2024 Citroen Basalt crash test ratings released – Scores 4 stars in BNCAP

Bharat NCAP has announced the crash test results for its fifth tested model, the Citroen Basalt, awarding the SUV-coupe a 4-star safety rating. This marks the first non-Tata vehicle to be assessed by the Indian crash testing agency, following the Tata Harrier, Safari, Nexon EV, and Punch EV, all of which received 5-star ratings. The Citroen Basalt, which debuted a few months ago with a price range of Rs 7.99 to Rs 13.83 lakh (ex-showroom), performed well in its first crash test evaluation. Despite receiving an impressive 4-star rating, it is the first model tested by BNCAP to earn less than 5 stars. Having said this, here is everything you need to know about the new 2024 Citroen Basalt crash test ratings. 

Citroen Basalt scores 4 starts in BNCAP safety crash tests

For starters, the Basalt scored 26.19 points out of a maximum 32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP). The SUV was subjected to a ‘Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test’ and ‘Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test’ as part of the crash test ratings. For those wondering, the Basalt scored 10.19 points out of 16 in Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 out of 16 points in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. The scores helped the Basalt secure a 4-star rating.

The child occupant protection (COP) score however stood at 19.90 out of 24 while the child restraint system (CRS) installation score was 12 out of 12. Last, but not the least, the Basalt secured 4 points out of 13 for vehicle assessment.

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Citroen Basalt Adult Occupant Protection

Citroen Basalt Child Occupant Protection

Citroen Basalt safety features and variants

It is worth noting that these crash test ratings are applicable for all the variants of the Basalt, which get a long list of standard safety features including six airbags, ESC, ISOFIX anchors, hill-start assist, three-point seat belts and seat belt reminders for all passengers. As many as six Citroen Basalt variants are on sale - You, Plus, Plus Turbo, Max Turbo, Plus Turbo AT, and Max Turbo AT. For those wondering, the new Citroen Basalt price starts from Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.83 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

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