Citroen Basalt X prices hiked by up to ₹40,000

Citroen C3, Basalt, Aircross witness price hike of up to ₹20,000 in India

Citroen Basalt coupe SUV becomes costlier. Old vs new prices compared for buyers
Citroen has increased the price of its coupe SUV, the Basalt. The Citroen Basalt prices have now become costlier by ₹20,000 across the entire lineup. With this, all the variants of the Citroen Basalt have become pricier by ₹20,000. Interestingly, Basalt is not the only Citroen car that has received a price hike, but several other models of the brand too have become pricier.

Citroen C3, Aircross, Basalt prices hiked: Here are the new prices

Citroen Basalt, Aircross, C3 prices hiked by up to Rs 45,000
Citroen has hiked prices of the Basalt, Aircross and C3 models in India. The prices have increased by Rs 20,000 for the Basalt, by up to Rs 45,000 for the Aircross and by up to Rs 40,000 for the C3. Except for the prices, no other changes have been made to the Citroen offerings.

Citroen Basalt Turbo AT vs Skoda Slavia AT: Performance compared
If you are in the market for a performance-oriented midsize vehicle, the Citroen Basalt coupe-SUV and the Skoda Slavia sedan can be prime contenders to suit your requirements. Both offer similar specifications with their turbo-petrol automatic options. But which of these offers better real-world performance? Let’s find out. 

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Citroen Basalt X AT vs Skoda Slavia AT: Real world mileage compared
Due to the Citroen Basalt X's price points and body style, it can be considered an alternative to midsize SUVs like the Tata Curvv (another coupe-SUV), and Hyundai Creta and Maruti Victoris, and similar-sized sedans, like the Skoda Slavia. In fact, the Citroen and the Skoda (and by extension the Volkswagen Virtus) not only have comparable ground clearances of 180mm and 179mm, respectively, the Basalt X Turbo and the Slavia 1.0 Turbo variants share the same Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic gearbox and near-identical ARAI efficiency figures. We find out which turbo-petrol engine and automatic gearbox combination is more fuel efficient in the real world with our exhaustive mileage tests.

Should You Buy a Citroën Basalt X? Pros and Cons Explained
The Citroen Basalt X is one of Citroen’s contenders in the competitive mid-size SUV space, which brings a coupe-SUV design that is rare to see among mass market SUVs. If you’re looking to buy a coupe-SUV in the market, we help you decide whether to buy a Basalt X through our comprehensive pros and cons list.

Citroen Basalt X real world fuel economy tested, explained
Citroen has breathed new life into the Basalt by introducing a more premium interior, additional features, and a refreshed identity — now called the Basalt X. It’s offered with two engine options: an 82hp, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a 110hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol that comes with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

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Citroen Basalt X You review: More affordable than a Dzire
Citroen recently introduced the Basalt X, giving this stylish coupe-crossover an extensive update. With this, Citroen has addressed some of its shortcomings and has made this car a lot more appealing – it gets a completely new interior and a longer list of features. Powertrain options have been carried over from the previous version – there’s an 82hp 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 110hp 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol mated to either a 6-speed manual or an automatic gearbox. The focus of this text is on its petrol engine to see whether it is worth considering.

Citroen Aircross X may follow Basalt X, teased ahead of imminent launch. What's on offer?
Citroen India has released a new teaser for the Citroen Aircross X, which is slated for the festive season launch. The teaser hints that the upcoming model will follow the Citroen Basalt X in terms of some interior detailing and features. With pre-bookings already open for the SUV, the French automaker is expecting to fetch a sales spike during this festive season, buoyed by the introduction of the Basalt X and Aircross X.

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Which Citroen Basalt X variant should you consider buying?
Citroen India rejigged the Basalt variant lineup in September 2025, adding an 'X' suffix as well as new features. It is now called the Citroen Basalt X, and due to the new GST rates on cars, the prices of the coupe SUV have also fallen significantly. Continue reading, as we have detailed below variant-wise Basalt X prices, powertrain options and features. There's a variant recommendation, too, so that you can make a well-informed decision.

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Citroen Basalt X launched at Rs 7.95 lakh
Citroen has rejigged the Basalt coupe SUV’s variant line-up, adding a new 'X' suffix to its name, feature improvements to its top-spec Max trim level, and price drops across the range. The Basalt X price starts at Rs 7.95 lakh (introductory). Pre-bookings for the Basalt X have been open since August 22 for a token amount of Rs 11,000.

Citroen Basalt announced as official safety car, medical car for JKNRC
Citroen India has announced a partnership with JK Tyre for the 28th edition of the National Racing Championship (JKNRC). Citroen will supply the championship with the Basalt coupe-SUV for safety car and medical car duties.

Citroen Basalt X bookings open, official images revealed
Citroen recently announced its new business model for the Indian market called Citroen 2.0 Strategy. The first model to be launched under this revised strategy is the Basalt X. The French carmaker filed a trademark for the same sometime back and now it is all geared up to launch this new variant of the coupe SUV.

Citroen Basalt X pre-bookings open in India

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Citroen Basalt X pre-bookings commence
Citroen has opened pre-bookings for the upcoming Basalt X for a token amount of Rs 11,000. While exact details haven’t been revealed yet, the Basalt X – like the recently launched C3 X – is expected to get cosmetic and equipment upgrades. Bookings can be made at Citroen dealerships or on the company’s website.

Citroen to offer C3, Basalt, Aircross & eC3 under ‘Drive’ range for commercial buyers

Citroen C3, Basalt, Aircross to get new top-spec X trim
Citroen India’s three mass-market offerings – the C3 hatchback, Basalt coupe-SUV and Aircross SUV – are set to get a new range-topping trim. The automaker has started a teaser campaign, with the first one hinting at a Citroen C3 X, which gets more features.

Citroen C3, Aircross and Basalt to soon get upgrades, new strategy announced

Citroen announces design, feature upgrades for C3, Basalt and Aircross
Citroen India has announced a few cosmetic and equipment upgrades for the Basalt, Aircross and C3 models. Sales of all three cars have been rather dismal, but the French carmaker hopes to spruce things up with this model intervention. A specific launch timeline, however, is still awaited.

Citroen C3, Basalt, Aircross and eC3 get benefits of upto ₹2.8 lakh

Left-Field Champion: Citroën Basalt
The Basalt wasn’t just any other launch by Citroën; it heralded the brand’s presence in a new segment which has now gained popularity among new car buyers. With its launch, it was clear that you didn’t have to spend premium car money to enjoy a good coupe-SUV. Of course, carmakers like Tata and Mahindra have now upped the game in the space, but where does all that leave Citroën? We take the Basalt for a spin to see how it stacks up against other cars.

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