Citroën Basalt
{{Short description|Subcompact crossover SUV}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Citroën Basalt
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| manufacturer = Citroën
| model_code = CC26
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| production = 2024–present
| assembly = India: Tiruvallur (Citroën India)
Brazil: Porto Real (Stellantis do Brasil)
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| class = Subcompact crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door coupe SUV
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform = Smart Car Platform
| related = Citroën C3 (CC21)
Citroën C3 Aircross (CC24)
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| 1.0 L FireFly turbo I3 flex fuel
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| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2670|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4300|mm|in|1}}
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The Citroën Basalt is a subcompact crossover SUV developed for emerging markets such as India and South America.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-28 |title=Citroën Basalt Vision (2024) debuts as a sleek SUV coupe |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/714195/citroen-basalt-vision-suv-coupe-study-revealed/ |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Motor1.com |language=en-gb}}
The design was previewed by the "Basalt Vision" concept car, presented in March 2024.{{Cite news |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2024-03-27 |title=Citroen Basalt Vision Previews Budget-Friendly Coupe SUV For Emerging Markets |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2024/03/citroen-basalt-vision-previews-brands-first-suv-coupe-for-india-and-south-america/ |work=Carscoops}} The production model was unveiled on 2 August 2024, with teaser images being published early in July.{{Cite web |last=Mondal |first=Saptarshi |date=2024-08-02 |title=Citroen Basalt interior, exterior revealed |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/citroen-basalt-interior-exterior-revealed-432344 |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Autocar India |language=en}}{{cite news |last=Leblanc |first=Johann |date=2024-03-25 |title=Citroën Basalt (2024). La version de série de la C3 SUV-coupé qui ne viendra pas en France |url=https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/citroen-basalt-2024-la-c3-suv-coupe-qui-ne-viendra-pas-en-france-30032909.html |newspaper=www.largus.fr}}
Markets
= India =
The Basalt was launched in India on 30 August 2024, with three trim levels: You, Plus and Max. Two engine options are available: a 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Citroen Basalt SUV Coupe Deliveries Begin |url=https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/citroen-basalt-suvcoupe-deliveries-commence-33097.htm |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=CarDekho |language=en}}
= Brazil =
The Basalt was launched in Brazil on 2 October 2024, with three trim levels: Feel, Shine and First Edition. Two engine options are available: a 1.0-litre petrol and a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-02 |title=Citroën Basalt chega a partir de R$ 89.990, como SUV cupê mais barato do Brasil; veja detalhes e versões |url=https://g1.globo.com/carros/noticia/2024/10/02/citroen-basalt-chega-a-partir-de-r-89990-como-suv-cupe-mais-barato-do-brasil-veja-detalhes-e-versoes.ghtml |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=G1 |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-07 |title=Teste: Citroën Basalt é mais barato e espaçoso que Nivus e Fastback |url=https://autoesporte.globo.com/carros/testes-de-carros/review/2024/10/teste-citroen-basalt-mais-barato-espacoso-nivus-fastback.ghtml |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=AutoEsporte |language=pt-br}}{{Cite web |title=Citroën Basalt estreia por R$ 89.990 como o SUV mais barato do Brasil |url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/novo-citroen-basalt-estreia-por-r-89-990-como-o-suv-mais-barato-do-brasil |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=Quatro Rodas |language=pt-BR}}
The same month, Citroën introduces a second concept car based on the Basalt named Citroën Basalt Vision Dakr Concept. It has a black paintwork with some red elements, referencing the Citroën GS Basalte.{{Cite web |title=Contacto en Brasil: Citroën Basalt |url=https://ar.motor1.com/reviews/735573/contacto-brasil-citroen-basalt/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |website=Motor1.com |language=es-ar}}
Safety
In 2024, the Basalt for India received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Bharat NCAP (similar to Global NCAP 2023, based on Latin NCAP 2016).{{Cite web|url=https://www.bncap.in/vehicle/citroen-basalt/|title=CITROEN-BASALT – bncap|website=www.bncap.in}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
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| Brazil |
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| 2024 |
References
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External links
- [https://www.citroen.in/basalt-suv-coupe-car Official website] (India)
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Category:Cars introduced in 2024