MUMBAI, India | September 26, 2026 —
Tata has launched the new Aeris compact sedan in India at an introductory starting price of ₹5.29 lakh ex-showroom, giving the company a refreshed challenger in the compact-sedan segment.
The Aeris replaces the outgoing Tigor in Tata’s passenger-car line-up and is aimed specifically at personal buyers. It is available with petrol and CNG powertrains, manual and AMT gearbox options, five trims and six airbags as standard.
Bookings are open, while deliveries are scheduled to begin from October 11, 2026.
THE 60-SECOND BRIEF
Starting Price: ₹5.29 lakh ex-showroom
Top Price: ₹9.74 lakh ex-showroom
Petrol Starting Price: ₹5.29 lakh
CNG Starting Price: ₹6.29 lakh
Engine: 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol
Gearbox Options: 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT
Safety: Six airbags standard
Variants: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative and Accomplished
Deliveries: From October 11, 2026
Main Rivals: Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze
Tata Aeris Price in India
Tata has given the Aeris an aggressive introductory price.
The petrol-manual range starts at ₹5.29 lakh, while the petrol-AMT range starts at ₹6.69 lakh.
The CNG-manual version starts at ₹6.29 lakh, while CNG-AMT variants begin at ₹7.69 lakh.
At the top end, the fully loaded CNG-AMT version costs ₹9.74 lakh ex-showroom.
The broad price range allows Tata to target first-time sedan buyers as well as customers looking for a more feature-rich compact car.
Tata Aeris Variant-Wise Price
Smart Petrol MT: ₹5.29 lakh
Smart CNG MT: ₹6.29 lakh
Pure Petrol MT: ₹6.14 lakh
Pure Petrol AMT: ₹6.69 lakh
Pure CNG MT: ₹7.14 lakh
Pure CNG AMT: ₹7.69 lakh
Pure+ Petrol MT: ₹6.74 lakh
Pure+ Petrol AMT: ₹7.29 lakh
Pure+ CNG MT: ₹7.74 lakh
Pure+ CNG AMT: ₹8.29 lakh
Creative Petrol MT: ₹7.49 lakh
Creative Petrol AMT: ₹8.04 lakh
Creative CNG MT: ₹8.49 lakh
Creative CNG AMT: ₹9.04 lakh
Accomplished Petrol MT: ₹8.19 lakh
Accomplished Petrol AMT: ₹8.74 lakh
Accomplished CNG MT: ₹9.19 lakh
Accomplished CNG AMT: ₹9.74 lakh
All prices are introductory and ex-showroom.
Aeris Replaces the Tata Tigor
The Aeris is essentially the heavily updated successor to the Tigor.
Tata has changed the name and substantially refreshed the exterior, interior and equipment list while retaining the familiar mechanical package.
The move gives Tata a fresh identity in a segment where the latest-generation Dzire and Amaze have raised expectations around design, technology and safety.
New Exterior Design
The Aeris receives a sharper front-end design.
It gets slim LED headlamps, eyebrow-style LED daytime running lights, a gloss-black grille and redesigned bumpers.
Higher variants also receive 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
The rear has been updated with connected LED tail lamps and a revised bumper.
The overall styling brings the Aeris closer to Tata’s latest passenger-car design language.
Cabin Gets a Major Technology Upgrade
The interior has also received a substantial refresh.
Higher variants offer a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument display and a new two-spoke steering wheel.
The equipment list includes:
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless phone charging
Ventilated front seats
Automatic climate control
Rear AC vents
Leatherette upholstery
65W USB-C charging
Connected-car technology
Push-button start
Auto-folding ORVMs
These features give the Aeris a more premium cabin than the outgoing Tigor.
Six Airbags Standard Across the Range
Safety is one of the Aeris’ strongest points.
Tata offers six airbags as standard across all variants.
Other safety equipment includes:
Electronic Stability Programme
ABS with EBD
Corner Stability Control
Hill Hold Control
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Tyre-pressure monitoring
Front and rear parking sensors
Reverse camera
Higher variants also get a 360-degree camera, Blind View Monitor and a DVR function that can use the surround-view camera system like a dashcam.
