Citroen Announces Price Hike for Basalt Coupe SUV Across All Variants
French automaker Citroen has implemented a significant price revision for its popular coupe SUV, the Basalt, making all variants costlier by ₹20,000. This move comes as part of a broader price adjustment affecting several models in the Citroen lineup, reflecting the challenging economic conditions faced by the automotive industry.
Reasons Behind the Price Increase
The latest price hike for the Citroen Basalt and other models is primarily attributed to increased input costs. The company cited multiple factors contributing to this decision, including:
- Rising costs of critical raw materials essential for vehicle manufacturing
- Persistent inflationary pressures affecting production expenses
- Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates impacting import costs
- Overall economic conditions necessitating price adjustments
Detailed Price Comparison: Old vs New
Following the ₹20,000 increase across all variants, the Citroen Basalt now features the following ex-showroom pricing:
- You MT: ₹8.15 lakh (previously ₹7.95 lakh)
- Plus MT: ₹9.62 lakh (previously ₹9.42 lakh)
- Plus Turbo MT: ₹11.02 lakh (previously ₹10.82 lakh)
- Max Turbo MT: ₹12.08 lakh (previously ₹11.63 lakh)
- Plus Turbo AT: ₹12.27 lakh (previously ₹12.07 lakh)
- Max Turbo AT: ₹13.35 lakh (previously ₹12.90 lakh)
The new price range for the Citroen Basalt now stands at ₹8.15 lakh to ₹13.35 lakh (ex-showroom), compared to the previous range of ₹7.95 lakh to ₹12.90 lakh.
New Feature Addition: 360-Degree Surround View Camera
Alongside the price revision, Citroen has introduced an optional 360-degree surround view camera system for the Basalt. This advanced safety and convenience feature will be available at an additional cost and installed at dealerships. Currently, this feature is offered exclusively on the Max trim variants of the Citroen Basalt, enhancing the premium appeal of these top-spec models.
Dual-Tone Color Option Premium
For customers seeking enhanced aesthetic appeal, the Max trim variants of the Citroen Basalt offer dual-tone exterior color options. These special color schemes command an additional premium of ₹21,000 over the standard ex-showroom pricing. This option is available for both manual and automatic transmission variants in the Max trim category.
The price adjustment for the Citroen Basalt reflects the broader trends in the automotive industry, where manufacturers are grappling with rising production costs while trying to maintain feature competitiveness. Customers considering the Basalt will need to factor in these revised prices along with the optional features when making their purchasing decisions.
