The Citroën Basalt is a
subcompact crossover SUV developed for
emerging markets
An emerging market (or an emerging country or an emerging economy) is a market that has some characteristics of a developed market, but does not fully meet its standards. This includes markets that may become developed markets in the future or we ...
such as
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
and
South America
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.
The design was previewed by the "Basalt Vision"
concept car
A concept car (also known as a concept vehicle or show vehicle) is a car made to showcase new styling or new technology. Concept cars are often exhibited at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not ...
, presented in March 2024. The production model was unveiled on 2 August 2024, with teaser images being published early in July.
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.
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.
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
The Citroën GS is a front-engine, front-drive, four or five door, five passenger family car manufactured and marketed by Citroën in two series: for model years 1970–1979 in fastback saloon and estate bodystyles and subsequently as the GSA f ...
Basalte.
Safety
In 2024, the Basalt for India received 4 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from
Bharat NCAP
The Bharat New Car Assessment Program, also known as the Bharat NCAP, is the official New Car Assessment Program for India. Cars sold in the country will be assigned by star ratings based on their safety performance. It was implemented in phase ...
(similar to
Global NCAP
Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) is a project of the Towards Zero Foundation, a UK-registered charity. The programme serves as an umbrella organisation encouraging co-operation between the various New Car Assessment Programmes ...
2023, based on
Latin NCAP
The Latin New Car Assessment Programme (Latin NCAP) is an Automobile safety rating, automobile safety assessment programme for Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2010, it offers independent information to consumers about the safety l ...
2016).
Sales
References
External links
Official website(India)
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Basalt
Basalt (; ) is an aphanite, aphanitic (fine-grained) extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of low-viscosity lava rich in magnesium and iron (mafic lava) exposed at or very near the planetary surface, surface of a terrestrial ...
Cars introduced in 2024
Cars of Brazil
Subcompact cars
Hatchbacks
Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Latin NCAP superminis