Pre-bookings for the upcoming Citroen Basalt X have been commenced at a token sum of Rs 11,000. Interested buyers can make bookings at any authorized Citroen dealership or online at the company’s website. Specific details of the new Basalt X variant are yet to revealed. However, teasers suggest that it will be a new top-end trim, featuring new bronze accents inside the cabin.
Citroen Basalt X – Features
The dashboard will receive a new patterned finish along with bronze accents. The AC vents will also look slightly different with bronze highlights. The Basalt X will offer a new black and tan upholstery. Similar to the X trim of the C3 hatchback, the SUV might get additional features such as an optional 360-degree camera, push button start/stop, keyless entry and a new Garnet red colour.
Being positioned as the new top-end trim, the Basalt X will offer all features available on the current range-topping Max trim such as
- 10-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 7-inch digital instrument cluster
- Tilt-adjustable steering
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Height adjustable driver seat
- Semi-leatherette seat upholstery
- Rear seat tilt cushion (AT only)
- Winged headrests at the rear
- Connected car tech
- Rear USB port
- Front sliding centre armrest
- Auto climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Rear view camera
- LED projector headlamps
- Front fog lamps
- Front and rear skid plates
- 16-inch alloys
- Side body cladding with chrome inserts
- Shark fin antenna
- Boot lamp
Citroen Basalt X – Engine Specs
Under the hood, the Basalt X is likely to carry forward the same 1.2L, 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, which delivers a claimed power of 110bhp and 190Nm (MT)/205Nm (AT) of torque.
Citroen Basalt X – Expected Price
The new X trim of the coupe SUV is expected to command a premium of Rs 10,000 – Rs 25,000 over the existing top-end Max variant, which costs Rs 14.10 lakh (ex-showroom).