Citroën Basalt obtains 4 stars for adult occupant safety and child occupant safety
The Citroen Basalt, a recently launched SUV coupe, has achieved a four-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP (BNCAP) crash tests. This achievement represents a significant milestone for the French automaker, as the Basalt becomes the first Citroen model to be evaluated for safety in India’s crash test program.
According to the BNCAP report, the Citroen Basalt received four stars for adult and child occupant protection. For adult safety, the SUV scored 26.19 points out of a possible 32, while child occupant protection was rated at 35.90 out of 49.
Crash tests were carried out in August and the variants tested included the You and Plus trims for the naturally aspirated petrol versions, along with the Plus and Max trims for the turbo-petrol models. Manual and automatic transmission options were evaluated.
In terms of specific safety assessments, the mobile side impact and pole impact tests for adult occupants were rated “Good”, indicating strong performance in these areas. The frontal collision results were more varied, with ratings ranging from ‘Marginal’ to ‘Adequate’.
Citroën’s Basalt enters the Indian market at a time when safety ratings are becoming an increasingly important factor for car buyers. While the four-star rating demonstrates its strong safety credentials, the results also indicate room for improvement in some areas. However, the Citroen Basalt’s performance in the BNCAP tests is a positive step for the brand as it aims to establish a stronger presence in India.