Upfront, the Basalt gets styling elements such as the split grille and headlight from its C3 siblings

Profile boasts a sloping roofline with multi-spoke dual-tone alloy wheels and squared-out wheel arches and body cladding

At the back, it gets wrap-around tail lights and a hunkered up body stance with respect to the coupe-like sloping roof

Interiors will likely be carried from the C3 Aircross with all the existing feature including 10.25-inch screen

Feature additions such as automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats, and dual-zone AC are expected

Expected to retain the 110 PS/205 Nm 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine with both MT and AT options

Lower variants could get powered by a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 82 PS

Expect the introductory price to be around Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom) mark

Will rival the upcoming Tata Curvv, and other compact SUVs like the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos