Maruti Suzuki Jimny On-Road Price in Chennai
₹12.59 Lakh to ₹14.67 Lakhex-showroom
The Jimny on-road price in Chennai is ₹15.48 Lakh to ₹18.02 Lakh, from the Jimny Zeta to the top Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT.
In Chennai the Jimny makes most sense as a weekend car for the hills, such as the drive up to Yercaud or Kodaikanal. Every version has low-range four-wheel drive, from the Jimny Zeta variant at ₹15.48 lakh.
Jimny 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 Jimny 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
- ₹13,46,00081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹2,42,28015%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹47,1103%
- 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
- ₹13,4601%
- On-road price
- ₹16,54,600
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 Jimny variant
The Jimny comes in 6 variants, all petrol. Automatics start with the Jimny Zeta AT variant at ₹16.77 lakh.
- Jimny ZetaLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹15.48 Lakh
₹12.59 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.54 Lakh
₹13.46 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹16.72 Lakh
₹13.61 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.77 Lakh
₹13.65 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.84 Lakh
₹14.52 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.02 Lakh
₹14.67 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Jimny variant gives you the most for the money?
The Jimny Alpha at ₹16.54 lakh adds automatic climate control, which you will want in Chennai's heat, along with cruise control and the larger touchscreen.
In city traffic, the Jimny Alpha AT at ₹17.84 lakh spares you the clutch.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Keyless / push button start
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a Jimny in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Jimny Alpha variant works out to ₹27,477 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹647 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jimny Zeta Lowest price | ₹15.48 Lakh | ₹28,921 | ₹25,708 | ₹22,494 |
Jimny Alpha Value pick | ₹16.54 Lakh | ₹30,912 | ₹27,477 | ₹24,043 |
Jimny Zeta AT Cheapest automatic | ₹16.77 Lakh | ₹31,347 | ₹27,864 | ₹24,381 |
Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT Top variant | ₹18.02 Lakh | ₹33,681 | ₹29,939 | ₹26,197 |
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 Jimny costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the Jimny Zeta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Jimny Zeta | ₹107.77/l | 13.9 km/l | ₹7.76 | ₹7,758 | ₹11,638 | ₹15,517 |
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 Jimny?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Jimny Zeta variant.
Jimny against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹12.69 lakh and ₹15.39 lakh, against ₹15.48 lakh for the Jimny.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki Jimny | ₹15.48 Lakh | petrol | ₹16.77 Lakh | Not tested |
| Mahindra Thar OG | ₹12.69 Lakh | diesel, petrol | ₹18.14 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 Jimny cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Jimny Alpha variant costs ₹1.63 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 | Jimny Zeta | Jimny Alpha | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimny in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹13.94 Lakh | ₹14.90 Lakh | ₹1.63 lakh less |
| Jimny in Delhi | 10% | ₹14.44 Lakh | ₹15.44 Lakh | ₹1.10 lakh less |
| Jimny in Mumbai | 12% | ₹14.73 Lakh | ₹15.74 Lakh | ₹79,980 less |
| Jimny in Pune | 12% | ₹14.73 Lakh | ₹15.74 Lakh | ₹79,980 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹15.48 Lakh | ₹16.54 Lakh | |
| Jimny in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹15.51 Lakh | ₹16.58 Lakh | ₹3,896 more |
| Jimny in Bangalore | 17% | ₹15.57 Lakh | ₹16.64 Lakh | ₹10,260 more |
Road tax rate for the Jimny Alpha variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Jimny in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Is the Jimny practical as a family's only car?
Only for a small family. It seats four, the boot holds 211 litres with all seats up, and it is rated at 16.94 km per litre. As a second car for weekends it makes far more sense.
Jimny Zeta AT or Jimny Alpha?
The Jimny Alpha manual costs ₹23,275 less on-road and has more kit, including cruise control and automatic climate control. Pick the Jimny Zeta AT only if two pedals matter more than features.
Is the Jimny's four-wheel drive always on?
No. It drives the rear wheels normally, and you shift into four-wheel drive high or low with a lever when the road gets slippery. That keeps fuel use down on tarmac.
Jimny Alpha AT or Jimny Alpha Dual Tone AT?
The only difference is the contrasting roof, for ₹18,375 more on-road. Both have the full Jimny Alpha kit with the automatic.
Does Tamil Nadu tax the Jimny at 18%?
Yes, every version, since each is priced above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom. TCS of 1% and the ₹2,250 road safety tax come on top, and all three are in the prices above.