Citroen Basalt X Teased Ahead Of September Launch; Bookings Open

Citroen has shared the first images of the Basalt X, along with opening the order books for the coupe-SUV, ahead of its launch in September. Likely to go on sale alongside the standard Basalt - as seen with the C3 & C3 X – the Basalt X on the surface looks no different from the standard model, though the main changes appear to be inside the cabin. The booking amount is set at Rs 11,000.

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Centre console looks to get a revamped look with higher set air-con controls and new sleeker vents.

The sole image of the exterior shows the Basalt X decked out in black, wearing the same design alloy wheels as the current model. The interior teaser images preview a predominantly black interior with brown/bronze inserts noticeable in some areas, suggesting that the Basalt X could come with a Dark Edition variant from the start. A closer look at the teaser images does, however, reveal a slew of changes.

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Dashbaord could get a more squared out look with a dual tone black and brown finish.

The dashboard looks to be set for a notable overhaul, with the images suggesting a more squared-off look replete with a dual-tone finish and a patterned finish along the edge of the upper dashboard panel. The centre console also looks to be redesigned with new, sleeker air-con vents, contrast trim inserts and the air-con controls now sitting higher up on the centre stack. The hazard light switch has also been moved from the base of the centre console to between the air-con vents. The Coupe-SUV also looks to gain leatherette upholstery - at least in the top variant.

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Top variants to get leatherette upholstery.

On the feature front, expect the Basalt to also gain some of the features offered in the new C3 X, such as key-less go, a 360-degree cameras and more. Mechanically, the Basalt X is unlikely to get any changes with the same pair of 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engines continuing to feature under the hood. The former will be offered with a manual gearbox as standard, with the latter offered with both manual and torque converter automatic gearbox options.