the Basalt has been developed for both domestic and global markets, with up to 95% localisation.

India continues to play a crucial role for the brand in terms of manufacturing and export capabilities. The Basalt stands out as one of the more premium and design-focused offerings in its segment, appealing to both domestic and international buyers.

Citroen Basalt X Specs

In India, the Basalt X coupe SUV is priced from ₹8.55 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a distinctive design with a sculpted piano-black grille, LED Vision projector headlamps, 3D-effect tail lamps, and diamond-cut alloy wheels, giving it a strong road presence.

Under the hood, it is offered with a 1.2L PureTech 82 naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 1.2L PureTech 110 turbo-petrol engine paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Key highlights include ventilated seats, six airbags, a 4-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, Citroën Connect infotainment system, steering-mounted controls, rear AC vents, wireless charging, and MyCitroën Connect with over 40 smart features.

Apart from the Basalt, Citroën also manufactures models like the C3, eC3, Aircross, and C5 Aircross in India. The company operates two manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu - the Chennai plant for vehicle assembly and the Hosur facility for engines and gearboxes.