Will you be willing to buy this Citroën Basalt for RM118k
Stellantis Malaysia has hinted that this all new Citroën Basalt coupe will be launched in Malaysia as the new Citroën brand revival vehicle.
It will be before Christmas 2024 and there will a variety of attractive colours available. The Basalt with the same 1.2-litre turbo petrol powered 3-cylinder engine as seen with the C3 Aircross. This engine will come mated to a six-speed manual and an automatic torque converter unit with a power output of 109bhp and 205Nm of torque.
The Basalt will come loaded with automatic climate control, auto-dimming IRVM, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless smartphone connectivity (including wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) and a digital instrument panel.
This stylish crossover will ride on 17-inch wheels and pull-type door handles. So, if you like what you see and think the selling price is right up your budget, then wait for its Malaysian launch and visit the showroom for more details.
PRESS RELEASE: Citroën Basalt Vision, a new SUV Coupé concept that will join the brand’s range in India and South America in the second half of 2024. Powerful and stylish, this new model blends several automotive codes to offer customers the very best.
It combines the fluidity and dynamism of a Coupé, the advantages and robustness of an elevated SUV, and the balance and space onboard of a 5-door saloon. Developed with the direct involvement of teams at headquarters and in each region, and benefiting from strong local integration, Basalt will support Citroën’s international growth alongside the C3 and C3 Aircross in major markets.
All three models are part of the same program to bring to market models with a strong character and a distinctive onboard comfort experience. Basalt is a faithful reflection of the model that will be offered to customers in the second half of 2024.
The Citroën Basalt is powerful and muscular, it has a confident, solid stance on the road, thanks to its high ground clearance, high bonnet, upright front end, widened wings, and protected wheel arches with distinctive geometric shapes. Its coupé-like rear trailing edge adds fluidity and dynamism to a model that expresses energy and tension. The whole is both racy and elegant, with balanced proportions and a sleek silhouette that suggests aerodynamic efficiency.”
Basalt: a source of robustness and serenity. Citroën confirms its ambitions in terms of creativity with the unveiling of this unique silhouette concept. Its unique positioning at the crossroads justifies a dedicated name, Basalt, which will be retained when it goes on sale.
Basalt shares with this volcanic rock, born of the energy of the earth, the promise of robustness and serenity represented by this resistant and timeless material. These values are perfectly matched by a vehicle that will reassure its owner with its endurance and reliability and allow him to relax in a veritable cocoon.
The higher ground clearance makes it easier to get in and out of a vehicle that offers plenty of space, both front and rear. Combined with protective shields at the front and rear and side guards, it promotes a feeling of safety and security, allowing you to tackle difficult driving conditions with peace of mind.
Every journey in Basalt will be a moment of relaxation and comfort, as you would expect from a Citroën.
