Hyundai Creta On-Road Price in Chennai
₹10.90 Lakh to ₹20.30 Lakhex-showroom
The Creta on-road price in Chennai is ₹13.41 Lakh to ₹25.33 Lakh, from the Creta E to the top Creta King Lounge Edition Diesel AT.
Tamil Nadu waives road tax on electric cars until 31 December 2027, which reshapes the top end of the Creta range in Chennai. The Creta EV Excellence comes to ₹22.32 lakh, below the petrol Creta King iVT at ₹22.95 lakh.
Creta Cost Breakdown in Chennai: RTO & Tax, Variant by Variant
Pick a variant to see what you pay for it in Chennai: the ex-showroom price, road tax, insurance and RTO fees. Tamil Nadu charges a one-time road tax on the ex-showroom price, and the rate rises with that price. For the Creta it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Creta King Knight Diesel AT variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹15,04,40081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹2,70,79215%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹52,6543%
- RTO chargesRegistration fee, smart card and the state's service charge
- ₹1,0001%
- FASTag and paperwork (estimate)Charged by the dealer, not the government
- ₹2,5001%
- TCS (1%)Claimable when you file your income tax return
- ₹15,0441%
- On-road price
- ₹18,48,640
A dealer quote can be higher if it bundles accessories, an extended warranty or other packs. Those are optional, so ask for an itemised quote and check each line against these figures. Insurance is an estimate and you can buy it from any insurer. Road tax verified November 2026.
Chennai price list for every Creta variant
The Creta comes in 27 variants: 15 petrol and 12 diesel. Automatics start with the Creta EX(O) iVT variant at ₹17.81 lakh, with a choice of IVT (CVT), automatic and DCT gearboxes. Diesel starts at ₹15.50 lakh with the Creta E Diesel variant, ₹2.08 lakh more than the petrol Creta E.
- Creta ELowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹13.41 Lakh
₹10.90 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
Adds Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Keyless / push button start
₹14.83 Lakh
₹12.06 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹15.50 Lakh
₹12.61 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.15 Lakh
₹13.14 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
Adds Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Keyless / push button start
₹16.87 Lakh
₹13.73 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.46 Lakh
₹14.20 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹17.68 Lakh
₹14.39 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.81 Lakh
₹14.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.18 Lakh
₹14.80 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.48 Lakh
₹15.04 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.23 Lakh
₹15.65 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.55 Lakh
₹15.91 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹19.78 Lakh
₹16.10 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.84 Lakh
₹16.15 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.07 Lakh
₹16.34 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.22 Lakh
₹17.27 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.33 Lakh
₹17.36 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.84 Lakh
₹17.78 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.10 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.95 Lakh
₹18.68 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · IVT (CVT)
₹23.12 Lakh
₹18.83 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.24 Lakh
₹18.92 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · IVT (CVT)
₹23.59 Lakh
₹19.21 Lakh ex-showroom
₹24.32 Lakh
₹19.80 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · DCT
₹24.45 Lakh
₹19.91 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Automatic
₹25.13 Lakh
₹20.14 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Automatic
₹25.33 Lakh
₹20.30 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Creta variant gives you the most for the money?
If you stay with petrol, the Creta SX Premium iVT at ₹21.84 lakh is our Chennai pick. Its ventilated front seats suit the heat, and it has the 360 degree camera and Bose sound.
The diesel Kings cross ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and pay Tamil Nadu's higher rate, so the Creta King Diesel AT at ₹24.32 lakh is the last diesel automatic below it.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Sunroof
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ▲Wireless charging
- ▲Alloy wheels
- ▲Keyless / push button start
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a Creta in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Creta SX variant works out to ₹30,700 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹723 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Creta E Lowest price | ₹13.41 Lakh | ₹25,069 | ₹22,284 | ₹19,498 |
Creta SX Value pick | ₹18.48 Lakh | ₹34,537 | ₹30,700 | ₹26,862 |
Creta EX(O) iVT Cheapest automatic | ₹17.81 Lakh | ₹33,285 | ₹29,587 | ₹25,889 |
Creta King Lounge Edition Diesel AT Top variant | ₹25.33 Lakh | ₹47,341 | ₹42,081 | ₹36,821 |
Monthly instalments on the full Chennai on-road price less your down payment, over 60 months at 9%. Your bank sets the actual rate. Processing fees and the yearly insurance renewal are extra. Set your own down payment and tenure in the EMI calculator.
