Citroen Basalt launched in Indonesia – CBU India; 1.2T, 6AT; Kia Seltos/Hyundai Creta rival; priced from RM93k

While we wait for the Citroen Basalt to arrive in Malaysia – it has been a year – the coupe-styled SUV has already been launched in Indonesia. Making its debut at the ongoing Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), the Basalt is priced at 359.9 million rupiah (about RM93k).

That figure is for a monotone finish, with two-tone versions retailing for more at 364.9 million rupiah (RM94k). There’s also a Dark Edition being offered that comes with a Perla Nera Black exterior and various black accents for 370.9 million rupiah (RM96k).

The Basalt comes fully imported (CBU) from India and is powered by a PureTech 1.2 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol engine making 110 PS (109 hp or 81 kW) and 205 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of size, the French SUV measures 4,352 mm long, 1,765 mm wide, 1,593 mm tall and has wheelbase spanning 2,651 mm. To put that into context, the Basalt is similar in size to the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, both of which are also sold in Indonesia.

A full spec sheet isn’t currently available on Citroen Indonesia’s official website at the time of writing, but Indonesian media outlets report the Basalt will come with six airbags, ESP, hill hold assist, ABS, EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, automatic air-conditioning (with rear vents) and a wireless charging pad.

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