Citroen launched the Basalt earlier in August this year at a very competitive starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the same Common Modular Platform as the Aircross (formerly C3 Aircross), the coupe SUV recently underwent a crash test at Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) where it was awarded a safety rating of 4 stars.
The Basalt has scored a 4-star rating for both adult and child occupancies. The autonomous testing body has shared the results of the crash test along with a video of the same on its official website and YouTube channel, respectively. The crash tests were conducted in August this year, shortly after the launch of Basalt in India.
Citroen Basalt: Bharat NCAP results
The tested variants of Basa include the You and the Plus variants of the naturally aspirated petrol versions, and the Plus and Max guise for the turbo petrol versions, with manual and automatic gearbox options. Basalt scored 26.19 out of 32 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 35.90 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP).
Moreover, it is the first SUV in its segment to score full points in Side Crash Protection for the AOP. In the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test, the Basalt scored a satisfactory 10.19 out of 16 points. As for the results, the side movable impact and pole impact tests for adult occupants were rated as ‘Good’, while the front collision rating ranged from ‘Marginal’ to ‘Adequate’.
Further, the Basalt showcased good protection for the head and neck during the frontal offset deformable barrier test for the AOP. Interestingly, the C3 and the eC3, which are underpinned by the same architecture, earlier scored disappointing 0-star ratings each at the Latin NCAP and Global NCAP, respectively.
Citroen Basalt: Safety equipment
Citroen Basalt packs in an extensive list of safety features including six airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX seat mounts, hill hold control, 3-point seat belts for all seats as standard across all variants. Further, the Basalt employs high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to effectively manage front and side impacts while minimising cabin intrusion.
Citroen Basalt: Powertrain
The French carmaker offers the Basalt two petrol engine options: a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 1.2-litre turbocharged unit. The former produces 81 bhp and 115 Nm of peak torque whereas the latter develops 109 bhp and 190 Nm ( 205 Nm in AT) of peak torque. Transmission a 5-speed manual for the NA petrol unit and a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic turbo petrol mill.
