Citroen Basalt : The Citroën Basalt stands out from the compact SUV with a body word design that combines a marked coupé style with the robust attitude of an SUV. Where the same-old boxy shape is ubiquitous in the segment, the Basalt instead went with a fastback roofline that slopes down and narrows as it reaches the rear, creating a smooth shape that is seldom emulated by its competition. The brand’s twin-chevron grille up front flows smoothly into the split design LED headlights while creating a very futuristic look. Sculpted body panels, strong character lines and large and stylistic alloy wheels come together to help it maintain its stance. The rear is just as appealing – with flowing taillamps linked by a bar, roof spoiler and black cladding that leave no doubt it’s a crossover. Together, the Basalt exudes movement, style, and presence.
Citroen Basalt Interior Craftsmanship Focused on Comfort
In the Citroen Basalt, the interior is designed to make the most of the available space, in a functional and unique fashion. The design of the dashboard is clean and modern, adopting a layered style with floating components and textured panels. The central infotainment screen is accompanied by a digital instrument cluster providing a high tech user interface that displays key information clearly. The ride experience is heightened especially on longer journeys by Citroen’s Advanced Comfort seats, which are ergonomically designed and generously padded. The back seat passengers enjoy extensive legroom and seats that are slightly higher, giving an open feeling despite being under a sloping roofline. And the upscale nature of the interior isn’t lost on anyone, with tasteful ambient lighting, plush materials, and geometric design details filling that space. The arrangement of the cabin is both functional and aesthetically attractive, offering neatly positioned storage for lifestyle items.
Good balance between city driving and highway cruising
The Citroen Basalt Concept is designed to offer a driving experience that provides great agility with control throughout city driving and on the highway. A range of petrol engines provide an efficient and smooth powertrain. Working in conjunction with either a manual or automatic gearbox, the Basalt is a car with a driving style which is composed but has a feeling of agility. The ride not only feels best in class, it does so by a country mile, the suspension’s pothole-soaking excellence essentially ushering in the same kind of comfort-tuned benchmarking that Citroen’s looked the part for but never actually achieved. It’s light enough to turn with ease around small, tight city spaces, but engaging to bend when at higher speeds. Paired with a well-insulated cabin and sturdy chassis, the ride quality is quiet and composed, day on the road or on the trail.
Smart Add-Ons For More Efficient Daily Use
The Basalt’s offering is rooted in technology, and you know you’ll feel it every time you drive it. The infotainment system revolves around a touch-screen display that is compatible with smartphones, offers media streaming, navigation and voice commands. Front and rear USB ports and wireless connectivity keep everyoneÂ’s devices humming and their favorite tunes streaming. Trickle-down items like keyless entry and push-button starting with automatic climate control and rain-sensing wipers are layers of convenience that make a difference in daily ownership. There are numerous adjustable features for the level of customisation on (depending on model and version) to your requirements and to suit your driving style. A head-up display and multi-function steering wheel help the driver to command the vehicle effortlessly. Such thoughtful tech integrations make the Basalt floormats more useful without adding unnecessary complexity.
Safety, with an Emphasis on Prevention & Protection
Safety is also uppermost in Citroen’s mind, with the Basalt loaded with a wide range of safety measures to help protect the driver and any passengers. Safety too is taken care of by the driver and co-driver airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and a rear camera (high-definition) which is standard across many trim levels. Advanced driver-assist systems are offered on certain trims, such as lane departure warning, driver attention alert and hill start assist. The vehicle’s body frame features high-tensile steel, which enhances impact-absorption in the event of a crash, with ISOFIX child seat mounts for added peace of mind. Visibility is also something worth mentionning, the driving position is quite high and the glazing is ideal, in addition to good rear view mirrors placement. These combine to minimize blind spots and increase overall visibility-notably during city driving and parking.
Practicality Woven into Style
The Citroen Basalt, in spite of its coupe shape, remains a functional commuting car. The rear seats easily fold down to give even more boot space for larger luggage or weekend grip. The up-stand is also pretty low, which should help with putting things in and getting them out. There are thoughtful interior cubbies, bottle holders and door bins to help maximize cabin storage versatility. Seating is for five, and the wide-opening doors allow easy entry and exit, even in close quarters. Ground clearance is sufficient for most roads, and the small footprint is perfect in traffic, particularly when parking. Competitive fuel economy is also helped by the Ridgeline’s excellent aerodynamics and engine efficiency. These practical touches of the Basalt contribute to the SUV segment utility we expect all to meet but with a bit of a design twist.
Citroen Basalt A Unique Take on the Mobility of Today
The Citroen Basalt is a welcome departure from conventional design and engineering philosophies bringing the consumer a vehicle that they can base emotions on as well as tangible benefits. It manages to combine the flair of a coupe with the practicality of an SUV, offering a worthy alternative for those who enjoy a little bit of pizzazz without sacrificing everyday efficiency. The car represents our brand positioning of ‘inspired by you’, a fresh, energetic new direction; the vehicle delivers our objective of ensuring that ingenuity shapes future products, the headline features are technological innovation and comfort levels out of reach in this segment. With a style all of its own, the level of specification on the Basalt combined with the attention to ride quality that a British engineering team can bring, the Basalt is the company’s way of saying, “Turn to us and choose a new path to compact based freedom of movement.” If the motor industry is changing, the Citroen Basalt reflects this with an pass for style and a huge success not because of what it can do but by how easily it can do it, and in a way that meets with the demands put upon it by modern drivers.