Maruti Suzuki Celerio On-Road Price in Chennai
₹4.70 Lakh to ₹6.75 Lakhex-showroom
The Celerio on-road price in Chennai is ₹5.48 Lakh to ₹7.92 Lakh, from the Celerio LXi to the top Celerio ZXi+ AGS.
Every Celerio has six airbags and stability control, so the variant you pick in Chennai is about comfort. The Celerio VXi variant, at ₹6.09 lakh, is the minimum most families will want, with power windows on all four doors and central locking.
Celerio 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 Celerio it is 12% up to ₹5 lakh ex-showroom and 13% from the Celerio VXi variant up.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹5,63,00085%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (13%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹73,19011%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹19,7053%
- 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
- ₹6,61,645
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 Celerio variant
The Celerio comes in 8 variants: 7 petrol and 1 CNG. Automatics start with the Celerio VXi AGS variant at ₹6.61 lakh. The Celerio VXi CNG variant costs ₹93,200 more than the petrol Celerio VXi.
- Celerio LXiLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹5.48 Lakh
₹4.70 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹6.09 Lakh
₹5.18 Lakh ex-showroom
₹6.61 Lakh
₹5.63 Lakh ex-showroom
₹6.73 Lakh
₹5.73 Lakh ex-showroom
CNG · Manual
₹7.02 Lakh
₹5.98 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.25 Lakh
₹6.18 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.39 Lakh
₹6.30 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.92 Lakh
₹6.75 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Celerio variant gives you the most for the money?
The Celerio ZXi AGS at ₹7.25 lakh suits Chennai's traffic, with two pedals, hill hold, the Bluetooth phone dock and four speakers.
The Celerio ZXi+ AGS at ₹7.92 lakh adds the touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push button start and alloy wheels.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Automatic gearbox
Monthly EMI on a Celerio in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Celerio VXi AGS variant works out to ₹10,988 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹259 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Celerio LXi Lowest price | ₹5.48 Lakh | ₹10,249 | ₹9,110 | ₹7,972 |
Celerio VXi AGS Value pick | ₹6.61 Lakh | ₹12,361 | ₹10,988 | ₹9,614 |
Celerio ZXi+ AGS Top variant | ₹7.92 Lakh | ₹14,799 | ₹13,155 | ₹11,510 |
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 CNG: what a Celerio costs to run in Chennai
CNG costs ₹99.50 a kg in Chennai, almost the same as petrol at ₹107.77 a litre. The Celerio VXi CNG variant costs ₹93,200 more on-road than the petrol Celerio VXi. It saves about ₹2,609 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra CNG money comes back in about 36 months (3.0 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Celerio LXi | ₹107.77/l | 20.7 km/l | ₹5.21 | ₹5,207 | ₹7,811 | ₹10,414 |
CNG Celerio VXi CNG | ₹99.50/kg | 28.2 km/kg | ₹3.52 | ₹3,524 | ₹5,286 | ₹7,049 |
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 Celerio?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Celerio LXi variant.
Celerio against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹35,000 of the Celerio's ₹5.48 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Celerio | ₹5.48 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹6.61 Lakh | Not tested |
| Tata Tiago | ₹5.56 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹7.16 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki WagonR | ₹5.82 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹7.03 Lakh | Not tested |
| Renault Kwid | ₹5.28 Lakh | petrol | ₹5.71 Lakh | Not tested |
| Citroen C3 | ₹5.82 Lakh | petrol | ₹11.33 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 Celerio cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Celerio VXi AGS variant costs ₹53,120 more in Chennai than in Delhi. 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 | Celerio LXi | Celerio VXi AGS | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celerio in Delhi | 4% | ₹5.08 Lakh | ₹6.08 Lakh | ₹53,120 less |
| Celerio in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹5.17 Lakh | ₹6.19 Lakh | ₹41,860 less |
| Celerio in Mumbai | 11% | ₹5.42 Lakh | ₹6.49 Lakh | ₹12,471 less |
| Celerio in Pune | 11% | ₹5.42 Lakh | ₹6.49 Lakh | ₹12,471 less |
| Chennai | 13% | ₹5.48 Lakh | ₹6.61 Lakh | |
| Celerio in Hyderabad | 14% | ₹5.56 Lakh | ₹6.70 Lakh | ₹8,743 more |
| Celerio in Bangalore | 14% | ₹5.58 Lakh | ₹6.74 Lakh | ₹12,850 more |
Road tax rate for the Celerio VXi AGS variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Celerio in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does the Celerio LXi pay less tax in Chennai?
Yes. At ₹4.70 lakh it is under ₹5 lakh, so Tamil Nadu taxes it at 12% instead of 13%. That saving is small next to what it lacks: power windows, central locking and any music system.
Celerio or Swift for Chennai?
The Swift is bigger and stronger, with an 82 bhp 1.2-litre and a reverse camera on its top variant, but it costs more. The Celerio's 292-litre boot is actually larger than the Swift's 265 litres.
How does the Celerio AGS handle stop and go traffic?
It changes gear for you and adds hill hold, so the car does not roll back when you move off on a slope. Each gear change has a short pause, so ease off the accelerator slightly to smooth it.
Does the Celerio have tilt steering?
From the Celerio ZXi up, which helps you find a comfortable driving position. Only the Celerio ZXi+ and Celerio ZXi+ AGS add a height adjustable driver seat.
Can the Celerio handle the ECR to Mahabalipuram?
Easily for the 55 km run, at relaxed speeds. The 1.0-litre is happiest below 100 km/h, and no Celerio has cruise control.