Jeep and Citroen Announce a Price High: Stellantis India has announced that Jeep and Citroen will increase the price of their vehicles from April 30, 2024. Vehicle prices may increase by 0.5 percent. This price increase will increase the price of all models by Rs 4,000 to Rs 17,000. Stellantis says the prices are being raised due to rising input costs and operating expenses. Let us know its information in detail.
Preparation to launch Basalt in India
Citroen currently sells four cars in the Indian market. This includes the eC3, C3, C3 Aircross and C5 Aircross. The manufacturer’s most recent launch was the C3 Aircross. The brand is preparing to launch Basalt in India. It will be an SUV coupe and will go on sale in the second half of 2024
The Citroen Basalt will be the third car to come from the C-Cubed programme, which has previously spawned the C3 and C3 Aircross. The C-Cube program has been developed specifically for emerging markets such as India and South America. The brand wanted to develop cars that were based on advanced technology and were affordable. Apart from this, the engine will also be shared with other C-cubed cars.
Engine powertrain
It is expected to be powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 108bhp of maximum power at 5,500rpm and a peak torque output of 205Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm, mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission . Torque output drops to 190Nm at 1,750rpm with the 6-speed manual gearbox.
Also available is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine, which generates maximum power of 108bhp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 205Nm at 1,750-2,500rpm, mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Torque output drops to 190Nm at 1,750rpm with the 6-speed manual gearbox.
