Citroen India has teased the new Basalt Vision coupe-SUV ahead of its global debut on March 27, 2024. The all-new coupe-SUV is likely to be showcased in near-production form with the production model expected to be launched in India towards the end of 2024. Citroen for now has said that it will unveil the ‘first forms’ of the coupe-SUV, suggesting that we’ll only be looking at the model’s exterior design for now.
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The Basalt Vision previews the much talked about C3 X that is currently undergoing extensive testing. While originally thought to be a high-riding sedan with crossover-inspired design cues, the C3 X is set to be Citroen’s second SUV in the compact segment with the model set to share the same underpinnings as the C3 Aircross. The teaser only provides a look at the profile of the rear section showcasing a sharply raked tailgate and hints of the tail-lamp design. The Basalt Vision in final production form is likely to share design elements with the C3 Aircross both inside and out though Citroen could give the SUV-coupe some upgrades on the features front.
One of the shortcomings of Citroen’s models is that it misses out on many features offered by rivals such as keyless-go, auto climate control and more. The brand could look to address this first with the SUV-coupe before introducing the features on more models in its range.
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On the powertrain front, expect the Basalt Vision to use the same 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine as the rest of Citroen’s range with power output also likely to be unchanged from the Aircross. Expect the unit to be offered with both manual and automatic gearbox options.
In terms of rivals, expect the Basalt Vision to go up against the likes of the upcoming Tata Curvv.
