Tata Aeris 2026: Price, Launch, Specs, Features and Who Should Buy It
Tata has replaced the Tigor with a compact sedan called the Aeris. It launched in India on 25 September 2026 at an introductory ₹5.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and sits with the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, and Hyundai Aura.
The Aeris keeps the Tigor’s size and 1.2-litre mechanicals, takes the updated Tiago’s face and cabin, and adds equipment the old Tigor did not have. Bookings are open. Deliveries start on 11 October 2026.
Prices and specs below follow Tata’s launch as reported by Autocar India, Autocar Professional, and CNBC-TV18. On-road prices depend on your city. The trim-by-trim buying call is in the variant guide. Rival shopping is in the Dzire, Amaze and Aura comparison.
A private car, not a cab#
Tata will not sell the Aeris to fleet buyers. Cabs stay on the older Tigor, badged Xpres. That split is meant to keep the new sedan off the airport rank, which helps the way the car looks in traffic and, over time, how private buyers think about resale.
It is still a city sedan: under four metres, five seats, 170 mm of ground clearance, petrol or factory CNG, manual or AMT. There is no diesel and no electric version at launch.
Launch price#
Introductory ex-showroom prices run from ₹5.29 lakh to ₹9.74 lakh.
| Petrol MT | Petrol AMT | CNG MT | CNG AMT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart | 5.29 | — | 6.29 | — |
| Pure | 6.14 | 6.69 | 7.14 | 7.69 |
| Pure+ | 6.74 | 7.29 | 7.74 | 8.29 |
| Creative | 7.49 | 8.04 | 8.49 | 9.04 |
| Accomplished | 8.19 | 8.74 | 9.19 | 9.74 |
Figures are in ₹ lakh. Smart is manual only. Every trim above it can be petrol or CNG, with a manual or a five-speed AMT.
The old Tigor ran from about ₹5.70 lakh to ₹9.10 lakh. The Aeris opens roughly ₹40,000 lower and closes higher, because a top CNG automatic is now in the range.
Rivals, on Autocar India’s late-September 2026 reading:
- Dzire: about ₹6.31 lakh to ₹9.54 lakh
- Aura: about ₹6 lakh to ₹8.67 lakh
- Amaze: about ₹7.65 lakh to ₹10 lakh
The opening price undercuts the Dzire and Amaze. An Accomplished CNG AMT at ₹9.74 lakh is a different purchase, and it should be compared with a top Dzire or Amaze.
Size and boot#
| Spec | Figure |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
| Petrol boot | 419 litres |
| Petrol tank | 35 litres |
| CNG tank | 70-litre water capacity, twin cylinder |
The petrol boot is the practical headline. At 419 litres it matches the Amaze (416 litres) and beats the Dzire (382) and Aura (402), using the figures Autocar India quoted at launch.
CNG cargo space is not settled in print. Autocar Professional says the twin-cylinder layout keeps 419 litres, and Tata has shown a render of that boot. Autocar India and CNBC-TV18 still expect the old Tigor CNG figure of about 227 litres, which would remain the largest CNG boot in this sedan class. Open a CNG car’s boot before you book.
Ground clearance of 170 mm helps on speed breakers. It does not make the Aeris an SUV.
Design#
The body is still a notchback. The face follows the updated Tiago: slimmer LED headlamps with eyebrow DRLs, a gloss-black grille, and pixel-style LED fog lamps in a black bumper. In profile there is wheel-arch cladding, chrome door handles, a chrome window strip, and a shark-fin antenna.
At the rear, slimmer LED tail lamps are linked by a red trim. Design chief Martin Uhlarik has said that lamp makes the car look wider. The high-mounted stop lamp still spans the rear glass, as on the Tigor, above a simpler bumper with a central reverse light.
15-inch dual-tone alloys are for higher petrol trims. Smart, Pure, and all CNG cars are reported on 14-inch wheels. Six colours are listed: Nitro Crimson, Pure Grey, Dandeli Drizzle, Pristine White, Daytona Grey, and Dune Glow. ETV Bharat says each shade can also be ordered with a black roof.
