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Kia Carens Clavis On-Road Price in Chennai

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₹11.38 Lakh to ₹21.78 Lakhex-showroom

Grey Kia Carens Clavis, a seven seat MPV
On-road price, 23 current variants
₹14.00 Lakh to ₹27.18 Lakh
Tamil Nadu road tax, insurance and fees included

The Carens Clavis on-road price in Chennai is ₹14.00 Lakh to ₹27.18 Lakh, from the Carens Clavis HTE to the top Carens Clavis X-Line Turbo DCT.

On-road from
₹14.00 Lakh
Automatic from
₹20.69 Lakh
CNG from
₹15.23 Lakh
EMI from
₹23,264/mo
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Tamil Nadu charges 18% road tax up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% above it. The Carens Clavis GTX Turbo DCT is priced at ₹19,99,900, while the Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo DCT at ₹21.06 lakh pays the higher rate and costs ₹1.73 lakh more on the road.

Carens Clavis 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 Carens Clavis it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo DCT variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.

Price this variant
On-road in Chennai
₹20,17,078
Petrol · Manual
Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
₹16,41,90081%
Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
₹2,95,54215%
Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
₹2,2501%
Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
₹57,4673%
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
₹16,4191%
On-road price
₹20,17,078

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 Carens Clavis variant

The Carens Clavis comes in 23 variants: 15 petrol, 6 diesel and 2 CNG. Automatics start with the Carens Clavis HTK+ Turbo DCT variant at ₹20.69 lakh, with a choice of DCT and automatic gearboxes. The Carens Clavis HTE CNG variant costs ₹1.22 lakh more than the petrol Carens Clavis HTE. Diesel starts at ₹17.65 lakh with the Carens Clavis HTE (O) Diesel variant, ₹2.47 lakh more than the petrol Carens Clavis HTE (O).

Fuel
VariantOn-road · ex-showroom

On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.

Which Carens Clavis variant gives you the most for the money?

The Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo DCT earns some of that with Level 2 ADAS, ventilated front seats for the Chennai heat, a power driver seat, rain sensing wipers and Bose audio.

If you can live without ADAS, the Carens Clavis HTX (O) Turbo DCT at ₹24.09 lakh stays in the 18% band. It has the 360 degree camera, Bose speakers, the dual pane panoramic sunroof and the 12.25 inch screens.

Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.

From
To
Carens Clavis HTE → Carens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbo
Different engine
Pay ₹6.16 Lakh more on-road
What you get
  • ◆More powerful engine
  • ▲Sunroof
  • ▲Reverse camera
  • ▲Cruise control
  • ▲Touchscreen
  • ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • ▲Wireless charging

Monthly EMI on a Carens Clavis in Chennai

On a five-year loan at 9%, the Carens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbo variant works out to ₹33,497 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹789 to that.

VariantOn-road10% down20% down30% down
Carens Clavis HTE
Lowest price
₹14.00 Lakh₹26,172₹23,264₹20,356
Carens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbo
Value pick
₹20.17 Lakh₹37,684₹33,497₹29,310
Carens Clavis HTK+ Turbo DCT
Cheapest automatic
₹20.69 Lakh₹38,668₹34,372₹30,075
Carens Clavis X-Line Turbo DCT
Top variant
₹27.18 Lakh₹50,788₹45,145₹39,502

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 Carens Clavis costs to run in Chennai

The Carens Clavis HTE (O) Diesel variant costs ₹2.47 lakh more on-road than the petrol Carens Clavis HTE (O). It saves about ₹3,532 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 71 months (5.9 years).

FuelPriceReal mileagePer km1,000 km a month1,500 km a month2,000 km a month
petrol
Carens Clavis HTE
₹107.77/l12.6 km/l₹8.57₹8,568₹12,851₹17,135
diesel
Carens Clavis HTE (O) Diesel
₹99.55/l16.0 km/l₹6.21₹6,213₹9,320₹12,426

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 Carens Clavis?

Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Carens Clavis HTE variant. A 360 degree camera arrives on the Carens Clavis HTX Diesel variant, and ADAS driver aids first on the Carens Clavis HTX+ Turbo DCT variant.

Carens Clavis against its rivals in Chennai

On-road in Chennai they start between ₹10.42 lakh and ₹22.96 lakh, against ₹14.00 lakh for the Carens Clavis. The Carens Clavis is the only one here offered with petrol, CNG and diesel.

CarOn-road fromFuelsAutomatic fromBharat NCAP
Kia Carens Clavis₹14.00 Lakhpetrol, CNG, diesel₹20.69 LakhNot tested
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga₹10.42 Lakhpetrol, CNG₹13.90 LakhNot tested
Maruti Suzuki XL6₹14.29 Lakhpetrol, CNG₹15.94 LakhNot tested
Toyota Rumion₹11.46 Lakhpetrol, CNG₹15.18 LakhNot tested
Toyota Innova Hycross₹22.96 Lakhpetrol, hybrid₹22.96 Lakh5 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 Carens Clavis cheaper in another city?

Road tax is set by each state, so the Carens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbo variant costs ₹1.99 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.

CityRoad taxCarens Clavis HTECarens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbovs Chennai
Carens Clavis in Ahmedabad6%₹12.61 Lakh₹18.17 Lakh₹1.99 lakh less
Carens Clavis in Delhi10%₹13.07 Lakh₹18.83 Lakh₹1.33 lakh less
Carens Clavis in Mumbai12%₹13.32 Lakh₹19.20 Lakh₹97,023 less
Carens Clavis in Pune12%₹13.32 Lakh₹19.20 Lakh₹97,023 less
Chennai18%₹14.00 Lakh₹20.17 Lakh
Carens Clavis in Hyderabad18%₹14.04 Lakh₹20.21 Lakh₹4,192 more
Carens Clavis in Bangalore17%₹14.09 Lakh₹20.29 Lakh₹12,835 more

Road tax rate for the Carens Clavis HTK+ (O) Turbo variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.

Carens Clavis in Chennai: questions buyers ask

Which Carens Clavis has seat back tables?

The Carens Clavis HTX and every version above it, with retractable tables that hold a cup and a phone or tablet for middle row passengers.

Is tyre pressure monitoring standard on the Carens Clavis?

Yes, every Carens Clavis has a highline tyre pressure monitor, along with hill start assist and downhill brake control.

Does the Carens Clavis HTK+ have alloy wheels?

No. The turbo and diesel HTK+ versions use 16 inch steel wheels with full covers. 17 inch crystal cut alloys start on the Carens Clavis HTK+ (O).

Which Carens Clavis has ambient lighting?

The Carens Clavis HTX and above have 64 colour ambient lighting, with a navy and beige cabin and leatherette seats. The GTX trims switch to black with off white accents.

What does the Carens Clavis X-Line change?

Mainly the look: a black cabin with hunter green accents, glossy black 17 inch alloys and a dark satin chrome beltline. It is priced the same as the Carens Clavis GTX+ Turbo DCT.