New Cars in Chennai
On-road prices, specs and reviews for 82 new cars in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
A coastal manufacturing hub, Chennai has strong sedan and SUV demand, with Tamil Nadu road tax in the upper-middle band. Heat and humidity make good climate control a priority. Tamil Nadu applies around 13% road tax, which — along with registration and first-year insurance — is what turns the ex-showroom into the price you actually pay in Chennai.
On-road price of popular cars in Chennai
Indicative — includes 13% road tax
| Car | Ex-showroom | Road tax | Est. on-road in Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | ₹72.90 Lakh | ₹9.48 Lakh | ₹85.05 Lakh |
| Hyundai Creta | ₹11.00 Lakh | ₹1.43 Lakh | ₹12.94 Lakh |
| Kia Carnival | ₹63.90 Lakh | ₹8.31 Lakh | ₹74.56 Lakh |
| Kia EV6 | ₹60.97 Lakh | ₹7.93 Lakh | ₹71.15 Lakh |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | ₹78.50 Lakh | ₹10.21 Lakh | ₹91.57 Lakh |
| Skoda Kodiaq | ₹46.50 Lakh | ₹6.04 Lakh | ₹54.29 Lakh |
| BMW X5 | ₹97.50 Lakh | ₹12.68 Lakh | ₹113.71 Lakh |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | ₹96.50 Lakh | ₹12.54 Lakh | ₹112.54 Lakh |
Popular cars in Chennai
BMW 5 Series
4.4₹72.90 Lakh – ₹85.00 LakhEx-showroom
Hyundai Creta
4.4₹11.00 Lakh – ₹20.30 LakhEx-showroom
Kia Carnival
4.4₹63.90 Lakh – ₹65.90 LakhEx-showroom
Kia EV6
4.4₹60.97 Lakh – ₹65.97 LakhEx-showroom
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
4.4₹78.50 Lakh – ₹92.50 LakhEx-showroom
Skoda Kodiaq
4.4₹46.50 Lakh – ₹50.50 LakhEx-showroom
BMW X5
4.4₹97.50 Lakh – ₹113.00 LakhEx-showroom
Mercedes-Benz GLE
4.4₹96.50 Lakh – ₹135.00 LakhEx-showroom
Toyota Innova Hycross
4.4₹19.30 Lakh – ₹31.40 LakhEx-showroom
BMW 3 Series
4.4₹75.00 LakhEx-showroom
Porsche Macan
4.4₹88.00 Lakh – ₹155.00 LakhEx-showroom
Audi Q5
4.3₹65.00 Lakh – ₹77.00 LakhEx-showroom
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New cars in Chennai — FAQs
What is the on-road price of a car in Chennai?
In Chennai (Tamil Nadu), the on-road price is the ex-showroom plus roughly 13% road tax, plus first-year insurance and registration. That typically adds about 17–21% over the showroom price. For example, a Hyundai Creta at ₹11.00 Lakh works out to roughly ₹12.94 Lakh on-road in Chennai.
Why is the on-road price in Chennai different from other cities?
Road tax is set by Tamil Nadu, not nationally, so the same car costs a different amount on-road in Chennai than in another state. Tamil Nadu's rate is around 13%.
Which cars are most popular in Chennai?
Sedans sell particularly well in Chennai. A coastal manufacturing hub, Chennai has strong sedan and SUV demand, with Tamil Nadu road tax in the upper-middle band. Heat and humidity make good climate control a priority.
How many new car models are available in Chennai?
We track 82 new car models with specifications, prices and reviews relevant to buyers in Chennai.
On-road prices for Chennai are indicative estimates based on Tamil Nadu's ~13% road tax and typical registration/insurance — actual figures vary by variant, dealer and current rates. Reviewed by the CarQuill India editorial team. Confirm the exact on-road price with an authorized Chennai dealer.