Citroën Basalt X: Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT vs Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT
The Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT costs ₹1,07,500 more than the Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT. The equipment it adds covers 84% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,07,500
₹12,82,000 → ₹13,89,500
Features are worth
₹91,000
7 gained
Equipment covers
84%
of what the variant costs extra
Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT costs ₹1,07,500 more than Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹91,000, roughly 84% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹40,000 · 2 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹51,000 · 5 features
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
9 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT | Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹28,000 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹4,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹25,000 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 7 gained | ₹91,000 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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Front Ventilated Seatsadded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹16-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
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On our figures
₹91,000 of equipment against ₹1,07,500 — 84% of the variant
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Plus to Max on all 3 powertrains
Citroën sells this upgrade on 3 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the 1.2 Turbo · Petrol manual (₹1,05,500) and dearest on the 1.2 · Petrol manual (₹1,35,300).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 · Petrol manual | ₹1,35,300 | ₹88,000 | 65%Fair upgrade |
| 1.2 Turbo · Petrol manual | ₹1,05,500 | ₹79,000 | 74%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol automatic (this page) | ₹1,07,500 | ₹91,000 | 84%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT costs ₹1,24,893 more on the road than Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT, against ₹1,07,500 ex-showroom. ₹16,318 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,075, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,82,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,34,508
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹64,100
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,820
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,89,500
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,45,451
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹69,475
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,895
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Citroën Basalt X Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT and Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT?
- ₹1,07,500 ex-showroom — Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT is ₹12,82,000 and Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT is ₹13,89,500.
- Is the Citroën Basalt X Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT worth the extra money over the Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT?
- Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT costs ₹1,07,500 more than Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT and brings 7 features we value at ₹91,000, roughly 84% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Max 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT that the Plus 1.2 Turbo Petrol AT doesn't have?
- 7 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, Leatherette Upholstery. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.