Maruti Suzuki Ertiga On-Road Price in Chennai
₹8.90 Lakh to ₹13.14 Lakhex-showroom
The Ertiga on-road price in Chennai is ₹10.42 Lakh to ₹16.15 Lakh, from the Ertiga LXi to the top Ertiga ZXi+ AT.
Tamil Nadu's tax leaps from 13% to 18% above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, and that hits the Ertiga hard. Only the Ertiga LXi and Ertiga VXi stay at 13%, and the Ertiga VXi CNG, for example, costs ₹1.80 lakh more on-road than the petrol Ertiga VXi.
Ertiga 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 Ertiga it is 13% up to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and 18% from the Ertiga VXi CNG variant up. Variants above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, from the Ertiga VXi CNG variant, also carry 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹10,94,00081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹1,96,92015%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹38,2903%
- 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
- ₹10,9401%
- On-road price
- ₹13,45,900
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 Ertiga variant
The Ertiga comes in 9 variants: 7 petrol and 2 CNG. Automatics start with the Ertiga VXi AT variant at ₹13.90 lakh. The Ertiga VXi CNG variant costs ₹1.80 lakh more than the petrol Ertiga VXi.
- Ertiga LXiLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹10.42 Lakh
₹8.90 Lakh ex-showroom
₹11.64 Lakh
₹9.95 Lakh ex-showroom
- Ertiga VXi CNGValue pick
CNG · Manual
₹13.45 Lakh
₹10.94 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.55 Lakh
₹11.02 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.90 Lakh
₹11.30 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.50 Lakh
₹11.79 Lakh ex-showroom
₹14.75 Lakh
₹12.00 Lakh ex-showroom
₹15.21 Lakh
₹12.37 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.15 Lakh
₹13.14 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Ertiga variant gives you the most for the money?
The Ertiga VXi at ₹11.64 lakh is the clear value pick in Chennai, with six airbags, push button start and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto at the lower rate.
If you need the reverse camera and automatic climate control, the Ertiga ZXi at ₹13.55 lakh pays 18% plus TCS, so the step from the Ertiga VXi costs ₹1.90 lakh.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Runs on CNG
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Monthly EMI on an Ertiga in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Ertiga VXi CNG variant works out to ₹22,351 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹526 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ertiga LXi Lowest price | ₹10.42 Lakh | ₹19,478 | ₹17,314 | ₹15,150 |
Ertiga VXi CNG Value pick | ₹13.45 Lakh | ₹25,145 | ₹22,351 | ₹19,557 |
Ertiga VXi AT Cheapest automatic | ₹13.90 Lakh | ₹25,969 | ₹23,083 | ₹20,198 |
Ertiga ZXi+ AT Top variant | ₹16.15 Lakh | ₹30,180 | ₹26,826 | ₹23,473 |
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 an Ertiga costs to run in Chennai
CNG costs ₹99.50 a kg in Chennai, almost the same as petrol at ₹107.77 a litre. The Ertiga VXi CNG variant costs ₹1.80 lakh more on-road than the petrol Ertiga VXi. It saves about ₹2,641 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra CNG money comes back in about 69 months (5.8 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Ertiga LXi | ₹107.77/l | 16.8 km/l | ₹6.41 | ₹6,408 | ₹9,612 | ₹12,816 |
CNG Ertiga VXi CNG | ₹99.50/kg | 21.4 km/kg | ₹4.65 | ₹4,647 | ₹6,971 | ₹9,295 |
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 Ertiga?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Ertiga LXi variant.
Ertiga against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹6.82 lakh and ₹14.29 lakh, against ₹10.42 lakh for the Ertiga.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Ertiga | ₹10.42 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹13.90 Lakh | Not tested |
| Toyota Rumion | ₹11.46 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹15.18 Lakh | Not tested |
| Kia Carens Clavis | ₹14.00 Lakh | petrol, CNG, diesel | ₹20.69 Lakh | Not tested |
| Renault Triber | ₹6.82 Lakh | petrol | ₹9.99 Lakh | Not tested |
| Maruti Suzuki XL6 | ₹14.29 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹15.94 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 Ertiga cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Ertiga VXi CNG variant costs ₹1.33 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 | Ertiga LXi | Ertiga VXi CNG | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ertiga in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹9.77 Lakh | ₹12.12 Lakh | ₹1.33 lakh less |
| Ertiga in Mumbai | 9% | ₹10.24 Lakh | ₹12.46 Lakh | ₹98,941 less |
| Ertiga in Pune | 9% | ₹10.24 Lakh | ₹12.46 Lakh | ₹98,941 less |
| Ertiga in Delhi | 10% | ₹9.86 Lakh | ₹12.55 Lakh | ₹89,970 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹10.42 Lakh | ₹13.45 Lakh | |
| Ertiga in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹10.54 Lakh | ₹13.49 Lakh | ₹3,644 more |
| Ertiga in Bangalore | 17% | ₹10.63 Lakh | ₹13.53 Lakh | ₹8,068 more |
Road tax rate for the Ertiga VXi CNG variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Ertiga in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does the Ertiga handle Chennai's flooded roads?
It sits 185 mm off the ground, more than most hatchbacks, which helps on waterlogged streets. Even so, avoid any water deeper than the middle of the wheels.
Is the Ertiga ZXi+ AT the best Ertiga for Chennai?
It is the most complete, with cruise control, the reverse camera, touchscreen and automatic climate control, at ₹16.15 lakh. At 18% plus TCS, it costs ₹4.50 lakh more than the Ertiga VXi here.
Is the Ertiga's 1.5-litre enough with the AC on full?
Yes for city driving. With seven people and the AC running, overtakes on GST Road need planning, especially on CNG.
Ertiga VXi CNG or Ertiga ZXi for the same money?
They cost almost the same on-road here, ₹9,800 apart. The Ertiga ZXi gives you the reverse camera, touchscreen and automatic climate control, while the Ertiga VXi CNG gives lower running costs at ₹99.50 a kg for gas.
Is the Ertiga's mild hybrid the same as a full hybrid?
No. Its Smart Hybrid system only stops the engine at signals and helps it pull away. It cannot drive the car on electric power alone, unlike the strong hybrid Grand Vitara.