On September 25, 2026, Tata Motors launched the Tata Aeris, the successor of the Tata Tigor, with both a petrol and a CNG powertrain. A total of five variants have been introduced for both versions; they are Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative, and Accomplished. It is positioned against the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura, and Maruti Suzuki Dzire; the first two are available with both petrol and CNG powertrains; and the third with only petrol.
Booking for this sedan has begun with the launch, and the manufacturer has also announced the delivery date; they will start delivering the model on October 11, 2026. The introductory ex-showroom prices for all powertrains with both MT and AMT were officially announced with the launch; they start from Rs 5.29 lakh for the base variant and go up to Rs 9.74 lakh for the top trim. The full breakdown of the ex-showroom price is tabulated below.
| 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 |
Notably, the Smart variant isn’t available as Petrol AMT and CNG AMT.
Six-color option and compact dimensions.
A total of six color options are available for the Tata Aeris; they are Dandeli Drizzle, Nitro Crimson, Dune Glow, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, and Pristine White. These color options are available for both powertrains. Tata Motors have provided multiple color options to provide choices to buyers.
The length, width, and height are 3,995 mm, 1,684 mm, and 1,532 mm. These dimensions give this car the proportion of compact sedans. Its wheelbase is 2,450 mm, and ground clearance is 170 mm, enhancing high-speed stability and making it convenient to pass the road with potholes.
The 5 seats inside the cabin are available in 2-3 layouts; two individual seats are placed in the front row, and three in the second in a bench-like structure. The boot space for the petrol version is 419 liters, but the same for CNG is 227 liters, because the twin CNG cylinders are placed in the boot.
Three-cylinder ICE and two transmission options.
Under the hood, the petrol and CNG versions of the Tata Aeris get a 1.2-liter three-cylinder naturally aspirated internal combustion engine. Two transmission options are offered for both; they are five-speed manual and five-speed automated manual. The ICE’s displacement is 1,199 cc, and the drivetrain is officially confirmed as FWD.
The petrol version cranks 86 hp and 113 Nm, and the CNG version also delivers the same performance in petrol mode, but with the CNG, the power output and peak torque are 76 hp and 97 Nm, respectively. The company says that the 0 to 100 kmph acceleration timing and top speed are the same as the outgoing Tata Tigor.
Two wheel size options and a feature-rich cabin.
The Tata Aires have sleek LED headlights and eyebrow-style LED daylight running lights, giving a total new front-end lighting signature. Another highlight from the exterior is the glossy black grille. Pixel-shaped LED fog lamps on the front bumper. The 15-inch double-tone alloy wheels are standard for the last three variants that come with petrol powertrains.
For the costs of two petrol variants and all CNG versions, 14-inch units are standard. Chrome garnishing on door handles and chrome trim on windows are also clearly visible. The cabin is equipped with a semi-digital driver display behind the steering wheel, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system is placed at the center of the dashboard for video and audio streaming and other functions and settings.
A two-spoke steering wheel with physical buttons, ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, a DashCam Recorder function, a wireless phone charging pad, and a six-speaker sound system are the features that enhance comfort and convenience. For safety, it gets six airbags, a 360-degree camera, a blind-spot monitor, TPMS, hill-hold control, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, and ABS with EBD.
