Tata Safari On-Road Price in Chennai
₹13.40 Lakh to ₹26.91 Lakhex-showroom
The Safari on-road price in Chennai is ₹16.47 Lakh to ₹33.56 Lakh, from the Safari Smart Petrol to the top Safari Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth Diesel AT.
Tamil Nadu raises the Safari's rate from 18% to 20% above ₹20 lakh ex-showroom. In Chennai that makes the Safari Accomplished X Petrol ₹2.26 lakh dearer on-road than the Safari Adventure X+ Petrol AT.
Safari 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 Safari it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Safari Adventure X+ Diesel AT variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹19,45,00081%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹3,50,10015%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹68,0753%
- 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
- ₹19,4501%
- On-road price
- ₹23,88,375
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 Safari variant
The Safari comes in 31 variants: 16 diesel and 15 petrol. Automatics start with the Safari Pure X Petrol AT variant at ₹22.53 lakh. Diesel starts at ₹18.24 lakh with the Safari Smart Diesel variant, ₹1.77 lakh more than the petrol Safari Smart Petrol.
- Safari Smart PetrolLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹16.47 Lakh
₹13.40 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹18.24 Lakh
₹14.85 Lakh ex-showroom
₹20.69 Lakh
₹16.85 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.04 Lakh
₹17.95 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.29 Lakh
₹18.15 Lakh ex-showroom
₹22.53 Lakh
₹18.35 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.82 Lakh
₹19.40 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.88 Lakh
₹19.45 Lakh ex-showroom
₹24.31 Lakh
₹19.80 Lakh ex-showroom
₹26.26 Lakh
₹21.05 Lakh ex-showroom
₹26.57 Lakh
₹21.30 Lakh ex-showroom
₹27.88 Lakh
₹22.35 Lakh ex-showroom
₹28.56 Lakh
₹22.90 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹28.75 Lakh
₹23.05 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹28.87 Lakh
₹23.15 Lakh ex-showroom
₹29.50 Lakh
₹23.65 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
₹29.62 Lakh
₹23.75 Lakh ex-showroom
₹29.93 Lakh
₹24.00 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹30.12 Lakh
₹24.15 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹30.24 Lakh
₹24.25 Lakh ex-showroom
₹30.56 Lakh
₹24.50 Lakh ex-showroom
₹30.68 Lakh
₹24.60 Lakh ex-showroom
₹30.87 Lakh
₹24.75 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹30.99 Lakh
₹24.85 Lakh ex-showroom
₹31.30 Lakh
₹25.10 Lakh ex-showroom
₹31.43 Lakh
₹25.20 Lakh ex-showroom
₹31.92 Lakh
₹25.60 Lakh ex-showroom
₹32.05 Lakh
₹25.70 Lakh ex-showroom
₹32.67 Lakh
₹26.20 Lakh ex-showroom
₹32.80 Lakh
₹26.30 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Automatic
₹33.56 Lakh
₹26.91 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Safari variant gives you the most for the money?
That step buys ventilated front seats, dual zone climate control, a 31.24 cm screen and nine JBL speakers. In Chennai's heat, the ventilated seats alone may justify it.
If you stay below the line, the Safari Adventure X+ Petrol AT at ₹24.31 lakh is excellent value for seven people.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Runs on Diesel
- ▲360 degree camera
- ▲Sunroof
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ▲Keyless / push button start
Monthly EMI on a Safari in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Safari Pure X Diesel AT variant works out to ₹39,663 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹934 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Smart Petrol Lowest price | ₹16.47 Lakh | ₹30,775 | ₹27,355 | ₹23,936 |
Safari Pure X Diesel AT Value pick | ₹23.88 Lakh | ₹44,621 | ₹39,663 | ₹34,705 |
Safari Pure X Petrol AT Cheapest automatic | ₹22.53 Lakh | ₹42,103 | ₹37,425 | ₹32,747 |
Safari Accomplished Ultra 6S Stealth Diesel AT Top variant | ₹33.56 Lakh | ₹62,699 | ₹55,733 | ₹48,766 |
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 Safari costs to run in Chennai
At Chennai's fuel prices, the Safari Smart Diesel variant costs about ₹7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
diesel Safari Smart Diesel | ₹99.55/l | 13.4 km/l | ₹7.45 | ₹7,448 | ₹11,172 | ₹14,896 |
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 Safari?
The Safari holds a five-star Bharat NCAP rating for adults and five stars for children, valid from December 2023. It scored 30.08 of 32 points for adults and 44.54 of 49 for children. It is one rating shared by the Safari and Harrier. A 360 degree camera arrives on the Safari Pure X Petrol variant, and ADAS driver aids only on the Safari Adventure X+ Petrol variant.
Safari against its rivals in Chennai
On-road in Chennai they start between ₹16.82 lakh and ₹22.10 lakh, against ₹16.47 lakh for the Safari.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Safari | ₹16.47 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹22.53 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Mahindra XUV 7XO | ₹17.19 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.96 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Hyundai Alcazar | ₹17.82 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹22.20 Lakh | Not tested |
| Mahindra Scorpio N | ₹16.82 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.07 Lakh | Not tested |
| MG Hector Plus | ₹22.10 Lakh | petrol | ₹25.14 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 Safari cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Safari Pure X Diesel AT variant costs ₹2.35 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 | Safari Smart Petrol | Safari Pure X Diesel AT | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹14.84 Lakh | ₹21.52 Lakh | ₹2.35 lakh less |
| Safari in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹15.37 Lakh | ₹22.78 Lakh | ₹1.09 lakh less |
| Safari in Mumbai | 14% | ₹15.67 Lakh | ₹23.13 Lakh | ₹74,804 less |
| Safari in Pune | 14% | ₹15.67 Lakh | ₹23.13 Lakh | ₹74,804 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹16.47 Lakh | ₹23.88 Lakh | |
| Safari in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹16.51 Lakh | ₹23.92 Lakh | ₹4,495 more |
| Safari in Bangalore | 17% | ₹16.57 Lakh | ₹24.03 Lakh | ₹15,472 more |
Road tax rate for the Safari Pure X Diesel AT variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Safari in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Does the ₹2,250 road safety tax apply to the Safari in Chennai?
Yes. Tamil Nadu adds it to every new car, on top of the road tax, and our Safari figures include it.
Will the Safari handle Chennai's monsoon flooding?
Its 205 mm ground clearance helps on waterlogged streets in October and November. Deep flooding in low areas is still unsafe for any vehicle, so avoid standing water.
Which Safari keeps rear passengers coolest?
The six seat Safari Accomplished Ultra versions, whose second row captain chairs are ventilated. Every Safari from the Safari Accomplished X adds dual zone climate control for the front.
Is the diesel Safari worth it for Chennai to Bangalore trips?
If you make the trip often, yes. Tamil Nadu taxes petrol and diesel alike, so the diesel's premium is only the showroom gap, and its 350 Nm and economy suit highway runs with a full car.
Which Safari versions come with iRA and Alexa?
The Safari Accomplished X+ versions and above have iRA 2.0 connected features with Alexa, emergency call and breakdown assist. The Safari Accomplished Ultra adds built in Mappls navigation.