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Citroen's new Duster rival turns out to be half the price. Photo
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The new 2024 Citroen Basalt has gone on sale after the budget crossover was shown in official photos. The rival of the Renault Duster turned out to be half the price.
The form factor of the model is unusual. The novelty before the debut was known as Citroen C3X Fastlounge. But, as we can see, the manufacturer has confirmed another name. Details were reported on the official website. The novelty turned out to be one of the cheapest models of the brand.
The exterior of the Citroen Basalt was made in the style of a similar, but larger model - Citroen C4X. The new Basalt borrowed not only the design, but also the concept from its older brother. It is a crossover with a coupe-like silhouette.
From the standard 4-door car, the novelty is characterized by a high seating position. To storm bad roads as a crossover. Also we see unpainted plastic elements on the body. But the car will have only front-wheel drive.
In the basis use modular architecture CMP. Under the hood is expected a gasoline engine with a volume of 1.2 liters. Its power will be 110 hp (190 Nm of torque). The base variant with the price of Citroen Basalt from 9500 dollars is equipped with an 82-horsepower motor.