Citroen Basalt AT: Long Term Test Report. Pros and cons, efficiency and more

Citroen Basalt AT: Long Term Test Report. Pros and cons, efficiency and more
The capable Basalt SUV coupe is an enigmatic machine. Citroen focused to get the basics right and topped it with a price tag that undercuts its immediate rival. Impressive but what it is to actually live with? car&bike’s Girish Karkera explains
0:00: Introduction
1.02: Road Presence
2.04: City Driving
2.29: High-Speed Driving
3.32: Transmission
4.09: Rear-seat comfort
6.07: Dashboard & Infotainment
7.32: Ride quality (this portion can move ahead to before “Transmission 3.32”)
7.46: Fuel Efficiency
8.41: Brakes
9.06: Verdict
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