Citroen Adds New Powertrain Options to Aircross X and Basalt X, Updates eC3X Range

Citroen has expanded the variant and powertrain line-up of the Aircross X and Basalt X, making the 110hp turbo-petrol engine available on the base trim of both models. The carmaker has also introduced the naturally aspirated petrol engine on the top-spec Max variants.

Alongside these updates, the eC3X electric hatchback gets a 5km increase in claimed range, while all three models receive new step-up finance options.

Citroen Aircross X, Basalt X: Powertrain Updates

Both models continue with the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms.

The 110hp turbo-petrol engine, previously available from the Plus trim onwards, is now offered on the base You variant. This brings the entry price of the turbo variants down by Rs 1.50 lakh for the Aircross X and Rs 1.58 lakh for the Basalt X.

Meanwhile, the 82hp naturally aspirated petrol engine is now available on the top-spec Max trim, giving buyers the option of the less powerful engine with a higher equipment level. The naturally aspirated engine is also offered with CNG, although Citroen has not yet announced the specifications or prices of the CNG variants.

Citroen Aircross X Prices

Citroen Basalt X Prices

A Comfort Edition package is also available on the base You variants for an additional Rs 20,000. It adds ambient lighting, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and beige leatherette upholstery.

Citroen eC3X Gets 330km Range

The eC3X electric hatchback now has a claimed MIDC range of 330km, up from 325km previously. Citroen says the additional 5km has been achieved through improved energy utilisation, likely through software optimisation.

The eC3X is also now available through Citroen’s BaaS programme. Under this arrangement, the vehicle’s ex-showroom price starts at Rs 6.99 lakh, with an additional Rs 2.26 per kilometre driven.

New Finance Schemes Introduced

Citroen has introduced a step-up finance scheme across the Aircross X, Basalt X and eC3X ranges. Loan tenures can extend up to seven years, with lower EMI payments during the initial years compared with a conventional loan structure. For the first year, EMIs start at Rs 9,999 for the Basalt X and Rs 10,555 for the Aircross X, based on a 20 percent down payment.

The expanded line-up gives Citroen greater flexibility to cater to different price points and powertrain preferences, while the eC3X’s range increase and new finance schemes add further choice. The updates also come in time for the festive season, an important period for new-car purchases in India.