Motor Minute: Citroën Basalt Review
The Citroën Basalt brings coupe inspired styling, everyday practicality, and competitive pricing to South Africa's SUV market. But does it have what it takes to stand out from the competition?
The compact SUV segment is packed with familiar faces, but the all-new Citroën Basalt is aiming to do things differently.
In this week's Motor Minute, Deon G gets behind the wheel of Citroën's latest SUV to see whether its bold coupe inspired design, comfortable driving experience, and value for money make it a worthy contender in one of South Africa's most competitive vehicle categories.
Key Highlights
- 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine
- 81kW power output
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Coupe inspired SUV design
- Fuel consumption from 6.3 to 7.1L/100km
- Modern cabin with floating touchscreen
- Spacious interior and practical boot
- Starting price from R354,900 in South Africa
- Top spec priced at around R369,900
- Designed for comfort, style, and everyday practicality
Listen to Deon’s full Motor Minute review at the top of this page or directly below.