Citroen’s next SUV spotted undisguised, likely to launch in June
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The Citroen Basalt SUV is likely to compete with Tata Motors’ upcoming Curvv SUV. As part of that, the Basalt will be the third model from the French auto giant
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French auto giant Citroen is planning to launch its third SUV in India after the C5 Aircross and C3 Aircross. The upcoming SUV named Basalt has been seen testing on Indian roads several times. In the latest spy shots captured in Tiruvallur, Tail Nadu, the Basalt SUV was spotted without any camouflage. The images, presumably of the entry-level variant of the SUV, reveal the exterior design elements in full. The Basalt SUV is expected to enter India in the second half of this year.
The latest spy shots show the Citroen Basalt SUV from the rear and sides. Both images capture the SUV’s coupe-styled design with a sloping roof that merges with the boot. It gets large wheel arches on the sides with black highlights around the windows from A pillar to C pillar, black ORVMs, black bumper at the rear and wrap-around taillights. The wheels on the test mule are not alloy. However, it is expected that the SUV will come with a choice of 15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheel sets when launched.
Previous spy shots of the Citroen Basalt SUV have already revealed what the front face of the vehicle will look like. Based largely on the Basalt Vision concept, the SUV will offer projector LED projector headlights and DRLs at the front, body-color bumpers with fog lamps and a slim grille with Citroen logo.
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In terms of features, the Basalt SUV is likely to be offered with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, auto-dimming IRVM, rain sensing wipers, keyless entry, push. -Button start and ventilated seats. Citroen will also enhance the safety of the Basalt SUV with features like six airbags, ISOFIX points and seat belt reminders standard across all variants.
Citroen is yet to reveal more details about the Basalt SUV’s powertrain. However, the French carmaker is expected to equip the SUV with its 1.2-litre turbo petrol motor which is also offered with the C3 Aircross SUV. The engine can be offered with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmission units. The engine is capable of generating 109 bhp of power and 205 Nm of peak torque.
The Citroen Basalt SUV is likely to take on the upcoming Tata Curvv SUV when both the models are launched later this year. The price of the SUV is likely to start from around ₹12 lakh (ex-showroom).
Date of first publication: 10 May 2024, 10:43 AM IST
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