Tata Motors has launched the new Aeris compact sedan in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 5.29 lakh. Positioned as a sub-four-metre sedan for private buyers, the Tata Aeris replaces the Tigor in Tata Motors’ retail passenger-vehicle portfolio and brings updated styling, a more feature-rich cabin and petrol as well as factory-fitted CNG powertrain options.
The Tata Aeris is offered in five variants — Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative and Accomplished. Petrol and CNG versions are available with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmissions. Key highlights include six airbags as standard, ventilated front seats, a factory-fitted dashcam, a 360-degree camera, blind-view monitoring and wireless charging.
Tata Aeris: History Behind the New Launch
The Aeris marks a new chapter for Tata Motors in the compact-sedan segment. It effectively replaces the Tigor for private retail customers, while the Tigor name continues to serve fleet-oriented buyers through Tata’s Xpres range.
The Aeris builds on Tata’s existing compact-sedan experience while receiving major exterior, interior and equipment updates. It is based on Tata’s X-ALFA architecture and carries modern styling cues influenced by the facelifted Tiago, while retaining the compact notchback sedan profile associated with the Tigor.
The move gives Tata Motors a refreshed nameplate for private buyers while keeping the Tigor identity within its fleet-focused Xpres portfolio.
Tata Aeris Design and Exterior
The Tata Aeris retains a familiar compact-sedan silhouette but receives a more contemporary exterior design. The front features LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, a wide lower grille and revised bumper detailing.
The side profile gets textured wheel-arch cladding, chrome door handles, a shark-fin antenna and, on selected versions, a dual-tone black roof. Higher variants are equipped with 15-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, while entry variants use 14-inch steel wheels.
Exterior colour options include Nitro Crimson, Dandeli Drizzle, Pure Grey, Daytona Grey, Dune Glow and Pristine White.
Tata Aeris Interior and Features
The Aeris gets a technology-focused cabin with ventilated front leatherette seats, an integrated digital video recorder dashcam and a blind-view monitor. AMT variants also feature a rotary gear selector and paddle shifters.
The dashboard features a 26.03-cm touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.7-cm digital instrument cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker audio system and wireless smartphone charging are also available.
- Ventilated front seats
- Factory-fitted digital video recorder dashcam
- Blind-view monitor
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Dual smartphone deck
- Automatic climate control
- Rear AC vents
- 65W USB Type-C charging at the front and rear
Tata Aeris Engine and Transmission
The Tata Aeris uses a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder Revotron petrol engine. In petrol form, it produces 86 PS and 113 Nm. The CNG version produces 75.5 PS and 96.5 Nm.
| Specification | Petrol | CNG |
| Engine | 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder | 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder |
| Power | 86 PS | 75.5 PS |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 96.5 Nm |
| Manual | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Automatic | 5-speed AMT | 5-speed AMT |
Tata Aeris CNG and Boot Space
The Aeris CNG uses a twin-cylinder setup and offers a claimed 419-litre boot. The CNG system is designed to preserve everyday practicality while adding factory-fitted alternative-fuel capability.
Tata Aeris Dimensions and Specifications
| Specification | Tata Aeris |
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Boot space | 419 litres |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent twist beam |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
Tata Aeris Safety Features
Six airbags are standard across the Tata Aeris range. Safety equipment includes electronic stability control, ABS, hill-hold assist, tyre-pressure monitoring, ISOFIX child-seat mounts and rear parking sensors, with higher variants adding a 360-degree camera and blind-view monitoring.
Tata Aeris Price and Variants
| Variant | Petrol MT | Petrol AMT | CNG MT | CNG AMT |
| Smart | ₹5.29 lakh | — | ₹6.29 lakh | — |
| Pure | ₹6.14 lakh | ₹6.69 lakh | ₹7.14 lakh | ₹7.69 lakh |
| Pure+ | ₹6.74 lakh | ₹7.29 lakh | ₹7.74 lakh | ₹8.29 lakh |
| Creative | ₹7.49 lakh | ₹8.04 lakh | ₹8.49 lakh | ₹9.04 lakh |
| Accomplished | ₹8.19 lakh | ₹8.74 lakh | ₹9.19 lakh | ₹9.74 lakh |
All prices are introductory ex-showroom prices.