1.2-Litre Petrol Engine Continues
The Aeris uses a 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine.
In petrol form, the engine produces around 86hp and 113Nm.
Customers can choose between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed AMT.
The CNG version uses the same engine but produces approximately 76hp and 97Nm.
Importantly, Tata offers both manual and AMT options with the CNG powertrain.
CNG-AMT Is a Key Attraction
The combination of CNG and AMT could become one of the Aeris’ strongest selling points.
CNG attracts buyers focused on lower running costs.
AMT, meanwhile, offers convenience in heavy urban traffic.
By offering both together, Tata is targeting customers who want fuel savings without giving up automatic transmission convenience.
Twin-Cylinder CNG Setup Improves Practicality
The Aeris uses Tata’s twin-cylinder CNG arrangement.
Instead of placing one large cylinder in the boot, the system uses two smaller cylinders.
This helps preserve usable luggage space.
The petrol version offers a 419-litre boot, which gives the compact sedan strong practicality for family use.
Aeris Is Meant for Private Buyers
Tata is positioning the Aeris specifically for personal car buyers.
The company does not plan to sell the Aeris as a fleet-oriented model.
Fleet operations will continue under Tata’s separate Xpres-T line.
That distinction is important because Tata wants the Aeris to build a stronger private-car identity than the outgoing Tigor.
Five Variants on Offer
The Aeris is available in five trims:
Smart
Pure
Pure+
Creative
Accomplished
This gives customers a wide spread of equipment and pricing choices.
The availability of petrol, CNG, manual and AMT combinations further expands the range.
Tata Aeris vs Dzire, Aura and Amaze
The Aeris enters a segment dominated by established rivals.
Its main competitors are:
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
Hyundai Aura
Honda Amaze
The Dzire remains one of the strongest sellers in the category.
The Aura competes aggressively on value, while the Amaze offers a more conventional sedan package.
Tata is responding with a combination of lower entry pricing, standard six airbags, CNG-AMT availability and a stronger feature list.
Why the ₹5.29 Lakh Price Matters
The Aeris’ starting price is likely to attract considerable attention.
At ₹5.29 lakh ex-showroom, Tata is placing the entry version within reach of buyers considering premium hatchbacks as well as compact sedans.
The lower entry price could also help bring first-time buyers into the sedan segment.
However, buyers should remember that the ₹5.29 lakh figure is an introductory ex-showroom price.
Insurance, registration and other charges will increase the final on-road cost.
Compact Sedans Still Have a Market
Compact sedans no longer dominate India’s passenger-car market in the way they once did.
SUVs now account for a much larger share of new-car demand.
Even so, sedans continue to appeal to buyers who value boot space, fuel efficiency, ride comfort and traditional three-box styling.
The continued presence of the Dzire, Aura and Amaze shows that the segment still has a meaningful customer base.
The Aeris gives Tata a fresh opportunity to compete for those buyers.
Bookings and Deliveries
Bookings for the Tata Aeris have started.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin from October 11, 2026.
Customers interested in the car should compare variant equipment carefully because the feature difference between the entry and higher trims is substantial.
Actual on-road prices will vary by state, city, registration charges, insurance and dealer-level costs.
What Happens Next
The first major test for the Aeris will come once deliveries begin.
Tata will need to convert the aggressive introductory price into sustained private-buyer demand.
The company will also face strong competition from the Dzire, Aura and Amaze.
For buyers, the most important factors will be real-world fuel efficiency, service experience, reliability, comfort and the value offered by each variant.
INVC NEWS Bottom Line
The Tata Aeris enters India’s compact-sedan market at an introductory ₹5.29 lakh ex-showroom price, with petrol and CNG engines, manual and AMT gearboxes, six airbags as standard and a substantially upgraded cabin. By replacing the Tigor and positioning the Aeris specifically for private buyers, Tata is making a fresh attempt to challenge the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze.
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