Citroen Basalt Review

shashi792 · 19th April 2025, 14:05

Congratulations on your new ride.

I had driven a family friend's Citroen Aircross C5 couple of years ago. It had one of the best suspension setups. What we did not like was its design. I know looks are subjective but, Basalt is the one vehicle from Citroen's stable which I like personally.

swapnil.awate · 19th April 2025, 18:37

Congratulations on a very good choice. With the kind of engine-suspension combo, Basalt is a worthy successor (and upgrade) to Punto.

Spend some more years wondering why no one is buying these cars.

fhdowntheline · 20th April 2025, 08:40

What I like the most about the Basalt is the essential tech that it has, none of the unnecessary connected-car nonsensical complications. It probably still retains the regular key based engine start, which is a relief in todays times. I have still not fully gotten over the scare of my considerably more hi-tech Verna's mysterious shutdown episode a few months ago where it eventually started after a few hours. Had I been in the market for a new sedan, this would have been a strong contender.

Utopian · 20th April 2025, 08:51

Congratulations for the Basalt. This now demands a new full blown review now considering you are representing a minority here. I think Basalt and Punto are both similar in the sense that they offer sorted ride and handling packages combinations. How are you finding the Basalt in this area compared to Punto?

speedster786 · 20th April 2025, 20:41

Many congratulations on your new wheels. Happy motoring. Looking forward for your ownership experience and more details.

revheart · 20th April 2025, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puntoo

Why a New Car?

On March 22, 2025, we test-drove both the Citroën C3 AT and the Basalt AT at KHT Prime, Yeshwanthpur. Surprisingly, the Punto’s rear seat comfort still felt superior to the C3. We decided to go ahead with the Basalt, which struck a great balance between comfort, looks, and features.

Congratulation on your new car!
I assume you found the rear seat comfort of Basalt better than Aircross. Were you tempted with the 7 seat option of AirCross or was Basalt much better overall?

vishnurohith · 21st April 2025, 10:23

Congratulations on your new car. Happy motoring!
I moved on from a 2011 Punto MJD after 1,20,000 kms on it for 11 years to a Skoda Rapid with 1.0 Tsi AT, which had both the latest series of engines from VW and the old school build quality from the VAG group. But even today I still miss the steering feedback, the magic carpet like ride and the no- drama braking from the punto but absolutely different sorta experience with the Rapid.

Hope you are adjusting well to your Basalt from your experience in the Punto. Would like to know what facets of the car is similar to the Punto and what is different to it.

19th April 2025, 14:05	#316
shashi792 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bangalore Posts: 219 Thanked: 355 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review Congratulations on your new ride. I had driven a family friend's Citroen Aircross C5 couple of years ago. It had one of the best suspension setups. What we did not like was its design. I know looks are subjective but, Basalt is the one vehicle from Citroen's stable which I like personally. Last edited by Chetan_Rao : 20th April 2025 at 10:36. Reason: Typos
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swapnil.awate BHPian Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Nashik Posts: 73 Thanked: 121 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review Congratulations on a very good choice. With the kind of engine-suspension combo, Basalt is a worthy successor (and upgrade) to Punto. Spend some more years wondering why no one is buying these cars. Last edited by Chetan_Rao : 20th April 2025 at 10:36. Reason: A word
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fhdowntheline Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 2,739 Thanked: 8,503 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review What I like the most about the Basalt is the essential tech that it has, none of the unnecessary connected-car nonsensical complications. It probably still retains the regular key based engine start, which is a relief in todays times. I have still not fully gotten over the scare of my considerably more hi-tech Verna's mysterious shutdown episode a few months ago where it eventually started after a few hours. Had I been in the market for a new sedan, this would have been a strong contender.
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Utopian BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 699 Thanked: 234 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review Congratulations for the Basalt. This now demands a new full blown review now considering you are representing a minority here. I think Basalt and Punto are both similar in the sense that they offer sorted ride and handling packages combinations. How are you finding the Basalt in this area compared to Punto? Last edited by Chetan_Rao : 20th April 2025 at 10:35. Reason: Typo
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speedster786 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 164 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review Many congratulations on your new wheels. Happy motoring. Looking forward for your ownership experience and more details.
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21st April 2025, 10:23	#322
vishnurohith Newbie Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: Citroen Basalt Review Congratulations on your new car. Happy motoring! I moved on from a 2011 Punto MJD after 1,20,000 kms on it for 11 years to a Skoda Rapid with 1.0 Tsi AT, which had both the latest series of engines from VW and the old school build quality from the VAG group. But even today I still miss the steering feedback, the magic carpet like ride and the no- drama braking from the punto but absolutely different sorta experience with the Rapid. Hope you are adjusting well to your Basalt from your experience in the Punto. Would like to know what facets of the car is similar to the Punto and what is different to it.
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