Tata Aeris vs Rivals: Complete Competitor Analysis
| Parameter | Tata Aeris | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | Hyundai Aura | Honda Amaze |
| Starting price | ₹5.29 lakh | ₹6.31 lakh* | ₹5.99 lakh* | ₹7.65 lakh* |
| Fuel options | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Petrol engine | 1.2L, 3-cyl | 1.2L, 3-cyl | 1.2L, 4-cyl | 1.2L, 4-cyl |
| Petrol power | 86 PS | 81.58 PS | 83 PS | 90 PS |
| Petrol torque | 113 Nm | 111.7 Nm | 113.8 Nm | 110 Nm |
| CNG power | 75.5 PS | 69.75 PS | 69 PS | — |
| CNG torque | 96.5 Nm | 101.8 Nm | 95.2 Nm | — |
| Manual | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Automatic | 5-speed AMT | 5-speed AMT | AMT | CVT |
| CNG automatic | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm | 2,450 mm | 2,450 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Boot space | 419 litres | 382 litres | 402 litres | 416 litres |
| Airbags | 6 standard | 6 standard | 6 standard | 6 standard |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | — | Available |
| ADAS | — | — | — | Honda Sensing |
| Ventilated seats | Yes | No | No | No |
| Factory dashcam | Yes | No | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | Available | Yes |
*Competitor prices and equipment vary by variant and may change.
Tata Aeris: Key Highlights
- Starting price of ₹5.29 lakh
- Petrol and factory-fitted CNG powertrains
- Manual and AMT transmissions
- CNG available with AMT
- 86 PS petrol engine
- 419-litre boot
- Six airbags as standard
- 360-degree camera and blind-view monitor
- Factory-fitted dashcam
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless charging
- 26.03-cm touchscreen infotainment system
- 12.7-cm digital instrument cluster
Tata Aeris FAQs
What is the price of the Tata Aeris?
The Tata Aeris starts at ₹5.29 lakh for the petrol-manual Smart variant. The range extends to ₹9.74 lakh for the Accomplished CNG AMT.
Is the Tata Aeris a replacement for the Tigor?
Yes. The Aeris effectively replaces the Tigor for private retail customers, while the Tigor name continues for Tata’s fleet-oriented Xpres range.
What engine does the Tata Aeris use?
The Aeris uses a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine producing 86 PS and 113 Nm. Its CNG version produces 75.5 PS and 96.5 Nm.
Does the Tata Aeris get CNG?
Yes. The Aeris is available with a factory-fitted CNG powertrain.
Does the Tata Aeris CNG get an automatic transmission?
Yes. The CNG version is available with a 5-speed AMT.
How much boot space does the Tata Aeris have?
The Tata Aeris offers a claimed 419 litres of boot space.
Does the Tata Aeris get six airbags?
Yes. Six airbags are standard across the Aeris range.
Does the Tata Aeris get a 360-degree camera?
Yes. A 360-degree camera is offered on higher variants, along with blind-view monitoring.
Does the Tata Aeris get ventilated seats?
Yes. Ventilated front seats are among the key comfort features offered by the Aeris.
What are the main rivals of the Tata Aeris?
The Tata Aeris competes with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze.
Conclusion
The Tata Aeris brings a substantial update to Tata Motors’ compact-sedan offering, combining a 1.2-litre petrol/CNG powertrain family with manual and AMT transmissions. Its equipment list includes six airbags, ventilated seats, a factory-fitted dashcam, a 360-degree camera and wireless charging, while its 419-litre boot adds everyday practicality.
With a starting price of ₹5.29 lakh, the Aeris enters the compact-sedan segment alongside the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze. Its combination of fuel choices, transmission options, safety equipment and technology gives Tata Motors a refreshed offering in the segment.
