Tata Motors has introduced the Aeris compact sedan in India, with introductory prices starting at ₹5.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned as the successor to the Tigor, the new sedan brings a significantly updated design and a more feature-rich cabin while continuing with the familiar 1.2-litre petrol and CNG powertrains.
The Aeris will be sold in five variants — Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative and Accomplished. Bookings are now open, while deliveries are set to commence from October 11, 2026.
Tata Aeris Price List
Tata has initially revealed prices for the manual versions of both petrol and CNG models. Prices for the AMT variants will be announced at a later stage.
| Variant | Petrol MT | CNG MT |
|---|---|---|
| Smart | ₹5.29 lakh | ₹6.29 lakh |
| Pure | ₹6.14 lakh | ₹7.14 lakh |
| Pure+ | ₹6.74 lakh | ₹7.74 lakh |
| Creative | ₹7.49 lakh | ₹8.49 lakh |
| Accomplished | ₹8.19 lakh | ₹9.19 lakh |
The AMT gearbox will be available with both petrol and CNG versions across the range, except the entry-level Smart trim. Tata has not announced the corresponding AMT prices yet.
A More Modern Take on the Compact Sedan
Although the Aeris retains the basic proportions associated with the outgoing Tigor, its exterior has been extensively redesigned.
The front section features slimmer LED headlamps with eyebrow-style LED DRLs, along with a gloss-black grille and a revised bumper. Pixel-inspired LED fog lamps add another visual element to the front-end design.
Depending on the variant, the sedan gets either 14-inch or 15-inch wheels. The 15-inch dual-tone alloys are reserved for higher variants, while the Smart and Pure trims, along with all CNG versions, use 14-inch wheels.
At the rear, the changes include slimmer LED tail-lamps joined by a red trim element and a redesigned bumper.
Tata will offer the Aeris in six exterior colours:
- Nitro Crimson
- Pure Grey
- Dandeli Drizzle
- Pristine White
- Daytona Grey
- Dune Glow
Aeris Keeps Its Compact Footprint
The new sedan continues to fit within the compact dimensions expected from the segment.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Petrol boot capacity | 419 litres |
The petrol version offers a 419-litre boot, giving it useful luggage capacity for its class.
Tata’s CNG configuration continues to use a dual-cylinder setup, which is intended to preserve more usable luggage space than a conventional single-cylinder arrangement.
Cabin Receives a Major Technology Upgrade
The interior has undergone a substantial redesign, with a lighter colour theme and a dashboard layout inspired by the updated Tiago.
Key equipment includes a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, a digital/semi-digital instrument cluster and a newly designed two-spoke steering wheel.
Higher-specification versions add a range of convenience and technology features, including:
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless smartphone charging
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitor
- Leatherette upholstery
- Connected-car features
- Tyre-pressure monitoring system
- Hill-hold control
- ISOFIX child-seat mounts
The Aeris also introduces a DashCam Recorder function, which uses the surround-view camera system to record footage.
One equipment change compared with the previous Tigor is the audio setup. The Aeris gets a six-speaker system, whereas the outgoing model offered an eight-speaker arrangement.
Six Airbags Offered as Standard
Safety has also been given greater prominence in the new sedan.
Six airbags are standard across the Aeris range, while higher variants add features such as the 360-degree camera and blind-spot monitoring.
Other safety and assistance equipment includes TPMS, hill-hold control and ISOFIX mounts.
The expanded safety package adds to the sedan’s equipment list as Tata attempts to keep the model relevant in a market where buyers are increasingly considering safety features alongside price and practicality.
Familiar Petrol and CNG Powertrains Continue
Under the bonnet, the Aeris carries forward Tata’s existing 1.2-litre naturally aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine.
In petrol guise, the engine develops 86hp and 113Nm and can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT.
The factory-fitted CNG version produces 76hp and 97Nm. It will also be available with both manual and AMT transmissions.
Therefore, the major changes introduced with the Aeris are not focused on increasing engine output. Instead, Tata has concentrated on the sedan’s design, cabin, equipment, technology and safety package.
Tata Aeris vs Tigor: What Has Changed?
The transition from Tigor to Aeris represents more than simply adopting a new nameplate, but the underlying mechanical package remains familiar.
The 1.2-litre petrol engine, CNG technology and transmission choices continue into the new model with broadly the same configuration.
The larger transformation comes through the exterior design, cabin layout, added features and updated safety equipment.
With compact sedans facing increasing competition from SUVs, Tata’s approach with the Aeris is to refresh the formula rather than fundamentally change it. The model retains the practicality of a compact sedan while adding more contemporary styling and technology, placing it in a segment where rivals such as the Maruti Suzuki Dzire continue to attract buyers.
