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Originally Posted by volkman10

Citroen Basalt price reveal to happen later in the day!

Citroen has been in the Indian market for over three years now and it's time for them to stop testing the waters and instead make a BOLD move!

The Basalt presents a fantastic opportunity, and an aggressive introductory price is crucial for its launch. Setting the base variant at 7.5 lakhs could propel the Basalt into the spotlight, generating buzz and increasing visibility on the roads. Max 7.9 lacs, and in 4 months time as 2025 model year rolls in, they can correct the prices, especially if the Basalt has a good start in the market.

As sales grow and Citroen expands its dealership network, Indian consumers will begin to perceive the brand as a serious contender in the mainstream market. An attractive pricing strategy will signal their commitment to the market and readiness to compete head-on.

'Allez Citroën!'

[Venkatesh]

Citroen Basalt price announcement on 9th Aug.

https://youtu.be/Xqtsn_pViWg?si=wEw4l44uuRpoS9ak

[Gamemaztr]

Basalt is definitely a very interesting car. However, I highly doubt that Citroen will price it anything below 9.99 Lakhs for the base variant. Even though not essential, Auto dimming IRVM, Push Button Stop/Start, and Cruise Control wouldn't have pushed the prices too much. Not that all variants should get these features, but the top-spec variant customers can be given an option to get these features. Citroen's product planning, designing and marketing teams seem to occupy different floors in the office building.

Although we generally should compare apples to apples, even top variant of Renault Kiger at 10.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom) provides all these features. Basalt's top variant is definitely going to cost more than 16 Lakhs ex-showroom. Adding these features for an OEM wouldn't cost more than Rs 50,000. Anyone buying the top-spec version wouldn't mind spending this amount to get these features.

The omissions of such features is not justified.

[bullitt1]

What's with these companies who cannot get the price right and have to depend on competition for benchmark. The bean counters might be working overtime for next two days seeing other's price today.

Lack of cruise control is a glaring omission.

[BSASLR]

The 3-star Kia Carens has an unstable body shell, while the 0-star Citroen C3 has a stable body shell, although both have unstable footwells. The Citroen C3 received a zero-star rating primarily due to other safety features, which Citroen seems to be working on improving with the Basalt.

In terms of suspension and driving dynamics, the Citroen C3 is already a significantly better car.

However, to overcome its cheap car image, the Citroen C3 could have at least removed the "SIM card holder" front grill and opted for the latest 2024 Euro model design which looks plush.