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Citroen Basalt

Citroen's coupe-roofed SUV, now sold as the Basalt X, offers a lot of car for compact-SUV money: 4.35 metres long, a 2,651 mm wheelbase and a 470-litre boot. It suits buyers who want space and a comfortable ride at a lower price than a Creta or Seltos, as long as they pick a turbo variant.

₹8.55 – 14.11 lakhEx-showroom, October 2026

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Seating: 5
Engine: 1199 cc
Mileage: 18.0–19.5 km/l

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At a glance

Six airbags and ESP on every variant
110 PS turbo with up to 205 Nm (automatic)
470 litres of boot
2,651 mm wheelbase, 4,352 mm long
Base 82 PS engine is manual only
Ventilated seats and 360 camera at Max

Our pick at each price

Plus Turbo₹11.57 lakh
The manual at ₹11.57 lakh pairs the 110 PS turbo with the touchscreen, wireless phone mirroring, auto AC, keyless entry and LED headlamps. It skips only the Max comforts most people can live without.
Max Turbo₹12.62 lakh
If you want an automatic and ventilated seats, the Max Turbo automatic at ₹13.89 lakh adds the six-speed torque converter, 360-degree camera and wireless charger. It undercuts similarly kitted rivals.

Rivals

Tata Punch EV₹9.79 – 12.99 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh
Kia Sonet₹7.45 – 14.36 lakh

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Citroen Basalt specifications

Mileage (ARAI)18.0–19.5 km/l
TransmissionManual, Automatic
Body typeSUV
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199 cc
Seating capacity5

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Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol
Gearboxes	Manual, Automatic
Power	110 PS
Torque	205 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)	18.0–19.5 km/l
Seats	5
Length	4352 mm
Width	1765 mm
Height	1593 mm
Wheelbase	2651 mm
Ground clearance	180 mm
Boot space	470 litres
Fuel tank	45 litres

Citroen Basalt variants: price and features

Base variant
Basalt
You
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.0 km/l
₹8.55 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Hill-hold assist
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- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Hill-hold assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Digital instrument cluster
- 16-inch steel wheels
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Basalt
You Comfort Edition
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.0 km/l
₹8.75 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.20 lakh more than You for
- Beige leatherette seats
- Otherwise as You
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Basalt
Plus
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.0 km/l
₹9.99 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.24 lakh more than You Comfort Edition for
- LED projector headlamps
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
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- LED projector headlamps
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Automatic climate control
- Keyless entry with push-button start
- Tyre pressure monitor
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Basalt
Plus Comfort Edition
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.0 km/l
₹9.99 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Beige leatherette seats
- Otherwise as Plus
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Basalt
You Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 19.5 km/l
₹9.99 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- 110 PS 1.2 turbo petrol
- 6-speed manual
- You-level equipment
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Basalt
Max
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 18.0 km/l
₹11.34 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.35 lakh more than You Turbo for
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloys
- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
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- 16-inch diamond-cut alloys
- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charger
- Auto-dimming mirror
- LED fog lamps
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Basalt
Plus Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 19.5 km/l
₹11.57 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.23 lakh more than Max for
- 110 PS 1.2 turbo petrol
- Front and rear skid plates
- Plus-level equipment
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- 110 PS 1.2 turbo petrol
- LED fog lamps
- Front and rear skid plates
- Plus-level equipment
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Basalt
Plus Turbo Comfort Edition
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 19.5 km/l
₹11.57 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Beige leatherette seats
- Otherwise as Plus Turbo
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Basalt
Max Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 19.5 km/l
₹12.62 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.05 lakh more than Plus Turbo Comfort Edition for
- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charger
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- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloys
- Brown leatherette upholstery
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Basalt
Plus Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 18.7 km/l
₹12.82 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.20 lakh more than Max Turbo for
- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- 205 Nm torque
- Cruise control
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- 6-speed torque-converter automatic
- 205 Nm torque
- Cruise control
- LED fog lamps
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Basalt
Plus Turbo Comfort Edition
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 18.7 km/l
₹12.82 lakhOn-road price
Key features
- Beige leatherette seats
- Otherwise as Plus Turbo automatic
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Basalt
Max Turbo Dual Tone
Petrol · 1199 cc · Manual · 19.5 km/l
₹12.84 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.02 lakh more than Plus Turbo Comfort Edition for
- Black contrast roof
- Otherwise as Max Turbo
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Basalt
Max Turbo
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 18.7 km/l
₹13.89 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹1.05 lakh more than Max Turbo Dual Tone for
- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Connected-car features
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- Ventilated front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Connected-car features
- In-car voice assistant
- Wireless phone charger
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Top variant
Basalt
Max Turbo Dual Tone
Petrol · 1199 cc · Automatic · 18.7 km/l
₹14.11 lakhOn-road price
Pay ₹0.22 lakh more than Max Turbo for
- Black contrast roof
- Otherwise as Max Turbo automatic
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Our verdict on the Basalt

