Mumbai — Move over co-drivers who snore, snack too much, or misread Google Maps. Citroën has just unveiled the Basalt X Range, and along with it, Cara — India’s first intelligent in-car companion who promises to keep you entertained, informed, and, most importantly, awake. Think of Cara as Siri’s extroverted cousin, only she’s multilingual, contextually aware, and doesn’t mind being asked for cricket scores at 2 AM.
A Citroën 2.0 Moment: “Shift Into the New”
Citroën’s Basalt X is more than just a facelift with premium leatherette interiors and a HALO 360° camera system. It’s a curtain-raiser for the brand’s “Shift into the New” strategy, where design meets artificial intelligence, and aspiration meets accessibility. With prices starting at INR 7.95 lakh (and the fully loaded Basalt X range at INR 12.89 lakh), the French carmaker seems determined to prove that high-tech doesn’t have to mean high-priced.
Meet Cara: Your New Chatty Co-Pilot
- Understands your mood: Tell Cara “I’m tired,” and instead of replying “same,” she’ll suggest a rest stop.
- Tech-savvy: From monitoring tyre pressure to remotely locking doors, Cara keeps her digital eye on everything.
- Knows the world: Stock updates, weather alerts, even flight status — she’s basically the friend who actually reads the news.
- Safety first: In emergencies, Cara can trigger SOS and coordinate assistance faster than you can say “traffic jam.”
- Linguistic genius: With 52 Indian and global languages, Cara is the polyglot friend your WhatsApp groups can only dream of.
If your passengers can’t decide whether to ask for cricket commentary in Hindi, Tamil, or English, Cara will politely switch mid-conversation without rolling her digital eyes.
The Basalt X: Lounge Comfort on Four Wheels
Forget “premium feel” — the Basalt X cabin is basically a lounge with wheels. With Tropicool ventilated seats, ambient lighting, gold accents, and soft-touch leatherette flowing from door to dashboard, it’s the kind of place you’d want to host a dinner party — if only you could convince your guests to sit in the back seat.
Not to be outdone, Citroën has also thrown in plenty of tech sparkle: a 26 cm infotainment screen, 17.7 cm digital cluster, Proxi-Sense PEPS, and even a Halo-Cam 360° system with 7 viewing modes. Add in the Advanced Comfort Suspension — Citroën’s signature “flying carpet” ride — and you might just forget Indian roads have potholes.
Power, Safety, and Serious Business
The Basalt X is powered by Citroën’s PureTech 1.2L Gen 3 Turbo and PureTech 82 NA engines, with choices of 5MT, 6MT, and 6AT. Safety hasn’t been left behind: with six airbags, ESP, Hill Hold Control, TPMS, and an 85% high-grade steel structure, the Basalt X comes with more armour than a medieval knight.
Citroën’s Big India Play
Shailesh Hazela, CEO & MD of Stellantis India, declared, “India is at the heart of Stellantis’ global vision, and with Cara, we’ve made India the birthplace of a true global first.”
Meanwhile, Kumar Priyesh, Business Head & Director – Automotive Brands, Stellantis India, added with a smile, “We’re making aspiration accessible with a starting price of INR 7.95 lakh. Now everyone can have a smart, stylish lounge that talks back — in 52 languages if needed.”
The Basalt X with Cara doesn’t just want to take you places; it wants to talk about your day, play your favourite playlist, keep you safe, and maybe even remind you to call your mother. With this launch, Citroën isn’t just selling a car — they’re selling the idea that your next best friend might come standard with ventilated seats.
| PURETECH 82 MT 1.2P NA | PURETECH 110 MT1.2P TURBO | PURETECH 110 AT1.2P TURBO | |
| YOU | 795,000 | – | – |
| PLUS | 942,000 | 10,82,000 | 12,07,000 |
| MAX** | – | 11,62,500 | 12,89,500 |
*Subject to GST reforms applicability, effective 22nd Sept 2025. The pricing considers 40% proposed GST rate.
**CARA offered complimentary on MAX Automatic (Limited to initial bookings). Halo 360° Camera at INR 25,000 (Axs. Pack). Dual-tone roof optional at INR 21,000
