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Kia Seltos On-Road Price in Chennai

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₹11.24 Lakh to ₹21.81 Lakhex-showroom

Kia Seltos in blue with a black roof
On-road price, 38 current variants
₹13.83 Lakh to ₹27.22 Lakh
Tamil Nadu road tax, insurance and fees included

The Seltos on-road price in Chennai is ₹13.83 Lakh to ₹27.22 Lakh, from the Seltos HTE Petrol to the top Seltos X-Line (O) Diesel AT.

On-road from
₹13.83 Lakh
Automatic from
₹16.86 Lakh
EMI from
₹22,980/mo
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Tamil Nadu charges 18% road tax up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% above it. Three Seltos versions sit at ₹19,99,900, while the Seltos GTX (A) Diesel AT at ₹20.32 lakh crosses over and costs ₹25.36 lakh on the road.

Seltos 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 Seltos it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Seltos GTX (A) Diesel AT variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.

Price this variant
On-road in Chennai
₹19,55,828
Petrol · Manual
Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
₹15,91,90081%
Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
₹2,86,54215%
Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
₹2,2501%
Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
₹55,7173%
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
₹15,9191%
On-road price
₹19,55,828

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 Seltos variant

The Seltos comes in 38 variants: 22 petrol and 16 diesel. Automatics start with the Seltos HTE (O) Petrol IVT variant at ₹16.86 lakh, with a choice of IVT (CVT), automatic and DCT gearboxes. Diesel starts at ₹15.90 lakh with the Seltos HTE Diesel variant, ₹2.07 lakh more than the petrol Seltos HTE Petrol.

Fuel
VariantOn-road · ex-showroom

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

Which Seltos variant gives you the most for the money?

If you want a diesel automatic with ADAS, the Seltos HTX (A) Diesel AT at ₹24.48 lakh stays in the 18% band. It has the same Level 2 ADAS, 360 degree camera and smart cruise control as the Seltos GTX (A), without the GT-Line styling and 18 inch alloys.

For petrol buyers, the Seltos HTK (O) Petrol IVT at ₹19.43 lakh is the value pick, with ventilated seats for the Chennai heat, the panoramic sunroof and an 8 way power driver seat.

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

From
To
Seltos HTE Petrol → Seltos HTX Petrol
Worth it for the features
Pay ₹5.72 Lakh more on-road
What you get
  • ▲Sunroof
  • ▲Ventilated seats
  • ▲Touchscreen
  • ▲Wireless charging

Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.

Monthly EMI on a Seltos in Chennai

On a five-year loan at 9%, the Seltos HTX Petrol variant works out to ₹32,480 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹765 to that.

VariantOn-road10% down20% down30% down
Seltos HTE Petrol
Lowest price
₹13.83 Lakh₹25,852₹22,980₹20,107
Seltos HTX Petrol
Value pick
₹19.55 Lakh₹36,540₹32,480₹28,420
Seltos HTE (O) Petrol IVT
Cheapest automatic
₹16.86 Lakh₹31,505₹28,004₹24,504
Seltos X-Line (O) Diesel AT
Top variant
₹27.22 Lakh₹50,858₹45,207₹39,556

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 Seltos costs to run in Chennai

The Seltos HTE Diesel variant costs ₹2.07 lakh more on-road than the petrol Seltos HTE Petrol. It saves about ₹2,561 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 81 months (6.8 years).

FuelPriceReal mileagePer km1,000 km a month1,500 km a month2,000 km a month
petrol
Seltos HTE Petrol
₹107.77/l13.5 km/l₹7.97₹7,965₹11,948₹15,931
diesel
Seltos HTE Diesel
₹99.55/l15.9 km/l₹6.26₹6,258₹9,387₹12,516

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 Seltos?

The Seltos holds a five-star Bharat NCAP rating for adults and five stars for children, valid from March 2026. It scored 31.70 of 32 points for adults and 45.00 of 49 for children. Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Seltos HTE Petrol variant. A 360 degree camera and ADAS driver aids first arrive on the Seltos HTX (A) Petrol variant.

Seltos against its rivals in Chennai

All four start within ₹1.95 lakh of the Seltos's ₹13.83 lakh on-road price in Chennai.

CarOn-road fromFuelsAutomatic fromBharat NCAP
Kia Seltos₹13.83 Lakhpetrol, diesel₹16.86 Lakh5 stars (adult)
Hyundai Creta₹13.41 Lakhpetrol, diesel₹17.81 LakhNot tested
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara₹13.25 Lakhpetrol, CNG, hybrid₹16.59 LakhNot tested
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder₹15.76 Lakhpetrol, CNG, hybrid₹17.41 LakhNot tested
Tata Sierra₹14.13 Lakhpetrol, diesel₹17.80 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 Seltos cheaper in another city?

Road tax is set by each state, so the Seltos HTX Petrol variant costs ₹1.93 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 taxSeltos HTE PetrolSeltos HTX Petrolvs Chennai
Seltos in Ahmedabad6%₹12.46 Lakh₹17.62 Lakh₹1.93 lakh less
Seltos in Delhi10%₹12.91 Lakh₹18.26 Lakh₹1.29 lakh less
Seltos in Mumbai12%₹13.16 Lakh₹18.61 Lakh₹94,143 less
Seltos in Pune12%₹13.16 Lakh₹18.61 Lakh₹94,143 less
Chennai18%₹13.83 Lakh₹19.55 Lakh
Seltos in Hyderabad18%₹13.87 Lakh₹19.59 Lakh₹4,142 more
Seltos in Bangalore17%₹13.92 Lakh₹19.68 Lakh₹12,400 more

Road tax rate for the Seltos HTX Petrol variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.

Seltos in Chennai: questions buyers ask

Which Seltos has ambient lighting?

The Seltos HTX and above have 64 colour ambient lighting. The Seltos HTX also switches to a brown and grey cabin with leatherette trim on the dashboard and front doors.

Can you get the Seltos 360 degree camera with a manual?

Yes, the Seltos HTX (A) Petrol and Seltos HTX (A) Diesel manuals have it, with Level 2 ADAS. They miss smart cruise control and reverse collision avoidance, which need an automatic.

Which Seltos versions have 18 inch wheels?

The Seltos GTX trims use 18 inch crystal cut alloys and the X-Line trims 18 inch black painted alloys. Lower versions with alloys use 17 inch wheels, and the petrol manuals 16 inch steel wheels.

Does the Seltos have one touch windows?

The driver's window has one touch up and down from the Seltos HTE (O). One touch on all four windows comes only on the Seltos GTX (O) and X-Line (O).

Which Seltos has a leatherette interior?

Full leatherette seats start on the Seltos HTK (O). The Seltos HTE (O) and HTK use semi-leatherette, and the base Seltos HTE mixes semi-leatherette with fabric.