Citroën Basalt X Variants Explained: Which One Should You Buy?

A look at the three main trim levels and dedicated Comfort Editions of the Citroën Basalt X.

Citroën expanded its Indian line-up with the Basalt X in 2025, and it brought a unique SUV-coupe design to the country’s mid-size passenger segment. It’s for car buyers who want a budget-friendly but stylish SUV. It’s also for those who prefer having plush seating and a comfortable ride quality. Built with an overall length of 4,352 mm, a width of 1,765 mm, a height of 1,593 mm and a 2,651 mm wheelbase, the vehicle is available in three core trims: You, Plus, and Max. 

Key Takeaways

• Six airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP) and 3-point seatbelts are standard.
• The boot space of this vehicle is a substantial 470 litres (ISO 210 up to the parcel shelf).
• There are two engine options available: a naturally aspirated option and a turbo petrol one.

The You and Plus trims of the Basalt X are then further segmented into specialised Comfort Editions. With official ex-showroom prices from ₹8.55 lakh to ₹13.89 lakh, we have broken down the official specifications and feature lists of each variant here.

Citroën Basalt X: You and Comfort Edition – You

Ex-Showroom Price:

₹8.55 Lakh (You) | ₹8.75 Lakh (Comfort Edition – You) | ₹9.99 Lakh (Turbo You)

The You trim is the entry tier of the Basalt X lineup. On the exterior, it has body-coloured front and rear bumpers, chrome front chevron brand emblems, a chrome panel moustache, body side sill cladding and sash tape on the A and B pillars. It rides on 16-inch steel wheels and gets a tyre inflator kit in place of a spare wheel. The cabin features a single-tone black dashboard, Rubic/Nimbus fabric seat upholstery, a premium printed roofliner and front/rear bottle holders that can hold 1-litre bottles.

• Safety Suite: Six airbags (front, side, and curtain), ABS with EBD, ESP, Hill Hold, seatbelt reminders with buzzers for all seats, ISOFIX child seat anchorages with top tethers and rear parking sensors.
• Convenience: Front power windows with one-touch auto down for the driver’s side, manual air conditioning with heater, 12V front power socket, intermittent front wipers, bag support hooks in the boot (3 kg limit) and manually adjustable outside mirrors.
• Turbo You Additions: The turbo-petrol trim adds high-gloss black outside door mirrors, tilt-adjustable steering, engine auto stop/start, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and a 7-inch colour digital TFT instrument cluster with an outside temperature indicator.
• Comfort Edition – You Pack: For ₹20,000 extra, this package upgrades the interior to Metropolitan Beige leatherette seats, adds Row 1 and Row 2 adjustable headrests with a rear centre Naprest, manual height adjustment for the driver’s seat and a rear-seat centre armrest with cup holders.

Citroën Basalt X: Plus and Comfort Edition – Plus

Ex-Showroom Price:

₹9.99 Lakh (Plus / Comfort Edition – Plus) | ₹11.57 Lakh (Turbo Plus / Comfort Edition – Turbo Plus) | ₹12.82 Lakh (Turbo AT Plus / Comfort Edition – Turbo AT Plus)

The Plus trim’s exterior receives extra enhancements like a high-gloss black front signature grille, front bumper and C-pillar colour accents, body-coloured outside door handles, wheel arch cladding, side turn indicators integrated into the outside mirrors, signature LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and ‘Trio’ full wheel covers over the 16-inch steel rims. The turbo-petrol engine on this trim adds LED front fog lamps and front and rear skid plates.

• Infotainment and Audio: A 10.25-inch Citroën Connect floating touchscreen display supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity, a 4-speaker sound system and steering-wheel-mounted audio and phone controls.
• Comfort and Tech Additions: Automatic air conditioning, proxy keyless entry with push-button start, electrically foldable outside mirrors, day/night inside rear-view mirror, tilt steering across all engines, rear AC vents, rear defogger, rear parking camera, parcel shelf, front console sliding armrest with storage and front and rear LED interior room lamps.
• Automatic Powertrain Additions: The turbo-petrol’s automatic versions also get cruise control with a speed limiter and a steel spare wheel.
• Interior Styling: You can see satin chrome AC knobs, satin chrome inside door handles, satin chrome gear lever surround, glossy black accents across door armrests and air vents, diffused IP ambient lighting, leatherette door armrests and Urban Grey fabric upholstery.
• Comfort Edition – Plus Pack: This edition offers the Metropolitan Beige leatherette seats, black soft-painted dashboard panel with engraved stitching, André Red satin chrome dashboard accents. You also get a JBL Premium Audio System, a Front and Cabin Dual Dashcam with Predictive Safety Alerts, a reverse parking camera and a wireless charger.

Citroën Basalt X: Max and Na Max

Ex-Showroom Price:

₹11.34 Lakh (Na Max) | ₹12.62 Lakh (Turbo Max) | ₹13.89 Lakh (Turbo AT Max)

The Max trim sits at the top of the Basalt X range. In this version, you get Citroën’s complete styling, luxury upholstery and active cabin cooling features. It is immediately identified on the outside by its 16-inch alloy wheels, LED Vision projector headlamps, standard LED fog lamps, front and rear skid plates, a shark-fin antenna, body-side door mouldings with chrome inserts, glossy black front grille embellishers and an optional dual-tone contrasting roof.

• Cabin Atmosphere: Brown Marse leatherette seat upholstery is standard, along with Brown Marse leatherette instrument panel wrap, a leatherette-wrapped steering wheel, high-gloss black gear lever surround, chrome-plated interior door handles and gold accents on the AC knobs and centre console.
• Flagship Equipment: There are Tropicool ventilated front seats, a smartphone wireless charger, an electrochromic auto-dimming inside rear-view mirror, boot illumination lamp and an upgraded 6-speaker audio layout (4 speakers + 2 tweeters).
• Rear Passenger Comfort: You get the rear-seat Smart ‘Tilt’ Cushion with under-thigh support adjustment and Advanced Comfort rear headrests with lateral wing support.
• Connected Tech: The turbo-petrol automatic models come with MyCitroën Connect, which has 40 smart connected-car features, along with CARA, an in-car AI companion.
• Safety Addition: A 360-degree camera system is available for this trim level as well.

Official Price Comparison Across All Citroën Basalt X Variants

Take a look at the full variant hierarchy, as listed in the table below.

Which Citroën Basalt X Variant Should You Buy?

Choosing the right Basalt X depends on whether you’re okay with entry-level functionality, or you want everything that the brochure lists under this French nameplate.

For the Strict Budget Buyer: Citroën Basalt X Comfort Edition – You

For buyers who desire this coupe-SUV body style at its lowest financial value, the Comfort Edition – You is a sensible choice. For a minor ₹20,000 premium over the base model,  you get driver seat height adjustment, rear headrests, a rear centre armrest and durable leatherette upholstery.

For the Balanced Family Commuter: Citroën Basalt X Comfort Edition – Plus

The Plus trim includes some non-negotiable modern essentials for families. You get the 10.25-inch floating touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring, automatic climate control, proxy push-button start, rear air vents and a reversing camera. Get the turbo-petrol version if you want performance for the highways.

For Maximum Luxury Seekers: Citroën Basalt X Turbo AT Max

Buyers who spend most of their time in the second row or want flagship comfort equipment should choose the Max trim. It is the only specification fitted with Tropicool ventilated front seats, wireless charging, LED projector lighting, 16-inch diamond-cut alloys and the rear Smart ‘Tilt’ under-thigh cushion.