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Honda Dio on-road price in Chennai
₹87,200 estimated on-road for the base variant, against ₹74,820 ex-showroom.
The Honda Dio costs an estimated ₹87,200 on the road in Chennai for the base Standard variant. That is ₹12,380 over the ₹74,820 ex-showroom price, made up of ₹5,986 in Tamil Nadu road tax at 8%, ₹1,200 in registration charges and about ₹5,201 in first-year insurance.
That is ₹100 more than in Delhi, almost entirely because of the difference in state road tax.
With petrol at ₹100.80 in Chennai and a real-world 47.5 kmpl, fuel comes to about ₹2.12 per km, or ₹1,655 a month at 30 km a day. Heavy traffic will push mileage to the lower end of the real-world band.
All variants on-road in Chennai
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Tax and fees | On-road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹74,820 | ₹87,200 | |
| Deluxe | ₹87,102 | ₹1,00,700 |
Where the money goes
| Ex-showroom priceStandard variant, Delhi list price | ₹74,820 |
|---|---|
| Road tax (Tamil Nadu)8% of ex-showroom, one-time | ₹5,986 |
| Registration and RTO chargesSmart card, HSRP plate, fees | ₹1,200 |
| Third-party insurance (5 years)Mandatory on a new two-wheeler | ₹3,851 |
| Own-damage insurance (1 year)Optional but recommended; varies by insurer | ₹1,350 |
| Estimated on-road price | ₹87,200 |
Rivals on-road in Chennai
Base variants, same tax rules, so the ranking is fair.
EMI in Chennai
EMI calculator
On an estimated on-road price of ₹87,200 for the Dio.
- Monthly EMI
- ₹2,510
- Loan amount
- ₹78,480
- Total interest
- ₹11,880
Indicative only. Lenders add a processing fee (usually 1–3%) and quote rates by credit score; banks are typically cheaper than dealer-tied NBFCs.
Other cities
| City | Road tax | On-road price |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiDelhi | 8% | ₹87,100 |
| MumbaiMaharashtra | 10% | ₹88,800 |
| BengaluruKarnataka | 12% | ₹90,200 |
| HyderabadTelangana | 12% | ₹90,200 |
| ChennaiTamil Nadu | 8% | ₹87,200 |
| KolkataWest Bengal | 5.5% | ₹85,200 |
| PuneMaharashtra | 10% | ₹88,800 |
| AhmedabadGujarat | 6% | ₹85,600 |
| JaipurRajasthan | 8% | ₹87,100 |
| LucknowUttar Pradesh | 10% | ₹88,600 |
Dio in Chennai: questions people ask
- What is the on-road price of the Dio in Chennai?
- About ₹87,200 for the base variant and up to ₹1,00,700 for the top variant, including road tax, registration and insurance. Dealer quotes may add handling and accessories.
- How much is road tax on the Dio in Tamil Nadu?
- 8% of the ex-showroom price, which is ₹5,986 on the base variant. It is paid once, at registration.
- Is the Dio cheaper in Chennai or Delhi?
- Delhi, by about ₹100, because Tamil Nadu road tax is higher. You must register where you live, so this is not a saving you can chase.
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