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Citroen Basalt

₹7.99 - 11.49 LakhLive*Avg. Ex-Showroom

Built with a focus on driver satisfaction and passenger comfort, the Citroen Basalt is an attractive SUV priced from ₹7.99 - 11.49 Lakh, featuring versatile Petrol powertrain options paired with Manual / Automatic transmission choices. Major strengths include unique SUV coupe design at an accessible price point, coupled with 6 standard airbags and robust electronic stability control. Offering an athletic stance and confident posture, it ensures stress-free driving over rough surfaces alongside composed cruising manners.

Citroen Basalt price starts from ₹7.99 Lakh for the base model and goes up to ₹11.49 Lakh for the top model (avg. ex-showroom) as of October 2026.

Citroen Basalt Price Details:

  • Base Variant (You): ₹7.99 Lakh
  • Top Variant (Max): ₹11.49 Lakh
  • Estimated On-Road Price: ₹8.95 Lakh - ₹12.87 Lakh

Citroen Basalt Engine & Variant Options:

  • Engine Options: Standard
  • Transmission: Manual / Automatic
  • Variants: Available in 3 variants.

Citroen Basalt Best Variant: Which Variant Should You Buy?

Short Answer: The Plus is our top recommendation for most buyers.

Our Recommended Citroen Basalt Variant

Top Pick

Plus

StandardManualPetrol18.0 kmpl
₹9.99 Lakh
Ex-Showroom Price
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The Plus hits the sweet spot in the Citroen Basalt lineup. It provides essential modern features, excellent safety basics, and great driving dynamics without the steep premium demanded by the top-spec Max. Unless you absolutely require flagship-tier features (like ADAS or panoramic sunroofs), this is the smartest place to put your money.

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

While the Plus costs ₹2 Lakh more than the base model to buy, let's see how much it actually costs to own over 5 years (assuming 10,000 km/year).
Cost Area (5 Yrs)Base (You)Pick (Plus)Top (Max)
Purchase Price₹7.99 Lakh₹9.99 Lakh₹11.49 Lakh
Estimated Fuel₹2.78 Lakh₹2.78 Lakh₹2.78 Lakh
Insurance (Est.)₹1.2 Lakh₹1.5 Lakh₹1.72 Lakh
Service (Est.)₹39,950₹49,950₹57,450
Minus Resale Value-₹4 Lakh-₹5 Lakh-₹5.75 Lakh
Total Net Cost (5Y)₹8.37 Lakh₹9.77 Lakh₹10.82 Lakh

Best Citroen Basalt Variant by Use Case

Best Automatic

For stress-free city traffic driving.

Max
₹11.49 Lakh

On a Strict Budget

Core performance without the premium features.

You
₹7.99 Lakh

Highway Cruising

Maximum power, stability, and safety tech.

Max
₹11.49 Lakh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Citroen Basalt variant offers the best value for money?
The Plus is generally considered the best value-for-money variant. Priced at ₹9.99 Lakh ex-showroom, it offers the essential modern features you need without the expensive luxury add-ons of the top trims.
Is the You worth buying?
Yes, if you are on a strict budget. The base You gives you the exact same engine (Standard) and core structural safety as the top models, but you will miss out on premium interior features and advanced technology.
Which Citroen Basalt automatic variant is best?
We recommend the Max for buyers seeking an automatic transmission. It combines driving convenience for city traffic with a well-rounded feature list at a reasonable price of ₹11.49 Lakh.