Cabin#
The dashboard follows the Tiago, in beige and cream or in Lalitpur Grey with dual-tone seats. Equipment Tata is advertising includes:
- A 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- A 12.7 cm digital cluster (Autocar India calls the driver display a free-standing semi-digital unit)
- A two-spoke wheel with physical buttons
- Ventilated leatherette front seats
- A dual phone deck with wireless charging, plus 65W USB-C ports front and rear
- Automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and iRA connected features (Tata cites more than 35)
- Six speakers
- On AMT cars, a rotary selector and paddle shifters
The six-speaker stereo replaces the old Tigor’s eight-speaker system. Listen before you sign if audio mattered on your last Tata.
Ventilated seats, the large screen, and the 360-degree camera are launch headlines, not a promise that the ₹5.29 lakh Smart has the full list. Confirm the brochure line for your trim.
Higher versions get a 360-degree camera with 2D and 3D views. A DashCam Recorder uses those cameras, including a sentry-style mode reported by CNBC-TV18, plus a blind-view monitor. That is useful in parking and in traffic disputes. It is not ADAS. Launch reports do not list adaptive cruise, lane keep, or automatic emergency braking. The Amaze still owns that part of the class.
Engine#
Both fuels use the 1.2-litre, three-cylinder Revotron from the Tiago and Tigor. Tata says it has been recalibrated. Anand Kulkarni told car&bike, as reported by CNBC-TV18, that real-world petrol use should be around 16 kmpl. That is a company indication, not an ARAI figure.
| Petrol | CNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 86 PS | 75.5 PS (often rounded to 76 hp) |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 96.5 Nm (often rounded to 97 Nm) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual or AMT | Same, except Smart (manual only) |
The AMT is an automated manual, not a torque converter or a CVT. It costs less than a conventional automatic and it pauses between shifts. Chassis hardware is MacPherson struts at the front, a twist beam at the rear, discs in front and drums behind. Electronics move to the X-Alfa architecture shared with the facelifted Tiago.
CNG cars add leak detection, a single electronic control unit, direct CNG start, and extra structure around the cylinders.
Safety#
Six airbags are standard on every variant, with ESP, ABS with EBD and corner stability control, hill-hold, ISOFIX, and tyre-pressure monitoring. Tata also cites its Safety Dome body and ultra-high-strength steel. Auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, and a rear defogger are on the wider feature list. Confirm those against your trim. Six airbags and ESP are the items described as standard.
Global NCAP has not published an Aeris score in the launch material. Do not copy an older Tigor rating onto this car.
Who it suits#
The Aeris fits if you want a private sedan, a boot near 400 litres, six airbags without buying the top trim, or factory CNG with an AMT. Look at the Dzire or Amaze instead if you want a proven long-term resale habit, a CVT, or ADAS.
Before you book#
- Treat ₹5.29 lakh as introductory ex-showroom and ask for the on-road figure.
- If you want CNG, open that car’s boot. Do not assume the petrol capacity.
- Smart has no AMT. Pure is the first automatic.
- Check stock for your colour and for the black roof before you count on an 11 October delivery.
- Keep the dealer quote as a PDF. A heavy scan can be reduced with the compress PDF tool before you send it on.
FAQ#
When was the Tata Aeris launched?#
On 25 September 2026. Deliveries are scheduled from 11 October 2026.
What is the price?#
₹5.29 lakh for the Smart petrol manual, up to ₹9.74 lakh for the Accomplished CNG AMT, introductory ex-showroom.
Which engine does it use?#
A 1.2-litre three-cylinder with 86 PS and 113 Nm on petrol, or about 75.5 PS and 96.5 Nm on CNG, with a five-speed manual or AMT. Smart is manual only.
Is it a renamed Tigor?#
It replaces the Tigor for private buyers and keeps the same size and engine family. The face, cabin, and electronics are new. Fleet buyers still get the Xpres.
How many airbags does it have?#
Six, standard on all variants, with ESP, ABS, hill-hold, and ISOFIX.
Bottom line#
The Aeris is Tata’s 2026 compact sedan: Tigor size, Tiago looks, a lower starting price, and a longer feature list. For most buyers the live choice is a mid petrol or a CNG manual, not the ₹9.74 lakh flagship.
Sit in the back, open the boot of the fuel you will buy, and drive a Dzire and an Amaze the same day. The Aeris wins the opening price and the six-airbag promise. The rivals still win some people on gearbox feel and, in the Amaze’s case, driver assistance.