Citroen Basalt X 2025– car dimensions: 4352 mm long, 1765 mm wide and 1593 mm high. Boot space with the seats up is 470 litres.
Higher trims get a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus a 7-inch digital cluster. Automatic climate control with rear vents is available from mid variants, while base models use manual AC. Cruise control with speed limiter appears on select higher automatic versions. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are standard. An optional 360-degree camera is offered on top trims. Ventilated front seats, wireless charging, ambient lighting and the Cara voice assistant feature on Max grades. Six airbags, ESP, hill-hold and TPMS come as standard across the range.
Boot space measures 470 litres with seats up, among the largest in class. The hatch-style tailgate opens wide for easy loading though the lip is high. Rear seats fold flat for extra room but lack a split design.
Front seats are broad and supportive with leatherette on higher grades and ventilated fronts that cool well. Driver height adjustment is available and some top grades add multi-way power. Rear gets generous legroom, a multi-step smart-tilt thigh cushion, winged Advanced Comfort headrests and a centre armrest with cupholders. Soft-touch dash, gold accents and ambient lighting lift the cabin. Headroom stays usable for most despite the coupe roof. No sunroof. Ride is absorbent thanks to the comfort suspension tune.
Petrol 1.2 PureTech 82 or 110 turbo. ARAI 18.0 / 19.5 / 18.7 kmpl
45-litre fuel tank
4-star Bharat NCAP
6 airbags, ESC, hill-hold, ABS with EBD standard
3-year / 100,000 km warranty
Scheduled services from early intervals then every 10,000 km
The Basalt X runs 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engines only. The naturally aspirated unit makes 82 ps and pairs with a five-speed manual at a claimed 18.0 kmpl. The turbo makes 110 ps with 190 Nm on the six-speed manual (19.5 kmpl) or 205 Nm on the six-speed automatic (18.7 kmpl). Tank holds 45 litres. Real-world city figures sit lower, especially with the air-con working hard.
Standard warranty is three years or 100,000 km. Maintenance packages and extended cover are offered. Official schedules list free or early services then intervals at 10,000 km marks. Doorstep service is available in some markets. Network density is thinner outside major cities.
Crash testing returned four stars under Bharat NCAP for adult and child protection. Every car gets six airbags, electronic stability control, hill-hold assist, ABS with EBD and ISOFIX. Higher grades add tyre-pressure monitoring and an optional or pack 360-degree camera. Auto-dimming mirror appears on loaded trims.
Living with it means soft ride that soaks broken roads, class-leading boot space of 470 litres and easy cabin access. Keep up the service schedule for the PureTech engines and check tyre pressures regularly. No diesel option exists.
Length 4352 mm, Width 1765 mm, Height 1593 mm, Wheelbase 2651 mm (Basalt X 2025-)
Sources: manufacturer data, Citroën India BasaltX_Brochure.pdf, CarDekho Basalt X.