Citroen Basalt review: what owners and experts say

Rear seat space

Strongly positivebased on 8 reviews

“Headroom on the curve isn't all too great, especially with your head flat on the headrest — on the Basalt it is much nicer. Yes my hair is brushing, but it's not hitting the roof as it was on the curve”

Ride comfort

Strongly positivebased on 7 reviews

“It's a very boring answer because everyone says it, but that's what it is — the suspension is really good. When I was shortlisting cars I drove multiple back to back, and it was a clear winner.”

City drivability

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“It's a 3-cylinder car, but it's a torque converter — it's very smooth because it has 205Nm of torque, so it picks up speed very well right away.”

Fit & finish

Generally positivebased on 6 reviews

“The dashboard, while it remains the same, the material now seems a little softer to touch.”

Seat comfort

Generally positivebased on 9 reviews

“I think it is pretty comfortable, three persons easier — you can get the hand rest and everything here. The rear seat is a pretty comfortable seat, and you got adjustable head boosters.”

Turbo response

Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews

“Oddly, when you leave the gearbox to its own, that's where it does trip up ever so often, going up or going down — you can feel the upshift or downshift sometimes, and frankly, for a torque converter, it should have been smoother.”

Handling

Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews

“One downside of the soft suspension is that there is a fair bit of body roll.”

City mileage

Mixed reviewsbased on 5 reviews

How much does the Citroen Basalt cost in India?

The Citroen Basalt costs ₹8.55 lakh to ₹14.1 lakh ex-showroom across 14 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Citroen Basalt have?

The Citroen Basalt is sold with petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Citroen Basalt?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Citroen Basalt's rear seat space, ride comfort and city drivability.

What are the common complaints about the Citroen Basalt?

The most common criticism is about the Citroen Basalt's turbo response. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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