MG Astor On-Road Price in Chennai
₹9.79 Lakh to ₹15.30 Lakhex-showroom
The Astor on-road price in Chennai is ₹11.46 Lakh to ₹18.80 Lakh, from the Astor Sprint to the top Astor Savvy Pro.
Tamil Nadu charges 13% road tax up to ₹10 lakh and 18% above it, the steepest step any Astor faces. The Astor Sprint costs ₹11.46 lakh in Chennai, and the Astor Shine ₹13.95 lakh.
Astor 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 Astor it is 13% up to ₹10 lakh ex-showroom and 18% from the Astor Shine variant up. Variants above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, from the Astor Shine variant, also carry 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹12,40,10081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹2,23,21815%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹43,4043%
- 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
- ₹12,4011%
- On-road price
- ₹15,24,873
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 Astor variant
The Astor comes in 7 variants, all petrol. Automatics start with the Astor Select CVT variant at ₹16.66 lakh.
- Astor SprintLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹11.46 Lakh
₹9.79 Lakh ex-showroom
₹13.95 Lakh
₹11.34 Lakh ex-showroom
₹15.24 Lakh
₹12.40 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.43 Lakh
₹13.37 Lakh ex-showroom
₹16.66 Lakh
₹13.56 Lakh ex-showroom
₹17.84 Lakh
₹14.52 Lakh ex-showroom
₹18.80 Lakh
₹15.30 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Astor variant gives you the most for the money?
For Chennai's heat, the Astor Sharp Pro adds ventilated front seats, and the manual costs ₹16.43 lakh. Every Astor already has automatic climate control and rear AC vents.
Below it, the Astor Select at ₹15.24 lakh is the sensible floor, since it moves from two airbags to six and adds leatherette seats and wireless phone mirroring.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ▲Airbags
- ▲Sunroof
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Alloy wheels
Same engine and power, so you are paying for features, not performance.
Monthly EMI on an Astor in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Astor Select MT variant works out to ₹25,323 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹596 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Astor Sprint Lowest price | ₹11.46 Lakh | ₹21,418 | ₹19,038 | ₹16,658 |
Astor Select MT Value pick | ₹15.24 Lakh | ₹28,488 | ₹25,323 | ₹22,158 |
Astor Select CVT Cheapest automatic | ₹16.66 Lakh | ₹31,143 | ₹27,683 | ₹24,223 |
Astor Savvy Pro Top variant | ₹18.80 Lakh | ₹35,125 | ₹31,223 | ₹27,320 |
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 an Astor costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the Astor Sprint variant costs about ₹9 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 Astor Sprint | ₹107.77/l | 12.7 km/l | ₹8.52 | ₹8,518 | ₹12,776 | ₹17,035 |
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 Astor?
Two airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Astor Sprint variant. A 360 degree camera arrives on the Astor Sharp Pro MT variant, and ADAS driver aids only on the Astor Savvy Pro variant.
Astor against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹13.15 lakh and ₹13.83 lakh, against ₹11.46 lakh for the Astor.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Astor | ₹11.46 Lakh | petrol | ₹16.66 Lakh | Not tested |
| Hyundai Creta | ₹13.41 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹17.81 Lakh | Not tested |
| Kia Seltos | ₹13.83 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹16.86 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Skoda Kushaq | ₹13.15 Lakh | petrol | ₹16.03 Lakh | Not tested |
| Volkswagen Taigun | ₹13.52 Lakh | petrol | ₹17.32 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 Astor cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Astor Select MT variant costs ₹1.51 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 | Astor Sprint | Astor Select MT | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astor in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹10.75 Lakh | ₹13.73 Lakh | ₹1.51 lakh less |
| Astor in Delhi | 10% | ₹10.85 Lakh | ₹14.23 Lakh | ₹1.01 lakh less |
| Astor in Mumbai | 12% | ₹11.26 Lakh | ₹14.50 Lakh | ₹73,880 less |
| Astor in Pune | 12% | ₹11.26 Lakh | ₹14.50 Lakh | ₹73,880 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹11.46 Lakh | ₹15.24 Lakh | |
| Astor in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹11.59 Lakh | ₹15.28 Lakh | ₹3,790 more |
| Astor in Bangalore | 17% | ₹11.69 Lakh | ₹15.34 Lakh | ₹9,339 more |
Road tax rate for the Astor Select MT variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Astor in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does every Astor have automatic AC?
Yes, from the base Astor Sprint, along with rear AC vents and a PM 2.5 filter. Ventilated front seats come on the Astor Sharp Pro and Astor Savvy Pro.
Which Astor has a powered driver seat?
The Astor Sharp Pro and Astor Savvy Pro have a 6 way powered driver seat. The versions below them have a 6 way driver seat that you adjust by hand.
Is the Astor's touchscreen the same on every version?
Yes, every Astor has a 10.1 inch HD touchscreen. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, along with the i-Smart connected car features, start on the Astor Select.
Is the Astor audio system upgraded on higher versions?
The Astor Sprint has four speakers, and every version from the Astor Shine has six, including tweeters. Steering mounted audio controls are standard on all of them.
Does the Astor have a rear centre headrest?
From the Astor Select up, yes, so the middle rear passenger gets proper head support. Every Astor has three point seatbelts for all passengers and a rear armrest with cupholders.