Mahindra Thar OG On-Road Price in Chennai
₹10.32 Lakh to ₹18.99 Lakhex-showroom
The Thar OG on-road price in Chennai is ₹12.69 Lakh to ₹23.32 Lakh, from the Thar OG AXT RWD Diesel MT to the top Thar OG ZXT 4WD Diesel AT.
Tamil Nadu charges 18% on cars from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh, plus a ₹2,250 road safety tax, and all fifteen Thar OG versions fall in that band. The range starts at ₹12.69 lakh.
Thar OG 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 18% on every Thar OG 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
- ₹13,99,00081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹2,51,82015%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹48,9653%
- 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
- ₹13,9901%
- On-road price
- ₹17,19,525
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 Thar OG variant
The Thar OG comes in 15 variants: 9 diesel and 6 petrol. Automatics start with the Thar OG LXT RWD Petrol AT variant at ₹18.14 lakh.
- Thar OG AXT RWD Diesel MTLowest price
Diesel · Manual
₹12.69 Lakh
₹10.32 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
Adds Cruise control, Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
₹15.97 Lakh
₹12.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.19 Lakh
₹13.99 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Automatic
₹18.14 Lakh
₹14.76 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹19.16 Lakh
₹15.59 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.76 Lakh
₹16.09 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹20.17 Lakh
₹16.42 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.25 Lakh
₹16.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.39 Lakh
₹16.60 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.15 Lakh
₹17.22 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.48 Lakh
₹17.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.48 Lakh
₹17.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.80 Lakh
₹17.75 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.10 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.32 Lakh
₹18.99 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Thar OG variant gives you the most for the money?
In Chennai traffic, the Thar OG LXT RWD Diesel AT at ₹20.25 lakh makes sense. It pairs the stronger 2.2 litre diesel with a torque converter automatic, without paying for 4WD you may rarely use.
The Thar OG LXT 4WD Diesel AT costs ₹1.84 lakh more.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Airbags
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ▲Wireless charging
- ▲Alloy wheels
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a Thar OG in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Thar OG ZXT RWD Diesel MT variant works out to ₹28,556 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹672 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thar OG AXT RWD Diesel MT Lowest price | ₹12.69 Lakh | ₹23,726 | ₹21,090 | ₹18,453 |
Thar OG ZXT RWD Diesel MT Value pick | ₹17.19 Lakh | ₹32,125 | ₹28,556 | ₹24,986 |
Thar OG LXT RWD Petrol AT Cheapest automatic | ₹18.14 Lakh | ₹33,899 | ₹30,132 | ₹26,366 |
Thar OG ZXT 4WD Diesel AT Top variant | ₹23.32 Lakh | ₹43,568 | ₹38,727 | ₹33,886 |
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.
How safe is the Thar OG?
Two airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Thar OG AXT RWD Diesel MT variant.
Thar OG against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹15.39 lakh and ₹15.48 lakh, against ₹12.69 lakh for the Thar OG.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra Thar OG | ₹12.69 Lakh | diesel, petrol | ₹18.14 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | ₹15.48 Lakh | petrol | ₹16.77 Lakh | Not tested |
| Mahindra Thar Roxx | ₹15.39 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹18.91 Lakh | 5 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 Thar OG cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Thar OG ZXT RWD Diesel MT variant costs ₹1.70 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 | Thar OG AXT RWD Diesel MT | Thar OG ZXT RWD Diesel MT | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thar OG in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹11.43 Lakh | ₹15.49 Lakh | ₹1.70 lakh less |
| Thar OG in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹12.10 Lakh | ₹16.40 Lakh | ₹79,395 less |
| Thar OG in Mumbai | 14% | ₹12.29 Lakh | ₹16.65 Lakh | ₹54,493 less |
| Thar OG in Pune | 14% | ₹12.29 Lakh | ₹16.65 Lakh | ₹54,493 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹12.69 Lakh | ₹17.19 Lakh | |
| Thar OG in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹12.73 Lakh | ₹17.23 Lakh | ₹3,949 more |
| Thar OG in Bangalore | 17% | ₹12.77 Lakh | ₹17.30 Lakh | ₹10,721 more |
Road tax rate for the Thar OG ZXT RWD Diesel MT variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Thar OG in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Do rear passengers in the Thar OG get AC vents?
Yes, every version has rear AC vents. The Thar OG LXT and Thar OG ZXT also get electrically operated climate controls.
What seats does each Thar OG grade get?
Vinyl on the Thar OG AXT, embossed fabric on the Thar OG LXT, and perforated leatherette on the Thar OG ZXT, which also gets a leatherette steering wheel.
Does the Thar OG ZXT have LED headlamps?
Yes. The Thar OG ZXT versions get LED headlamps with daytime running lamps, and LED fog lamps with a cornering lamp. The other grades use halogen headlamps.
What is Adventure Statistics on the Thar OG?
On the Thar OG LXT and Thar OG ZXT, the touchscreen's Adventure Statistics Gen II shows an altimeter, a compass and a roll and pitch meter, which are useful on hill trails.
Do the Thar OG's rear seats have armrests?
Yes. Every version has an armrest with a cupholder for each of the two rear seats, on the left and right.