Maruti Suzuki WagonR On-Road Price in Chennai
₹4.99 Lakh to ₹7.24 Lakhex-showroom
The WagonR on-road price in Chennai is ₹5.82 Lakh to ₹8.49 Lakh, from the WagonR LXi to the top WagonR ZXi+ Bioflex.
At ₹4.99 lakh, the WagonR LXi variant is the only WagonR in Tamil Nadu's 12% band for cars under ₹5 lakh. The rest pay 13%, and with the ₹2,250 road safety tax the range runs from ₹5.82 lakh to ₹8.49 lakh on-road.
WagonR 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 WagonR it is 12% up to ₹5 lakh ex-showroom and 13% from the WagonR VXi variant up.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹5,99,00085%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (13%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹77,87011%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹20,9653%
- 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%
- On-road price
- ₹7,03,585
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 WagonR variant
The WagonR comes in 10 variants: 8 petrol and 2 CNG. Automatics start with the WagonR VXi AGS variant at ₹7.03 lakh. The WagonR LXi CNG variant costs ₹1.15 lakh more than the petrol WagonR LXi.
- WagonR LXiLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹5.82 Lakh
₹4.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹6.51 Lakh
₹5.54 Lakh ex-showroom
CNG · Manual
₹6.97 Lakh
₹5.94 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹7.02 Lakh
₹5.98 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.03 Lakh
₹5.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.52 Lakh
₹6.41 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.54 Lakh
₹6.43 Lakh ex-showroom
₹7.61 Lakh
₹6.49 Lakh ex-showroom
₹8.04 Lakh
₹6.86 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹8.49 Lakh
₹7.24 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which WagonR variant gives you the most for the money?
For a Chennai family the WagonR ZXi+ at ₹7.52 lakh is the one to buy, with the touchscreen, four speakers, alloy wheels and the 90 bhp 1.2-litre.
In heavy traffic on Vadapalani's 100 Feet Road, the WagonR ZXi+ AGS adds two pedals and hill hold for ₹52,425 more.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Keyless / push button start
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on a WagonR in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the WagonR VXi AGS variant works out to ₹11,684 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹275 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WagonR LXi Lowest price | ₹5.82 Lakh | ₹10,875 | ₹9,667 | ₹8,458 |
WagonR VXi AGS Value pick | ₹7.03 Lakh | ₹13,145 | ₹11,684 | ₹10,224 |
WagonR ZXi+ Bioflex Top variant | ₹8.49 Lakh | ₹15,865 | ₹14,103 | ₹12,340 |
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 WagonR costs to run in Chennai
CNG costs ₹99.50 a kg in Chennai, almost the same as petrol at ₹107.77 a litre. The WagonR LXi CNG variant costs ₹1.15 lakh more on-road than the petrol WagonR LXi. It saves about ₹2,658 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra CNG money comes back in about 44 months (3.7 years).
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol WagonR LXi | ₹107.77/l | 20.0 km/l | ₹5.40 | ₹5,397 | ₹8,096 | ₹10,795 |
CNG WagonR LXi CNG | ₹99.50/kg | 27.4 km/kg | ₹3.63 | ₹3,625 | ₹5,438 | ₹7,251 |
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 WagonR?
Six airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the WagonR LXi variant.
WagonR against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹80,000 of the WagonR's ₹5.82 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki WagonR | ₹5.82 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹7.03 Lakh | Not tested |
| 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 |
| Citroen C3 | ₹5.82 Lakh | petrol | ₹11.33 Lakh | Not tested |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios | ₹6.57 Lakh | petrol, CNG | ₹8.46 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 WagonR cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the WagonR VXi AGS variant costs ₹56,360 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 | WagonR LXi | WagonR VXi AGS | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WagonR in Delhi | 4% | ₹5.39 Lakh | ₹6.47 Lakh | ₹56,360 less |
| WagonR in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹5.49 Lakh | ₹6.59 Lakh | ₹44,380 less |
| WagonR in Mumbai | 11% | ₹5.75 Lakh | ₹6.90 Lakh | ₹13,112 less |
| WagonR in Pune | 11% | ₹5.75 Lakh | ₹6.90 Lakh | ₹13,112 less |
| Chennai | 13% | ₹5.82 Lakh | ₹7.03 Lakh | |
| WagonR in Hyderabad | 14% | ₹5.90 Lakh | ₹7.12 Lakh | ₹9,139 more |
| WagonR in Bangalore | 14% | ₹5.92 Lakh | ₹7.17 Lakh | ₹13,765 more |
Road tax rate for the WagonR VXi AGS variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
WagonR in Chennai: questions buyers ask
WagonR or Swift for Chennai?
The WagonR is taller, with a bigger 335-litre boot against the Swift's 265 litres, and it costs less. The Swift is lower and wider, and the top Swift offers a reverse camera, which no WagonR has.
Why does the WagonR ZXi AGS cost almost the same as the WagonR ZXi+?
They are just ₹2,000 apart in the showroom. The WagonR ZXi AGS gives you two pedals and hill hold, while the WagonR ZXi+ gives you the touchscreen, four speakers and alloy wheels. Pick by whether traffic or features matter more.
Which WagonR suits a first-time driver in Chennai?
The WagonR VXi AGS at ₹7.03 lakh. Two pedals, hill hold and the narrow body make city driving easy, and it has the Bluetooth phone dock and power windows all round.
Is the WagonR ZXi worth it over the WagonR VXi in Chennai?
The extra ₹51,260 pays mainly for the 1.2-litre engine, with steering audio controls the only other addition. It is worth it if you take the car out of the city often.
Does the WagonR AGS use more fuel than the manual?
No, it is rated better: 25.19 km per litre against 24.35 for the 1.0-litre, and 24.43 against 23.56 for the 1.2-litre.