Tata Aeris Launched in India at ₹5.29 Lakh: Replaces Tigor with Ventilated Seats, 6 Airbags, and AMT-CNG Options
Tata Motors has officially expanded its passenger vehicle portfolio with the launch of the Tata Aeris, a next-generation sub-4-metre sedan arriving as the direct successor to the outgoing Tigor.
Exterior Design and Dimensions
The Aeris adopts a sharper visual identity influenced by Tata’s newer design philosophy.
In profile, the Aeris retains a coupe-esque notchback roofline accented by subtle wheel-arch cladding, chrome window beltlines, and newly styled 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels on top trims (14-inch wheels on lower and CNG variants).
Key Dimensions & Practicality:
Length: 3,995 mm
Width: 1,684 mm
Height: 1,532 mm
Wheelbase: 2,450 mm
Ground Clearance: 170 mm
Boot Capacity (Petrol): 419 litres
Boot Capacity (i-CNG): 227 litres (utilizing Tata's patented dual-cylinder arrangement under the luggage floor)
Color options include Dandeli Drizzle (Purple), Nitro Crimson, Dune Glow, Daytona Grey, Pure Grey, and Pristine White.
Interior Upgrades and Tech Equipment
Inside, the cabin takes on a lighter beige and grey theme to improve the perception of cabin roominess.
Key tech and comfort additions include:
Ventilated front seats (a segment-first feature)
Integrated Dashcam Recorder using feeds from the surround-view camera
Wireless smartphone charger and 65W fast USB Type-C charging ports
Twin-spoke steering wheel with physical buttons and illuminated Tata branding
Automatic climate control with dedicated rear air conditioning vents
6-speaker audio setup with connected-car suite (iRA) offering 35+ remote vehicle features
Safety Features
Addressing safety demands in the compact class, Tata has equipped every variant of the Aeris with 6 airbags as standard.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control
Hill-Hold Control
360-degree surround camera system with Blind-View Monitor (BVM)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS)
ISOFIX child-seat anchorage points
Post-crash SOS notifications and emergency braking signals
Engine Options and Performance
The Tata Aeris carries forward the proven 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder Revotron powertrain family in two configurations:
1.2L Naturally Aspirated Petrol:
Power: 86 PS (85 bhp) @ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 113 Nm @ 3,300 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed Manual or 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)
1.2L Bi-Fuel i-CNG:
Power: 76 PS @ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 96.5–97 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Transmissions: 5-speed Manual or 5-speed AMT
The availability of an automatic (AMT) transmission across both petrol and CNG variants gives the Aeris a distinct convenience edge for city commuters.
Complete Variant-Wise Price List
The Aeris is organized across five main trim levels: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative, and Accomplished.
Trim Level | Powertrain / Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) |
| Smart | 1.2L Petrol MT | ₹5,29,000 |
| Smart | 1.2L i-CNG MT | ₹6,29,000 |
| Pure | 1.2L Petrol MT | ₹6,14,000 |
| Pure | 1.2L Petrol AMT | ₹6,69,000 |
| Pure | 1.2L i-CNG MT | ₹7,14,000 |
| Pure | 1.2L i-CNG AMT | ₹7,69,000 |
| Pure+ | 1.2L Petrol MT | ₹6,74,000 |
| Pure+ | 1.2L Petrol AMT | ₹7,29,000 |
| Pure+ | 1.2L i-CNG MT | ₹7,74,000 |
| Pure+ | 1.2L i-CNG AMT | ₹8,29,000 |
| Creative | 1.2L Petrol MT | ₹7,49,000 |
| Creative | 1.2L Petrol AMT | ₹8,04,000 |
| Creative | 1.2L i-CNG MT | ₹8,49,000 |
| Creative | 1.2L i-CNG AMT | ₹9,04,000 |
| Accomplished | 1.2L Petrol MT | ₹8,19,000 |
| Accomplished | 1.2L Petrol AMT | ₹8,74,000 |
| Accomplished | 1.2L i-CNG MT | ₹9,19,000 |
| Accomplished | 1.2L i-CNG AMT | ₹9,74,000 |
Market Positioning and Deliveries
By undercutting entry trims of established rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, and Honda Amaze, the Tata Aeris establishes itself as one of the most accessible sedans in the Indian market.
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