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Of late, Citroën has been updating its line-up with “X” trims. The Citroën Basalt, too, gets the X treatment and now comes with a revamped cabin and CARA, an all-new AI-based in-car voice assistant. But is it enough to make it a compelling package?

- Salman Bargir

The Indian customer is a tough nut to crack, and automakers know it well. To crack it open, Renault, the French carmaker, this time is using a Basalt that’s been hardened with chemical X. We experienced the top-of-the-line Max Turbo AT variant. Personally, I've always liked the way the Citroën Basalt looks.

The X retains its distinctive coupé-styled sport utility vehicle (SUV) silhouette, the only visible change at the front being a pair of new LED fog-lamps. Though nearly indistinguishable from the standard Basalt’s halogen units, they complete the all-LED lighting package. At the rear, the “X” suffix on the tailgate is the sole exterior cue distinguishing the Basalt X from the regular model.