The Basalt is the value play among larger compact SUVs. You get a long body, a roomy rear seat and a big boot, and Citroen now gives six airbags and ESP to every variant. Pick carefully. The cheapest versions use the 82 PS non-turbo engine, which feels stretched in a car this size, so we would treat ₹11.57 lakh for the Plus Turbo as the real starting price. The interior is plainer than a Creta or Seltos, the dealer network is thin outside big cities, and resale values for Citroen are still unproven. If those don't put you off, a turbo Basalt is roomier for the money than most of its rivals. The festive discounts on offer this month make a good deal better.

Good things

Big body for the price: 4,352 mm long, 2,651 mm wheelbase and a 470-litre boot
Six airbags, ESP and hill hold on every variant, including the base You
The 1.2 turbo makes 110 PS and up to 205 Nm, with a proper torque-converter automatic
Max trim brings ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera at around ₹11–14 lakh

Could be better

The 82 PS non-turbo engine is underpowered for a car this size and comes only with a manual
Cabin quality and design feel more budget than a Creta, Seltos or Kushaq
Small Citroen dealer and service network, and unproven resale value
Fourteen variants, several of which differ only by seat colour or roof paint

Citroen Basalt colours and photos

Colours on sale

Polar White
Steel Grey
Perla Nera Black
Garnet Red
Galaxy Blue
Garnet Red with Perla Nera Black Roof
Polar White with Perla Nera Black Roof

Citroen Basalt: a big SUV body at a compact SUV price

The Basalt is a coupe-styled SUV built on the same base as the C3 Aircross. Citroen refreshed it as the Basalt X in September 2026 and kept the core offer: a 4.35-metre body, a 2,651 mm wheelbase, 180 mm of ground clearance and a 470-litre boot, at prices from ₹8.55 lakh to ₹14.11 lakh ex-showroom. That puts it against cars such as the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta on size while charging closer to Nexon and Brezza money.

Two engines are offered, both 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrols. The non-turbo version makes 82 PS and 115 Nm and comes only with a five-speed manual. The turbo makes 110 PS, with 190 Nm when paired with the six-speed manual and 205 Nm with the six-speed torque-converter automatic. Claimed economy is 18.0 km/l for the non-turbo, 19.5 km/l for the turbo manual and 18.7 km/l for the automatic.

Equipment is split into You, Plus and Max trims. Every Basalt now has six airbags, ESP, hill hold, ISOFIX mounts and rear parking sensors. Plus adds the 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless phone mirroring, automatic climate control, keyless entry and LED projector headlamps. Max adds diamond-cut alloys, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, a wireless charger and an auto-dimming mirror.

Which variant should you buy?

The Plus Turbo manual at ₹11.57 lakh. It has the engine the car needs and the features you will use daily: the big touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, auto AC and keyless entry. Go up to the Max Turbo only if ventilated seats and the 360-degree camera matter to you. The Comfort Editions are worth having if you prefer beige seats, since they cost the same as or close to the trim they are based on.

Turbo or non-turbo?

