Citroen Bassalt Review

The automobile market of india is very complex to understand. India hav a diverse range of car buyers, someone wants high fuel efficiency, someone wants safety while someone needs a unique car in mass market budget.

Citroen has launched the Bassalt which targets the audience who wants uniqueness. The Bassalt is a coupe SUV which body type is unforseen in mass market of the country. Here is a detailed review of Bassalt.

Dimensions

1. Length: 4362 mm

2. Width: 1765 mm

3. Height: 1593 mm

4. Wheelbase: 2651 mm

5. Boot: 470 L

6. Fuel tank: 45 L

7. Kerb weight: 1240 kg

Specifications

Platform: CMP

Engine: 1.2 L NA Petrol | 1.2 L Turbo Petrol

Power: 82 PS | 110 PS

Torque: 115 Nm | 190 Nm/205 Nm

Transmission: MT | AT

Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive

Tyre size: 205/60R16

Brake: Front: Disc | Rear: Drum

Suspension: Front: MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring | Rear: Twist Beam with Coil Spring

Safety: Advanced Structure with 85% High grade steel, 6 airbags, ESP, TPMS, Hill Hold, 3 point Seatbelts for all seats and ISOFIX child seat

The thing makes the Bassalt is its design. It has a upright stance with slopping roof line. The face of Bassalt is familiar with Citroen lineup. Even the Bassalt shares underpinning with C3 aircross.

The Bassalt gets a unique body style that grabs attention while drive through. The rear of the Bassalt is also similar to Citroen lineup. The overall Design of the SUV coupe, Bassalt is simple and subtle.

The all new Bassalt gets a light interior with dual tone dashboard. The layout is similar to C3 Aircross. The floating touchscreen and digital instrument cluster makes the interior up market.

The equipment list of Bassalt is very limited. It gets 26cm touchscreen, 17.7 cm digital instrument cluster, connected car tech, wireless charger, automatic AC, adjustable thigh support etc.

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