Citroen India has launched the new Basalt X range at a starting price of ₹7.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The coupe-SUV gets a fresh cabin, more features, and an advanced in-car assistant called CARA, developed in India for global markets.
Citroen Basalt X Price in India
- Base price: ₹7.95 lakh
- Top-end Basalt X MAX: ₹12.89 lakh
- Customer deliveries: Begin before the festive season
Key Features of Citroen Basalt X
- New Premium Cabin: Soft-touch leatherette trim with gold accents, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting
- Infotainment: 26 cm bezel-less touchscreen + 26 cm digital driver display
- Safety (Standard Across Variants):
- Six airbags
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Hill-hold assist & perimeter alarm
- Advanced Features:
- 360-degree camera with 7 viewing modes (optional pack ₹25,000)
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Dual-tone roof option at ₹21,000
Engine & Transmission Options
- 1.2L Turbo Petrol: 110 PS, 205 Nm
- 1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol
- Gearbox options – 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
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CARA – India’s First Intelligent In-Car Companion
The biggest highlight of the Basalt X is CARA, Citroen’s advanced voice-based assistant. Unlike regular voice commands, CARA understands tone and context.
- Understands tone and context (e.g., if you say “I’m tired,” it may suggest a rest stop)
- Controls AC, door locks, navigation, calls, reminders, and music
- Monitors tyre pressure and gives safety alerts
- Share real-time updates on flights, stock market, weather, and cricket scores.
- Supports 52 Indian & international languages, with mid-conversation switching
- Includes SOS emergency alerts & crash response
- Available free for initial bookings of the MAX Automatic variant
Exterior Design
- Piano-black grille with dual chevrons
- LED projector headlights
- 3D-effect tail lamps
- Diamond-cut alloys
- High ground clearance of 180 mm