Mahindra Bolero On-Road Price in Chennai
₹8.57 Lakh to ₹9.99 Lakhex-showroom
The Bolero on-road price in Chennai is ₹10.04 Lakh to ₹11.69 Lakh, from the Bolero B4 to the top Bolero B8.
Tamil Nadu charges 13% on cars from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh and 18% above that, plus a ₹2,250 road safety tax. The Bolero B8, at ₹9.99 lakh, stays in the lower band.
Bolero 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 13% on every Bolero variant, worked out on the ex-showroom price.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹9,37,00085%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (13%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹1,21,81011%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹32,7953%
- 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
- ₹10,97,355
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 Bolero variant
The Bolero comes in 4 variants, all diesel.
- Bolero B4Lowest price
Diesel · Manual
₹10.04 Lakh
₹8.57 Lakh ex-showroom
₹10.97 Lakh
₹9.37 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹11.34 Lakh
₹9.69 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹11.69 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Bolero variant gives you the most for the money?
For a business or farm vehicle, the Bolero B4 at ₹10.04 lakh is enough. It has the same airbags, ABS and parking sensor as the Bolero B8, and its vinyl seats wipe clean.
For family use, the Bolero B6 adds fabric seats, power windows, central locking and the touchscreen for ₹93,200.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Touchscreen
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a Bolero in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Bolero B6 variant works out to ₹18,223 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹429 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolero B4 Lowest price | ₹10.04 Lakh | ₹18,760 | ₹16,676 | ₹14,591 |
Bolero B6 Value pick | ₹10.97 Lakh | ₹20,501 | ₹18,223 | ₹15,946 |
Bolero B8 Top variant | ₹11.69 Lakh | ₹21,851 | ₹19,423 | ₹16,995 |
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 Bolero costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the Bolero B4 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 Bolero B4 | ₹99.55/l | 13.1 km/l | ₹7.59 | ₹7,588 | ₹11,381 | ₹15,175 |
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 Bolero?
Two airbags come on every variant, from the Bolero B4 variant.
Bolero against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹10.42 lakh and ₹16.51 lakh, against ₹10.04 lakh for the Bolero.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra Bolero | ₹10.04 Lakh | diesel | Manual only | Not tested |
| Mahindra Bolero Neo | ₹10.61 Lakh | diesel | Manual only | Not tested |
| Mahindra Scorpio Classic | ₹16.51 Lakh | diesel | Manual only | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | ₹10.42 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹13.90 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 Bolero cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Bolero B6 variant costs ₹68,040 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 | Bolero B4 | Bolero B6 | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolero in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹9.41 Lakh | ₹10.29 Lakh | ₹68,040 less |
| Bolero in Delhi | 8.75% | ₹9.65 Lakh | ₹10.55 Lakh | ₹42,273 less |
| Bolero in Mumbai | 13% | ₹10.03 Lakh | ₹10.97 Lakh | ₹14 less |
| Bolero in Pune | 13% | ₹10.03 Lakh | ₹10.97 Lakh | ₹14 less |
| Chennai | 13% | ₹10.04 Lakh | ₹10.97 Lakh | |
| Bolero in Hyderabad | 14% | ₹10.16 Lakh | ₹11.10 Lakh | ₹12,857 more |
| Bolero in Bangalore | 14% | ₹10.24 Lakh | ₹11.19 Lakh | ₹22,350 more |
Road tax rate for the Bolero B6 variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Bolero in Chennai: questions buyers ask
How big is the Bolero?
It is 3,995 mm long, just under 4 metres, on a 2,680 mm wheelbase. At 1,745 mm wide it fits most parking slots, but at 1,880 mm it is tall.
What tyres and wheels does the Bolero use?
215/75 R15 tyres on every version. The Bolero B4 has plain steel wheels, the Bolero B6 and Bolero B6 (O) add wheel caps, and the Bolero B8 gets diamond cut alloys.
Which Bolero versions have the chrome grille?
The Bolero B6, Bolero B6 (O) and Bolero B8 have a chrome bezel on the grille and a centre bezel with a cubic finish. The Bolero B4 keeps a plain black grille.
Does the Bolero have bottle holders?
From the Bolero B6 up, the door trims have built in bottle holders, and the front gets map pockets and utility spaces. The Bolero B4 does without them.
Does the Bolero have an engine immobiliser?
Yes, on all four versions. It stops the engine from starting without the car's own key, which makes the Bolero harder to steal.