Hyundai i20 On-Road Price in Chennai
₹5.99 Lakh to ₹11.63 Lakhex-showroom
The i20 on-road price in Chennai is ₹7.04 Lakh to ₹14.31 Lakh, from the i20 Era to the top i20 N Line N8 DCT.
Tamil Nadu charges 13% on an i20 below ₹10 lakh and 18% above it, one of the steepest steps in our seven cities. In Chennai the i20 Asta (O) IVT costs ₹1.94 lakh more on-road than the i20 Sportz (O) IVT.
i20 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 i20 it is 13% up to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and 18% from the i20 Asta (O) IVT variant up. Variants above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, from the i20 Asta (O) IVT variant, also carry 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹8,47,70085%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (13%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹1,10,20111%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹29,6703%
- 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%
- On-road price
- ₹9,93,321
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 i20 variant
The i20 comes in 15 variants, all petrol. Automatics start with the i20 Sportz IVT variant at ₹10.38 lakh, with a choice of IVT (CVT) and DCT gearboxes.
- i20 EraLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹7.04 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹7.91 Lakh
₹6.74 Lakh ex-showroom
₹8.26 Lakh
₹7.04 Lakh ex-showroom
₹9.20 Lakh
₹7.85 Lakh ex-showroom
₹9.82 Lakh
₹8.38 Lakh ex-showroom
- i20 Sportz (O) KnightValue pick
Petrol · Manual
₹9.93 Lakh
₹8.47 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.20 Lakh
₹8.71 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.38 Lakh
₹8.86 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.83 Lakh
₹9.24 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.90 Lakh
₹9.30 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹10.91 Lakh
₹9.32 Lakh ex-showroom
₹12.58 Lakh
₹10.23 Lakh ex-showroom
₹12.84 Lakh
₹10.43 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · IVT (CVT)
₹12.95 Lakh
₹10.53 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.08 Lakh
₹10.63 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.31 Lakh
₹11.63 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which i20 variant gives you the most for the money?
That makes the i20 Sportz (O) IVT at ₹10.90 lakh the Chennai pick. It has automatic climate control, which you will use every day, plus the sunroof and Bose sound.
If you prefer a manual, the i20 Asta at ₹10.20 lakh adds alloys, LED headlamps and a wireless charger while staying below the step.
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
- ▲Keyless / push button start
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on an i20 in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the i20 Sportz (O) Knight variant works out to ₹16,496 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹388 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
i20 Era Lowest price | ₹7.04 Lakh | ₹13,160 | ₹11,698 | ₹10,236 |
i20 Sportz (O) Knight Value pick | ₹9.93 Lakh | ₹18,558 | ₹16,496 | ₹14,434 |
i20 Sportz IVT Cheapest automatic | ₹10.38 Lakh | ₹19,396 | ₹17,241 | ₹15,086 |
i20 N Line N8 DCT Top variant | ₹14.31 Lakh | ₹26,740 | ₹23,769 | ₹20,798 |
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.
What an i20 costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the i20 Era variant costs about ₹8 a kilometre to run.
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol i20 Era | ₹107.77/l | 13.1 km/l | ₹8.21 | ₹8,214 | ₹12,321 | ₹16,428 |
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 i20?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the i20 Era variant.
i20 against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹6.86 lakh and ₹8.20 lakh, against ₹7.04 lakh for the i20.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai i20 | ₹7.04 Lakh | petrol | ₹10.38 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki Baleno | ₹7.03 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹8.79 Lakh | No current rating |
| Tata Altroz | ₹7.04 Lakh | petrol, CNG, diesel | ₹9.05 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Toyota Glanza | ₹8.20 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹9.73 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | ₹6.86 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹8.36 Lakh | Not tested |
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 i20 cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the i20 Sportz (O) Knight variant costs ₹61,789 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 | i20 Era | i20 Sportz (O) Knight | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i20 in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹6.59 Lakh | ₹9.31 Lakh | ₹61,789 less |
| i20 in Delhi | 7% | ₹6.47 Lakh | ₹9.40 Lakh | ₹53,312 less |
| i20 in Mumbai | 11% | ₹6.91 Lakh | ₹9.75 Lakh | ₹17,539 less |
| i20 in Pune | 11% | ₹6.91 Lakh | ₹9.75 Lakh | ₹17,539 less |
| Chennai | 13% | ₹7.04 Lakh | ₹9.93 Lakh | |
| i20 in Hyderabad | 14% | ₹7.13 Lakh | ₹10.05 Lakh | ₹11,875 more |
| i20 in Bangalore | 14% | ₹7.18 Lakh | ₹10.13 Lakh | ₹20,082 more |
Road tax rate for the i20 Sportz (O) Knight variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
i20 in Chennai: questions buyers ask
What is the ₹2,250 charge on a Chennai i20 quote?
It is Tamil Nadu's one-time road safety tax, collected on every new car on top of the road tax. Our i20 prices already include it.
Is the low slung i20 a worry in Chennai's rains?
It is a low hatchback, so be careful in waterlogged streets during October and November. Park on higher ground when heavy rain is forecast.
Does Tamil Nadu charge for a car loan on the i20?
Yes, ₹800 to note the lender on the registration certificate, paid once. Our figures assume a cash purchase.
Does the i20's sunroof make the cabin hot?
Some, when parked in the sun. The i20 Sportz (O) and above pair it with automatic climate control, which cools the cabin quickly on Chennai afternoons.
Is the i20 Era worth buying?
Only as a basic city car. It has six airbags and stability control but no touchscreen, speakers or rear camera. The i20 Sportz adds all three for ₹2.16 lakh more on-road.