Mahindra Thar Roxx On-Road Price in Chennai
₹12.52 Lakh to ₹23.52 Lakhex-showroom
The Thar Roxx on-road price in Chennai is ₹15.39 Lakh to ₹29.34 Lakh, from the Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD to the top Thar Roxx AX7L Diesel AT 4WD.
Tamil Nadu charges 18% on cars from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh and 20% above, plus a ₹2,250 road safety tax. Four diesel Thar Roxx versions cross ₹20 lakh and pay the higher rate.
Thar Roxx 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 Thar Roxx it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Thar Roxx AX7L Diesel AT RWD variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹17,40,00081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹3,13,20015%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹60,9003%
- 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
- ₹17,4001%
- On-road price
- ₹21,37,250
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 Roxx variant
The Thar Roxx comes in 21 variants: 15 diesel and 6 petrol. Automatics start with the Thar Roxx MX3 Petrol AT RWD variant at ₹18.91 lakh. Diesel starts at ₹17.48 lakh with the Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT RWD variant, ₹2.09 lakh more than the petrol Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD.
- Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWDLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹15.39 Lakh
₹12.52 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹17.48 Lakh
₹14.23 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.91 Lakh
₹15.39 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
Adds Reverse camera, Cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
₹20.13 Lakh
₹16.39 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.44 Lakh
₹16.64 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.96 Lakh
₹17.07 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.37 Lakh
₹17.40 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.03 Lakh
₹17.94 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
Adds 360 degree camera, Sunroof, Ventilated seats
₹22.07 Lakh
₹17.97 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.29 Lakh
₹18.15 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.90 Lakh
₹18.65 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Automatic
Adds 360 degree camera, Ventilated seats, Wireless charging
₹23.30 Lakh
₹18.98 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.83 Lakh
₹19.41 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.92 Lakh
₹19.48 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹24.01 Lakh
₹19.56 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
Adds ADAS driver aids, 360 degree camera, Ventilated seats
₹24.03 Lakh
₹19.57 Lakh ex-showroom
₹24.55 Lakh
₹19.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹25.99 Lakh
₹20.83 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Automatic
₹27.03 Lakh
₹21.67 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹27.59 Lakh
₹22.12 Lakh ex-showroom
₹29.34 Lakh
₹23.52 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Thar Roxx variant gives you the most for the money?
For Chennai's heat and traffic, the Thar Roxx Star Edition Petrol AT RWD at ₹23.30 lakh is the cheapest automatic with ventilated front seats. It also has the panoramic Skyroof and 360 camera, but no ADAS.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Runs on Diesel
- ▲ADAS driver aids
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Monthly EMI on a Thar Roxx in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD variant works out to ₹35,493 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹836 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD Lowest price | ₹15.39 Lakh | ₹28,761 | ₹25,565 | ₹22,370 |
Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD Value pick | ₹21.37 Lakh | ₹39,929 | ₹35,493 | ₹31,056 |
Thar Roxx MX3 Petrol AT RWD Cheapest automatic | ₹18.91 Lakh | ₹35,329 | ₹31,404 | ₹27,478 |
Thar Roxx AX7L Diesel AT 4WD Top variant | ₹29.34 Lakh | ₹54,826 | ₹48,734 | ₹42,642 |
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 Thar Roxx costs to run in Chennai
The Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT RWD variant costs ₹2.09 lakh more on-road than the petrol Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD. It saves about ₹3,918 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 54 months (4.5 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD | ₹107.77/l | 10.2 km/l | ₹10.60 | ₹10,599 | ₹15,898 | ₹21,198 |
diesel Thar Roxx MX1 Diesel MT RWD | ₹99.55/l | 12.5 km/l | ₹7.99 | ₹7,987 | ₹11,981 | ₹15,974 |
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 Thar Roxx?
The Thar Roxx holds a five-star Bharat NCAP rating for adults and five stars for children, valid from November 2024. It scored 31.09 of 32 points for adults and 45.00 of 49 for children. Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Thar Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD variant. ADAS driver aids first arrive on the Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD variant, and a 360 degree camera on the Thar Roxx Star Edition Diesel MT RWD variant.
Thar Roxx against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹12.69 lakh and ₹16.82 lakh, against ₹15.39 lakh for the Thar Roxx.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra Thar Roxx | ₹15.39 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹18.91 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | ₹15.48 Lakh | petrol | ₹16.77 Lakh | Not tested |
| Mahindra Scorpio N | ₹16.82 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.07 Lakh | Not tested |
| Mahindra Thar OG | ₹12.69 Lakh | diesel, petrol | ₹18.14 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 Thar Roxx cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD variant costs ₹2.11 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 Roxx MX1 Petrol MT RWD | Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thar Roxx in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹13.86 Lakh | ₹19.26 Lakh | ₹2.11 lakh less |
| Thar Roxx in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹14.36 Lakh | ₹20.39 Lakh | ₹98,150 less |
| Thar Roxx in Mumbai | 14% | ₹14.64 Lakh | ₹20.70 Lakh | ₹67,178 less |
| Thar Roxx in Pune | 14% | ₹14.64 Lakh | ₹20.70 Lakh | ₹67,178 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹15.39 Lakh | ₹21.37 Lakh | |
| Thar Roxx in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹15.43 Lakh | ₹21.41 Lakh | ₹4,290 more |
| Thar Roxx in Bangalore | 17% | ₹15.48 Lakh | ₹21.50 Lakh | ₹13,688 more |
Road tax rate for the Thar Roxx AX3L Diesel MT RWD variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Thar Roxx in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does the Thar Roxx have automatic climate control?
From the Thar Roxx AX3L up, including the Thar Roxx Star Edition. The Thar Roxx MX versions have a manual AC, though every version has rear AC vents.
What wheels does each Thar Roxx get?
The Thar Roxx MX5 and Thar Roxx AX5L get 18 inch diamond cut alloys. The Thar Roxx Star Edition has 19 inch piano black alloys and the Thar Roxx AX7L 19 inch diamond cut ones, while the rest use 18 inch steel wheels.
Does the Thar Roxx have an auto dimming mirror?
The Thar Roxx Star Edition and Thar Roxx AX7L versions have an auto dimming rear view mirror and power folding outside mirrors. The other versions have a manual day and night mirror.
Does the Thar Roxx unlock without taking the key out?
Passive keyless entry comes on the Thar Roxx MX5, Thar Roxx AX5L, Thar Roxx Star Edition and Thar Roxx AX7L. Every version has push button start.
Does the base Thar Roxx have cruise control?
No. Cruise control starts on the Thar Roxx MX3, and the Thar Roxx AX5L and Thar Roxx AX7L automatics upgrade to adaptive cruise with stop and go.