Complete owner’s guide for the Citroen Basalt with photo, model introduction, full specifications, 5-year India sales report, variant links, 100 reported issues and 1 replacement parts rendered directly in the HTML body for search engines.
Citroen Basalt — a suv engineered for Indian roads.
The Citroen Basalt is a suv sold in India in the ₹9.59–16.13 lakh price range. Available in Petrol, it competes in the suv segment with feature-rich variants, modern safety equipment, and a strong service network across India.
Ex-showroom price: ₹9.59–₹16.13 lakh | Segment: SUV | Fuel: Petrol | Mileage: 14–18 km/l | Seating: 5 persons.
| Engine | 4-cyl Turbo |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5–2.0 L |
| Power | 115–170 PS |
| Torque | 150–250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT / 6AT |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 14–18 km/l |
| Drive Type | FWD/AWD |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 s |
| Seating | 5 persons |
| Boot Space | 433 L |
| Fuel Tank | 50 L |
| Ground Clearance | 198 mm |
| Length × Width × Height | 4365 mm × 1815 mm × 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R17 |
| Airbags | 6 |
| Safety Rating | Not Yet Tested |
| Warranty | 3 yrs / 1,00,000 km |
| Infotainment | 10.25-in HD, connected car, OTA |
8 variants are listed with fuel type, transmission, airbags, trim level and direct variant-page links.
Units sold in India across the latest 5-year report period. Total 5-year volume is 33,200, with peak sales of 8,000 units in 2022 and 2024 sales of 6,800 units (-11% YoY).
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Sold | 4,800 | 6,000 | 8,000 | 7,600 | 6,800 |
These sales figures are estimates based on segment averages and brand market share where exact dispatch data is not available.
Many users feel the car struggles a bit in city traffic, especially while starting from a stop or overtaking at low speeds.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹3,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Slow pickup from standstill, Delay in acceleration, Frequent downshifting.
Some owners report that gear shifts feel slightly hard or notchy, especially in lower gears.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Hard gear shifts, Grinding feeling, Difficulty engaging first gear.
Users hear knocking or thud sounds when driving over potholes or speed breakers.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Knocking sound, Thud noise, Vibration on bumps.
Some drivers notice that the brake pedal does not feel firm and requires more pressure.
Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Soft pedal, Long braking distance, Delayed response.
Steering wheel does not come back to center automatically after turning.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Rare
Common symptoms: Steering stays tilted, Heavy feel, Poor alignment.
Tyres wear out unevenly, especially on one side.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Uneven tread, Vibration, Noise from tyres.
Touchscreen system sometimes becomes slow or unresponsive.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Screen freeze, Slow response, Restart needed.
Cooling performance feels weak during peak summer conditions.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Low cooling, Warm air, Slow cabin cooling.
Doors sometimes fail to lock/unlock via remote.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹7,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Remote not responding, Partial locking.
Camera visibility becomes poor in low light.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹500–₹4,000 | Affected Years: 2024-present | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Blurry image, Low brightness.
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