Bharat NCAP has released results for the fifth model it has tested, the Citroen Basalt, which has managed to score a 4-star rating. The SUV-coupe has become the first model, outside of the four Tata SUVs (Harrier, Safari, Nexon EV and Punch EV) to be tested by BNCAP, and the first model to get less than 5 stars.
- Citroen Basalt gets 4 stars for both adult, child occupancy
- Scores applicable for all variants, including Turbo and NA models
Citroen Basalt BNCAP score explained
Out of a maximum of 32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP), the Citroen Basalt scored 26.19 points, earning a 4-star rating. The two tests that were performed include a ‘Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test’, wherein the electric SUV scored 10.19 points out of 16, and a ‘Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test’, where it achieved an impressive 16 out of 16 points. The agency noted that in the ‘Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test’, the Basalt marginal protection to the driver’s chest, pelvis and legs, which is what marked it down.
Coming to child occupant protection (COP), the Basalt managed a dynamic score of 19.90 out of 24, a child restraint system (CRS) installation score of 12 on 12, and 4 points out of 13 for vehicle assessment.
These scores are applicable for all variants of the Basalt, which get safety features like 6 airbags, ESC, Isofix anchors and hill-start assist, along with three-point seat belts and seat belt reminders for all passengers. The coupe-SUV is currently priced between Rs 7.99 lakh-13.83 lakh, and comes in You, Plus, Plus Turbo, Max Turbo, Plus Turbo AT and Max Turbo AT variants, with dual-tone colour options available on the top-spec trim.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
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