Kia Carnival On-Road Price in Chennai
₹59.64 Lakhex-showroom
The Carnival on-road price in Chennai is ₹74.32 Lakh, for the Carnival Limousine Plus, the only version on sale.
Tamil Nadu charges the Carnival 20% road tax, plus the ₹2,250 road safety cess, so the Carnival Limousine Plus costs ₹74.32 lakh on the road in Chennai.
For the Chennai heat, ventilation reaches four seats: both front seats and both second row relaxation seats. The rear passengers also get their own climate zone with roof vents.
Carnival 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 of 20% on every Carnival variant, worked out on the ex-showroom price. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹59,64,90080%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (20%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹11,92,98016%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹2,08,7723%
- 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
- ₹59,6491%
- On-road price
- ₹74,32,051
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 Carnival variant
The Carnival comes in one version, the Carnival Limousine Plus variant.
- Carnival Limousine PlusLowest price
Diesel · Automatic
₹74.32 Lakh
₹59.64 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Monthly EMI on a Carnival in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Carnival Limousine Plus variant works out to ₹1,23,422 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹2,906 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carnival Limousine Plus Lowest price | ₹74.32 Lakh | ₹1,38,849 | ₹1,23,422 | ₹1,07,994 |
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 a Carnival costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the Carnival Limousine Plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
diesel Carnival Limousine Plus | ₹99.55/l | 12.2 km/l | ₹8.18 | ₹8,175 | ₹12,263 | ₹16,351 |
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 Carnival?
Eight airbags and stability control come as standard on the Carnival Limousine Plus variant.
Carnival against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹22.96 lakh and ₹149.44 lakh, against ₹74.32 lakh for the Carnival.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Carnival | ₹74.32 Lakh | diesel | ₹74.32 Lakh | Not tested |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | ₹22.96 Lakh | petrol, hybrid | ₹22.96 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| MG M9 EV | ₹83.60 Lakh | electric | ₹83.60 Lakh | Not tested |
| Toyota Vellfire | ₹149.44 Lakh | hybrid | ₹149.44 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 Carnival cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Carnival Limousine Plus variant costs ₹8.37 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 | Carnival Limousine Plus | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹65.94 Lakh | ₹8.37 lakh less |
| Carnival in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹69.82 Lakh | ₹4.49 lakh less |
| Carnival in Mumbai | 15% | ₹71.49 Lakh | ₹2.82 lakh less |
| Carnival in Pune | 15% | ₹71.49 Lakh | ₹2.82 lakh less |
| Carnival in Bangalore | 18% | ₹74.29 Lakh | ₹2,643 less |
| Chennai | 20% | ₹74.32 Lakh | |
| Carnival in Hyderabad | 21% | ₹75.00 Lakh | ₹68,164 more |
Road tax rate for the Carnival Limousine Plus variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Carnival in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does the Carnival have a power tailgate?
Yes, a smart power tailgate, along with electrically sliding rear doors. The third row folds into the floor to open up the load space.
Is there a petrol Carnival?
No. The Carnival is sold only with the 2.2 litre diesel and the 8 speed automatic, so there is no petrol, CNG or manual version.
Does the Carnival warn about rear passengers?
Yes, a rear occupant alert reminds you to check the second row when you leave the car, and safe exit assist warns before a rear door opens into traffic.
Where can Carnival passengers charge their phones?
There is a wireless phone charger at the front and two USB ports in every row, so passengers in all three rows can charge.
How many rows have AC vents in the Carnival?
All three. The second row has roof vents with its own controls, and the third row has roof vents too.