So, Citroen has over again tweaked costs. Basalt, Aircross, C3 all three were given a bump. Basalt went up by using Rs 20,000, Aircross top-spec Max 7-seater Turbo AT by Rs 45,000, and C3 Shine and Turbo editions by way of Rs 40,000. Lower-spec trims? Only Rs 15,000. And that’s it. Nothing else modified. Yep, just the rate. Makes you think, right?
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Trims and Engine Options
Basalt and Aircross are available in You Plus,Max trims. C3 has Live, Live (O), Feel, Feel (O), and Shine trims. Engines? Same tale 1.2-litre NA petrol and 1.2-litre rapid petrol. Manual gearbox on both. Turbo unit also can have a 6-speed automobile. I recollect the primary time I drove the Aircross faster small glitch in infotainment. Dealer shrugged. I laughed it off, but nevertheless small doubts lingered.
Citroen Basalt Old vs New Prices
Basalt now costs Rs 8.15 lakh to Rs 13.35 lakh. Every variant up by Rs 20,000. Max trim with dual-tone? Extra Rs 21,000. Coupe-SUV vibe is strong. 82hp NA or 110hp turbo engine your choice. Manual works with both, turbo gets auto too. Quick tip from me: test drive, feel the torque. Turbo is fun. Seriously.
| Variant | New Price | Old Price | Price difference |
| You MT | Rs 8.15 lakh | Rs 7.95 lakh | +20,000 |
| Plus MT | Rs 9.62 lakh | Rs 9.42 lakh | +20,000 |
| Plus Turbo MT | Rs 11.02 lakh | Rs 10.82 lakh | +20,000 |
| Max Turbo MT* | Rs 12.08 lakh | Rs 11.63 lakh | +20,000 |
| Plus Turbo AT | Rs 12.27 lakh | Rs 12.07 lakh | +20,000 |
| Max Turbo AT* | Rs 13.35 lakh | Rs 12.90 lakh | +20,000 |
Citroen Aircross Old vs New Prices
Aircross prices Rs 8.49 lakh to Rs 13.94 lakh. Lower-spec You and Plus up by Rs 20,000. Max 7S Turbo manual Rs 35,000 hike. Top-spec Max 7S Turbo AT Rs 45,000. 5-seater Max Turbo? Newly launched, so price same. Max 7-seater dual-tone shade extra Rs 20,000. Personal story once a friend asked me why Aircross feels pricey. I told him, “It’s style. And space. And a bit of premium feel. He nodded, but the wallet hurts ha!
| Variant | New Price | Old Price | Price difference |
| You 5S MT | Rs 8.49 lakh | Rs 8.29 lakh | +20,000 |
| Plus 5S MT | Rs 9.97 lakh | Rs 9.77 lakh | +20,000 |
| Plus 7S Turbo MT | Rs 11.57 lakh | Rs 11.37 lakh | +20,000 |
| Max 5S Turbo MT | Rs 12.42 lakh | Rs 12.42 lakh | - |
| Max 7S Turbo MT* | Rs 12.80 lakh | Rs 12.35 lakh | +35,000 |
| Max 5S Turbo AT | Rs 13.57 lakh | Rs 13.57 lakh | - |
| Max 7S Turbo AT* | Rs 13.94 lakh | Rs 13.49 lakh | +45,000 |
Citroen C3 Old vs New Prices
C3 now Rs 4.95 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh. Lower trims Live, Feel, Feel (O) Rs 15,000 up. Higher-spec Shine and Turbo Rs 40,000. Live (O) manual unchanged. Engines same as Basalt, Aircross. I remember reviewing the C3 Feel variant, thought it was cute, small, peppy. But the turbo Shine? Now with price hike, buyers will pause. Makes sense.
| Variant | New Price | Old Price | Price difference |
| Live MT | Rs 4.95 lakh | Rs 4.80 lakh | +15,000 |
| Live (O) MT | Rs 5.49 lakh | Rs 5.49 lakh | - |
| Feel MT | Rs 5.85 lakh | Rs 5.70 lakh | +15,000 |
| Feel (O) MT | Rs 6.80 lakh | Rs 6.65 lakh | +15,000 |
| Shine MT | Rs 7.63 lakh | Rs 7.23 lakh | +40,000 |
| Shine Turbo MT | Rs 8.74 lakh | Rs 8.34 lakh | +40,000 |
| Shine Turbo AT | Rs 9.45 lakh | Rs 9.05 lakh | +40,000 |
Competition and Market Scene
Basalt competes with Tata Curvv coupe-SUV and midsize SUVs Aircross, Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and upcoming Renault Duster. C3 locks horns with Hyundai Exter, Maruti Ignis, Renault Kwid, Tata Punch.
Honestly, this price hike? Might make people look around. And I don’t blame them. Market is tight.
Also read : Citroen Aircross X Prices Hiked by Up to Rs. 45,000 – Check New Range Starting Rs. 8.49 Lakh
Quick insider tip When I drove the Aircross turbo, that small glitch in software made me wary. Dealer said No problem I nodded. But you know, small things matter in long-term ownership. Now prices up, buyers need patience and extra cash ready
