Tata Aeris 2026 launch: price, features and private-buyer split from Tigor

Searches for tata new car spiked in India in late September 2026 around Tata Motors’ September launch of the Aeris compact sedan. The model is presented as a refreshed private-buyer proposition that replaces the Tigor for individual customers, while the Tigor name continues under Xpres for fleet and commercial use [2].

Private buyers get Aeris, fleet keeps Tigor Xpres

Tata is deliberately separating customer groups. The Aeris is positioned for individual owners and is marketed with design and equipment aimed at private use, whereas the Tigor continues in Xpres guise for fleet and commercial applications [2]. This contrasts with Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Aura, which serve both private and fleet buyers from a single line-up [2]. Bookings opened with a token amount and deliveries were slated to begin on 11 October 2026 [1].

Pricing, variants and powertrains

The Aeris is offered in five broad trims: Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Creative and Accomplished [1]. Introductory ex-showroom prices were announced from Rs 5.29 lakh for petrol and Rs 6.29 lakh for CNG, rising to Rs 8.74 lakh petrol and Rs 9.74 lakh CNG at the top [2].

Fuel	Base Smart	Top
Petrol MT	₹5.29 Lakh	₹8.74 Lakh
CNG MT	₹6.29 Lakh	₹9.74 Lakh

Mechanically the car carries over the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated unit from the Tigor, with 86 PS on petrol and 76 PS on CNG, paired with a 5-speed manual at the base. The Aeris is described as a rebadged and revamped iteration rather than a clean-sheet design [3].

Base Smart trim and standard safety

The entry Smart variant is aimed at budget buyers. It uses halogen headlamps, 14-inch steel wheels, manual windows and a basic cabin with fabric upholstery. Features such as a touchscreen, rear AC vents and power windows are reserved for higher trims. Tata standardises safety across the range with six airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX mounts and cornering stability control even on Smart [1].

Higher variants add a 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated front seats, wireless charging and a 360-degree camera [2]. The Aeris competes with Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura in the compact sedan space [1].

Google Trends recorded elevated interest for the query tata new car in India around 27 September 2026, confirming search interest at that time [4].