Why the price matters

The Basalt’s new pricing strategy makes the entire lineup, including the new ‘X’ variants, more accessible and easier to cross-shop on budget and features. For buyers that means a lower entry point and clearer steps between manual, turbo and automatic without overpaying for extras you may not need.

Trim walk: You, Plus, Max

The Basalt lineup is broken down into three main trims: ‘You,’ ‘Plus,’ and ‘Max.’ The You trim is the most affordable option at ₹7.95 lakh, perfect for city driving. Stepping up, the Plus trim, starting at ₹9.42 lakh, gives you a crucial choice between the standard engine or the more powerful turbo-petrol engine. Finally, the top-of-the-line Max trim, priced from ₹11.62 lakh, is for buyers who want all the premium features and the full tech suite.

Manual vs automatic: pay for convenience

If convenience and traffic ease is your priority, the Turbo AT in Plus (₹12.07 lakh) or Max (₹12.89 lakh) is a modest premium over Turbo MT, a trade that reduces fatigue and can hold better resale in urban markets. Value hunters who want turbo performance without auto can target Plus Turbo MT at ₹10.82 lakh, balancing punch and price nicely.

Ex-showroom vs on-road: what to budget

While ex-showroom sets the headline, real-world budgets should account for taxes and insurance; o get a realistic budget, you’ll need to account for taxes and insurance. For instance, on-road prices in Kolkata start at around ₹9.6 lakh for the base ‘You’ trim and can reach as high as ₹16.3 lakh for the top-end automatic models. That’s why you should calculate city-wise on-road before booking – especially if you’re adding paid extras like dual-tone roof or advanced camera packages where applicable.

Feature notes that shift value

The Basalt X range introduces CARA (in-car assistant) and options like 360-degree camera package and dual-tone roof at extra cost, features that meaningfully enhance day-to-day ease and perceived cabin tech. For many Plus Turbo MT with options will be the sweet spot, while Max AT has the full feature stack for those who want one-and-done.

Quick spec context

The car offers two engine options: a standard 1.2L petrol engine for easy city commutes, and a more powerful 1.2L turbo-petrol. The turbo engine produces 110 bhp but offers different torque figures depending on the gearbox – 190 Nm for the manual and a stronger 205 Nm for the automatic, giving you a noticeable boost on the highway

Conclusion

With a lower starting point and clearer trim ladder, Basalt X is a good option in the sub-compact coupe-SUV space if you can get Plus Turbo MT or Max AT.

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FAQs

What is the Citroen Basalt X ex-showroom price range?
The full Basalt lineup starts at ₹7.95 lakh for the You trim. The new Basalt X variants, however, begin at ₹9.42 lakh and go up to ₹12.89 lakh (all prices ex-showroom, India).

How much is the on-road price?
On-road prices are city-dependent and include taxes and insurance. For reference, the range in a city like Kolkata starts at roughly ₹9.6 lakh for the base ‘You’ trim and can go up to ₹16.3 lakh for the top-end automatic models.