Petrol or diesel: what a Creta costs to run in Chennai
The Creta E Diesel variant costs ₹2.08 lakh more on-road than the petrol Creta E. It saves about ₹2,977 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 71 months (5.9 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Creta E | ₹107.77/l | 14.3 km/l | ₹7.55 | ₹7,553 | ₹11,330 | ₹15,107 |
diesel Creta E Diesel | ₹99.55/l | 17.9 km/l | ₹5.57 | ₹5,569 | ₹8,353 | ₹11,138 |
Chennai fuel prices on 6 November 2026 (PPAC daily price, CNG from Torrent Gas). Real mileage is 82% of the ARAI figure, since daily driving rarely matches the test. Fuel only: servicing and insurance are not included.
How safe is the Creta?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Creta E variant. A 360 degree camera arrives on the Creta SX Premium variant, and ADAS driver aids first on the Creta King variant.
Creta against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹75,000 of the Creta's ₹13.41 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | ₹13.41 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹17.81 Lakh | Not tested |
| Kia Seltos | ₹13.83 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹16.86 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | ₹13.25 Lakh | petrol, CNG, hybrid | ₹16.59 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki Victoris | ₹12.92 Lakh | petrol, CNG, hybrid | ₹16.48 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Tata Sierra | ₹14.13 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹17.80 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
Cheapest on-road price in Chennai for each car. Bharat NCAP ratings can leave out some versions, so check the variant you want.
Is the Creta cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Creta SX variant costs ₹1.82 lakh more in Chennai than in Ahmedabad. Register the car where you live, though. Keep a car from another state in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months and you must re-register it here and pay Tamil Nadu's road tax as well.
| City | Road tax | Creta E | Creta SX | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creta in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹12.08 Lakh | ₹16.65 Lakh | ₹1.82 lakh less |
| Creta in Delhi | 10% | ₹12.52 Lakh | ₹17.25 Lakh | ₹1.22 lakh less |
| Creta in Mumbai | 12% | ₹12.76 Lakh | ₹17.59 Lakh | ₹89,103 less |
| Creta in Pune | 12% | ₹12.76 Lakh | ₹17.59 Lakh | ₹89,103 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹13.41 Lakh | ₹18.48 Lakh | |
| Creta in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹13.45 Lakh | ₹18.52 Lakh | ₹4,054 more |
| Creta in Bangalore | 17% | ₹13.49 Lakh | ₹18.60 Lakh | ₹11,638 more |
Road tax rate for the Creta SX variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Creta in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does a Chennai Creta bill include the ₹2,250 road safety tax?
Yes. Tamil Nadu adds it to every new car on top of the road tax, and our Creta figures include it.
Will the Creta cope with Chennai's northeast monsoon?
Its 190 mm ground clearance helps on waterlogged streets in October and November. Areas such as Velachery flood too deep for any car, so park on higher ground when heavy rain is forecast.
Does the Creta's sunroof add heat in Chennai?
A panoramic glass roof lets in more sun, but every Creta with one also has a rear window sunshade. Ventilated seats from the Creta SX Premium help more.
Does Tamil Nadu charge for recording a car loan?
Yes, ₹800 to note the lender on the registration certificate, paid once. Our figures assume a cash purchase, so add it if you finance the Creta.
Is the Creta E worth buying?
Only on a strict budget. It has six airbags and stability control, but no touchscreen, rear camera or alloys. The Creta EX(O) adds a sunroof, rear camera and LED headlamps for ₹2.73 lakh more on-road.