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Chennai, August 2024: Following its successful nationwide unveil, Citroën India is excited to unveil the Citroën Basalt at its Chennai Market. The event marks the next phase of Citroën’s commitment to bringing innovative, stylish, and accessible vehicles closer to consumers across markets in India. The showcase held at VTK Citroën showrooms at Nungambakkam & OMR, enabled local customers to engage and explore firsthand the exceptional features and distinctive design of the all-new Citroën Basalt.
The Citroën Basalt, already creating waves across the country, is available for booking at all Citroën dealerships, including VTK Automobiles Pvt Ltd. With its exclusive introductory price of INR 7.99 lacs, the Basalt combines French elegance with advanced technology and practicality, making it an attractive choice for discerning Indian drivers.
The Citroën Basalt is designed to cater to the evolving needs of the modern Indian consumer, offering a unique blend of comfort, safety, and performance. Its striking design, coupled with spacious interiors and cutting-edge features, ensures that the Basalt stands out in the competitive Indian automotive landscape.
“The unveiling of the Citroën Basalt at VTK Automobiles PvtLtd, following our all-India unveil, is a proud moment for us. The positive reception across the country reaffirms our belief in Basalt’s potential to redefine the driving experience for Indian customers. Priced at an introductory amount of INR 7.99 lacs, the Basalt is a testament to our commitment to delivering value without compromising on style or substance. We are confident that the Basalt will continue to garner attention and admiration across India” said Shishir Mishra, Brand Director, Citroën India.
Commenting on the launch, Mr Venkat Teja, Dealer Principal –VTK Citroën Nungambakkam and VTK Citroën OMR said “We are incredibly excited to showcase the all-new Citroën Basalt with dynamic SUV Coupe design, advanced features and outstanding comfort to our customers. We take pride in bringing Citroën’s commitment to top-notch experience to Chennai. We’re confident that it will exceed expectations and become a favouriteamong consumers.”
Citroën India’s strategic expansion across key cities, reflects the brand’s dedication to reaching out to more customers and providing them with vehicles that resonate with their lifestylesand preferences. The introduction of the Citroën Basalt is another step towards solidifying Citroën’s presence in India.
BOOKINGS OPEN
The Citroën Basalt is available in five striking monotone colors: Garnet Red, Cosmo Blue, Polar White, Platinum Grey and Steel Grey. For an added touch of style, a black dual-tone roof option is offered with Polar White and Garnet Red.
To allow customers to personalize their Basalt, over 70 accessories are available. With an introductory price starting at INR 7.99 Lakh, deliveries are set to begin in September 2024.
Customers can secure their Basalt with a booking amount of INR 11,001 at VTK Citroën showrooms nationwide or online through the Citroën India website www.Citroën.in.
ANNEXURE
BOLD DESIGN
The Citroën Basalt captivates with its bold proportions and smooth, flowing lines, conveying a constant sense of motion. Its seamless roofline and expansive tailgate enhance accessibility while preserving the sleek coupé silhouette. Elegant coloraccents near the rear windows and front bumper add a sophisticated touch, perfectly aligning with Citroën’s distinctive design DNA.
The Basalt’s assertive front end features Citroën’s signature rounded design, with a high, horizontal bonnet marked by concave indentations. Trademark chrome chevrons stretch across the width of the body, seamlessly integrating with Citroën’s LED Vision Projector lighting technology to enhance the Basalt’s high-tech credentials and ensure maximum visibility. The Y-shaped LED daytime running lights further emphasize the bonnet’s clamshell design, adding to its striking presence.
INTUITIVE TECH
The Citroën Basalt is well equipped with technology features designed for modern drivers. At its core is the 26 cm Citroën Connect in-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system, offering seamless Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. Complementing this is the 17.7 cm Intelli-Smart Driver Information System, ensuring that essential driving data is always within easy reach.
For added convenience, the Basalt includes 3 USB ports and a 15-watt Smart Wireless Charger, ensuring your devices stay powered and secure. The MyCitroën Connect feature offers 40 smart features, including remote start/stop, pre-cooling and intrusion alerts, keeping the occupants connected with the Basalt at all times.
ADVANCED COMFORT®
The Citroën Basalt redefines comfort and serenity in its segment, featuring a class-leading wheelbase of 2651 mm. This results in one of the largest cabin spaces available, with generous legroom of up to 980 mm for second-row passengers. Enhancing long-drive comfort, the Basalt introduces a first-in-segment innovative ‘Smart Tilt Cushion’ that offers enhanced thigh support adjustment up to 87 mm.
The Advanced Comfort headrest, another first in its segment, provides rear passengers with lateral head support for a more relaxing ride. All models come standard with Citroën’s Advanced Comfort® Suspension and Advanced Comfort® seats, delivering a smooth ‘Flying Carpet’-like ride that Citroën is renowned for. To ensure all occupants remain comfortable, even in extreme weather conditions, the Basalt is equipped with a Tropicalized Auto Climate Control system, offering best-in-class cooling. Rear seat passengers can easily control airflow through vents located in the rear of the centre console, ensuring a pleasant journey for everyone.
SAFETY PLUS
The Citroën Basalt sets a new benchmark in safety with over 40+ active and passive safety features as standard. Its intelligently designed body structure, utilizing high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS), ensures optimal protection by efficiently managing front and side impacts and minimizing cabin intrusion.
Enhancing its safety credentials, the Basalt boasts of advanced features such as 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Stop/Start technology, and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard across variants. These features work in harmony to provide a secure and confident driving experience, making safety a top priority for every journey.
PERFORMANCE
The Citroën Basalt stands out with its globally acclaimed, award-winning engine options. It features the advanced 1.2 L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and PURETECH 82 engines, delivering up to 110ps and 205Nm of torque. Drivers can choose between 5MT, 6MT, and 6AT configurations, ensuring a versatile and dynamic driving experience.
Designed to conquer tough roads, the Basalt offers an impressive ground clearance of 180 mm, making it adept at handling challenging terrains with ease.
CITROËN’S LEGACY OF INNOVATION
Citroën has a storied history of automotive innovation, from pioneering front-wheel-drive technology with the Traction Avant in 1931 to setting new benchmarks in ride comfort with advanced suspension systems. The Basalt embodies this legacy, reflecting Citroën’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and technology. Traditionally, coupés have been associated with the luxury segment, the Basalt SUV coupé addresses the demand for a mainstream vehicle that merges the sporty appeal of a coupé with the versatility of an SUV.
Citroën
Since 1919, Citroën has been creating automobiles, technologies, and mobility solutions to respond to changes in society. A brand of boldness and innovation, Citroën places peace of mind and well-being at the heart of its customer experience and offers a wide range of models, from the distinctive Ami, an electric mobility object designed for the city, to saloons, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, most of which are available in electric or rechargeable hybrid versions. A pioneer brand in the services and attention paid to its private and professional customers, Citroën is present in 101 countries and has a network of 6,200 points of sale and service throughout the world.