Turbo, unless your budget stops at ₹10 lakh. The 82 PS non-turbo engine was designed for the smaller C3 hatchback and has to work hard in a 4.35-metre SUV, especially with passengers and luggage. The turbo adds 28 PS and more than 75 Nm, and its manual version even claims better economy. The cheapest way in is the You Turbo at ₹9.99 lakh, but that variant misses the touchscreen and auto AC.

Manual or automatic?

The automatic is a six-speed torque converter, which is smoother in traffic than the AMTs found in cheaper cars. It costs ₹1.25 lakh more than the manual at both Plus Turbo and Max Turbo, and it adds cruise control and slightly more torque. If you drive mostly in the city, we think it is worth the premium. The non-turbo engine has no automatic option.

How does it compare with the Tata Curvv?

Both are coupe-roofed SUVs in the same price band. The Curvv has a richer cabin, a diesel option and more features at the top end. The Basalt is cheaper like for like, gives six airbags and ESP from the base variant, and has a softer ride. If you want the most equipment and a stronger brand network, look at the Curvv. If you want space and comfort for less, the Basalt is the better buy.

Basalt vs rivals

Spec	Citroen Basalt₹8.55 – 14.11 lakh	Tata Punch EV₹9.79 – 12.99 lakh	Mahindra XUV 3XO₹7.79 – 15.04 lakh	Kia Sonet₹7.45 – 14.36 lakh	Hyundai Venue₹8.00 – 15.65 lakh
Body	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
Fuel	Petrol	Electric	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol, Diesel	Petrol, Diesel
Engines	1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol	Electric	1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 TGDi, 1.5 diesel	1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo, 1.5 diesel	1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo, 1.5 diesel
Power	110 PS	88–129 PS	131 PS	120 PS	120 PS
Gearbox	Manual, Automatic	Single-speed	Manual, AMT, Automatic	Manual, iMT, Automatic, DCT	Manual, Automatic
Mileage	18.0–19.5 km/l	365–468 km claimed (MIDC)	17.96–21.2 km/l	18.6–22.3 km/l	17.9–20.99 km/l
Seats	5	5	5	5	5
Boot	470 litres	366 litres	364 litres	385 litres	375 litres
Compare	Viewing	Basalt vs Punch EV	Basalt vs XUV 3XO	Basalt vs Sonet	Basalt vs Venue

Citroen Basalt mileage

1199 cc, PetrolManual
Claimed (ARAI)
18.0 km/l / 19.5 km/l
Variants
10
1199 cc, PetrolAutomatic
Claimed (ARAI)
18.7 km/l
Variants
4

Citroen Basalt on-road price and EMI

Every state →

New Delhi₹9.59 – 16.30 lakh
Mumbai₹9.95 – 16.62 lakh
Bengaluru₹10.32 – 17.55 lakh
Chennai₹10.10 – 17.43 lakh
Kolkata₹9.85 – 16.30 lakh
Bhopal₹9.68 – 16.30 lakh

Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.

Basalt EMI

₹14,365 a month

On ₹8.55 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹1.71 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹1.78 lakh.

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Citroen Basalt FAQ

What is the price of the Citroen Basalt in India?

The Citroen Basalt costs ₹8.55 to 14.11 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.

Which fuel options does the Citroen Basalt come with?

The Citroen Basalt is sold with petrol power (1.2 petrol, 1.2 turbo petrol).

What is the mileage of the Citroen Basalt?

The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Citroen Basalt is 18.0–19.5 km/l.

How many people can the Citroen Basalt seat?

The Citroen Basalt is a 5-seater suv.

What is the length of the Citroen Basalt?

The Citroen Basalt is 4352 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1593 mm tall, with a 2651 mm wheelbase.

How much boot space does the Citroen Basalt have?

The Citroen Basalt has 470 litres of boot space.

Does the Citroen Basalt come with an automatic gearbox?

The Citroen Basalt is offered with manual, automatic gearboxes.

What is the ground clearance of the Citroen Basalt?

The Citroen Basalt has 180 mm of ground clearance.

Which Citroen Basalt variant should I buy?

It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.