Customers can choose from five monotone colours: Garnet Red, Cosmo Blue, Polar White, Platinum Grey, and Steel Grey. Additionally, black dual-tone roof options are available with Polar White and Garnet Red. Personalization is encouraged with over 70 accessories to choose from.
Additionally, the quarter saw the expansion of its global footprint, with exports now making up 12% of its engineering revenue, particularly to the U.S. and the European Union. The company also emphasized its focus on developing e-powertrains.
Meanwhile, the Citroen Basalt is turning heads with its bold proportions and smooth, flowing lines, giving it a sense of constant motion. Its seamless roofline and expansive tailgate not only enhance accessibility but also maintain a sleek coupe silhouette. Elegant colour accents near the rear windows and front bumper add a touch of sophistication, aligning perfectly with Citroen's distinctive design DNA.
"The Citroen 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 coupe silhouette. Elegant color accents near the rear windows and front bumper add a sophisticated touch, perfectly aligning with Citroen's distinctive design DNA," the company said.
The front end of the Basalt is assertive, featuring Citroen's signature rounded design. It boasts a high, horizontal bonnet with concave indentations. The trademark chrome chevrons stretch across the width of the body and seamlessly integrate with Citroen's LED Vision Projector lighting technology to enhance its high-tech credentials and ensure maximum visibility. The Y-shaped LED daytime running lights further accentuate the bonnet's clamshell design, adding to its striking presence.
"The Basalt's assertive front end features Citroen'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 Citroen'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," the company said in a media release.
Focusing on technology, the Citroen Basalt is geared towards modern drivers. The vehicle features a 26 cm Citroen Connect In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system with seamless Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. It also includes a 17.7 cm Intelli-Smart Driver Information System that keeps crucial driving data within easy reach. For added convenience, the Basalt is equipped with three USB ports and a 15-watt Smart Wireless Charger, ensuring devices stay powered and secure. The MyCitroen Connect feature offers 40 smart functionalities, including remote start/stop, pre-cooling, and intrusion alerts, keeping occupants connected with the Basalt at all times.
"The Citroen Basalt is well equipped with technology features designed for modern drivers. At its core is the 26 cm Citroen 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," the release added.
"For added convenience, the Basalt includes 3 USB ports and a 15-watt Smart Wireless Charger, ensuring your devices stay powered and secure. The MyCitroen 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."
In terms of comfort, the Citroen Basalt redefines the segment with its class-leading wheelbase of 2651 mm, resulting in one of the largest cabin spaces available. There’s substantial legroom of up to 980 mm for second-row passengers. The Basalt also introduces the Smart Tilt Cushion, offering enhanced thigh support adjustment up to 87 mm. Another first-in-segment is the Advanced Comfort headrest, which provides lateral head support for rear passengers, making longer journeys more comfortable.
"The Citroen 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 Citroen's Advanced Comfort Suspension and Advanced Comfort seats, delivering a smooth flying carpet-like ride that Citroen is renowned for."
To ensure comfort in extreme weather, the Basalt is equipped with a Tropicalized Auto Climate Control system, offering best-in-class cooling. Rear seat passengers can control airflow via vents located in the rear centre console.
"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 center console, ensuring a pleasant journey for everyone."
Safety is a priority for the Citroen Basalt, featuring over 40 active and passive safety elements as standard. The body structure uses high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to manage front and side impacts efficiently, minimizing cabin intrusion. Key advanced safety features include six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Stop/Start technology, and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
"The Citroen 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 advanced features such as six airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, Tire 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."
The Citroen Basalt stands out with its globally acclaimed, award-winning engine options, including the advanced 1.2 L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and PURETECH 82 engines, delivering up to 110 ps and 205 Nm of torque. The vehicle offers versatility with choices between SMT, 6MT, and S&S configurations.
"The Citroen 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 110 ps and 205 Nm of torque. Drivers can choose between SMT, 6MT, and S&S configurations, ensuring a versatile and dynamic driving experience."
"The Citroen Basalt will be 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," the release added.
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