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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 Real World Mileage

Actual fuel efficiency based on Indian road conditions and owner reports.

Claimed ARAI Mileage

18.0 kmpl

Tested under ideal conditions

Real World Drop

20% - 30% Lower

In heavy city traffic conditions

City vs Highway Estimates

PowertrainCity (Heavy Traffic)Highway (Cruising)Mixed (Overall)
Petrol Manual12 - 14 kmpl16 - 18 kmpl14 - 16 kmpl
Petrol Automatic11 - 13 kmpl15 - 17 kmpl13 - 15 kmpl
Original Data

500+ Owner Reports

Based on our survey of Citroen Basalt owners across 12 major Indian cities, the most common real-world mileage reported is 14 - 16 kmpl for mixed driving conditions. Owners report that AC usage in summer drops the efficiency by approximately 1.5 to 2 kmpl in stop-and-go traffic.

Expert Verdict on EfficiencyWhile the ARAI claimed figure of 18.0 kmpl is achieved under controlled test conditions, the Citroen Basalt delivers respectable real-world numbers. To maximize efficiency, experts recommend upshifting early (around 2000 RPM) and maintaining a steady 80 kmph on highways.