Citroen Basalt X — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Fuelling the Basalt X is a straightforward calculation because there is only petrol on the menu: the 82 PS naturally-aspirated 1.2 claims 18 kmpl and the 111 PS turbo claims 19.5 kmpl with the manual (18.7 with the 6-speed automatic) — call it ₹5.4-5.8 per km at pump prices (indicative). Interestingly, the stronger engine is also the more frugal one, which simplifies the buying decision: unless the budget is truly hard-capped, the turbo is both the quicker and the cheaper-per-km Basalt.

What ₹8.55-14.11 lakh buys here is mostly metal and shape. At 4,352 mm long on a 2,651 mm wheelbase, the Basalt X is a full-size coupe-SUV sold at sub-4m rivals' prices — 14th cheapest of 144 SUVs listed — with a 470-litre boot under that sloping tail and 180 mm of clearance. The equipment story is more modest: upper trims get LED headlamps, leatherette upholstery, ambient lighting and a 7-inch digital cluster, but there is no sunroof-and-big-screen theatre of the Kia Syros. Twelve variants let you choose between the two engines and three gearbox combinations.

Basalt X Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

Puretech 82 Petrol

1199 cc · 81 PS @ 5750 rpm · 115 Nm @ 3750 rpm · 6-Speed MT · ARAI 18 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Puretech 110 Petrol

1199 cc · 111 PS @ 5500 rpm · 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm · 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT · ARAI 19.5 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

PureTech 110 Petrol

1199 cc · 111 PS @ 5500 rpm · 205 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm · 6-Speed AT · ARAI 18.7 kmpl · BS VI 2.0

Basalt X Dimensions

Length: 4352 mm · Width: 1765 mm · Height: 1593 mm · Wheelbase: 2651 mm · Ground clearance: 180 mm · Boot space: 470 litres · Fuel tank: 45 litres

Basalt X Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Hill Assist, Bharat NCAP Safety Rating: 4 Star, Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating: 4 Star, Rear Camera: With Guidedlines, Day & Night Rear View Mirror.

Ownership & Running Costs

PureTech engines are simple, but plan services around confirmed workshop access; ₹7,000-10,000/year routine is a fair budget (indicative)

Comprehensive typically ₹28,000-42,000/year across the variant spread (indicative)

Turbo at 19.5 kmpl claimed works out near ₹5.4/km on petrol; the 82 PS at 18 kmpl slightly higher (indicative)

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Basalt X vs Rivals

Basalt X vs Kia Syros: From ₹8.42 lakh with a diesel-AT option and richer features — smaller body, bigger spec sheet See the Kia Syros.

Basalt X vs Hyundai Venue: From ₹8 lakh with up to 20.99 kmpl and a vast network — the low-risk conventional choice See the Hyundai Venue.

Basalt X vs Mahindra Bolero Neo: ₹8.99 lakh, diesel, 7 seats, 17.29 kmpl — utility and seating count over style See the Mahindra Bolero Neo.

Basalt X vs Mahindra Bolero: ₹8.49 lakh workhorse diesel at 16 kmpl — a different buyer entirely, same money See the Mahindra Bolero.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Basalt X is one of the smartest space-per-rupee buys in the country, and the choice within the range is unusually clear-cut: skip the 82 PS base engine, take the PureTech 110 turbo. It is quicker, claims better mileage, and with the 6-speed automatic turns this into a very likeable long-distance car. Go mid-spec turbo manual around ₹10-11 lakh for value, or turbo AT if the commute is urban. Just walk in knowing the nearest Citroen workshop, not just the nearest showroom.

• Ignore the base engine unless the budget is absolute — the turbo's 19.5 kmpl claim means it costs less per km despite the higher sticker
• Citroen dealers typically have room to negotiate; ask for accessories or service packages even when the price holds
• At PDI, check the tailgate seal and rear glass area closely — coupe tails collect fit-and-finish issues — and verify ambient lighting and cluster functions on leatherette trims

Frequently asked questions

Which engine should I choose in the Citroen Basalt X?

The PureTech 110 turbo (111 PS/190 Nm), almost regardless of budget. It claims 19.5 kmpl against the base engine's 18, so it is quicker and cheaper to run — a rare free lunch.

Is the Basalt X's sloping roof a problem for rear passengers?

The 2,651 mm wheelbase gives generous legroom, and the coupe roofline is cut to preserve usable headroom for average-height adults. Six-footers should sit in the back on the test drive before deciding.

What is the Citroen Basalt X price in 2026?

₹8.55 lakh to ₹14.11 lakh (ex-showroom) across 12 variants and two petrol engines.

How big is the Basalt X boot really?

470 litres despite the coupe tail — more than most sub-4m SUVs at this price, and the wide opening makes it usable for family luggage.

Does the Basalt X automatic lose much mileage?

The turbo AT claims 18.7 kmpl versus 19.5 for the turbo manual — a small penalty for a proper 6-speed torque-converter automatic.

Is there a diesel or CNG Basalt X?

No — the range is petrol-only. If your monthly running justifies diesel, the Kia Syros (1.5 CRDi, 250 Nm, from ₹8.42 lakh) is the closest-priced alternative.