Tata Motors PV rolls out Aeris at ₹5.29 lakh, bookings open for new compact sedan

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) on Friday launched the Aeris in India at an introductory price of ₹5.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), replacing the Tigor in its compact sedan portfolio. Bookings for the new model have also commenced, with the company offering petrol and CNG powertrains across manual and automated manual transmission (AMT) options.

The launch comes as Tata Motors seeks to strengthen its position in the compact sedan segment while separating its personal-use and fleet offerings. The company said the Aeris has been developed exclusively for individual and family buyers and will not be sold in the fleet segment, which will continue to be addressed through the Xpres-T brand.

Once launched, the Aeris will take on the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Honda Amaze and other models in the sub-four-metre sedan segment.

Prices bracket and variants

The Aeris petrol range starts at ₹5.29 lakh for the Smart manual variant and goes up to ₹8.19 lakh for the Accomplished manual variant. Petrol AMT variants are priced between ₹6.69 lakh and ₹8.74 lakh.

The CNG range starts at ₹6.29 lakh for the Smart manual and extends to ₹9.19 lakh for the Accomplished manual. CNG AMT variants are priced from ₹7.69 lakh to ₹9.74 lakh. All prices are introductory and ex-showroom Delhi.

The Aeris is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine, available with five-speed manual and AMT transmissions. The iCNG range also gets an AMT option, expanding the automatic transmission offering in the CNG category.

The company said personal buyers account for nearly 65% of the compact-sedan segment, while fleet operators have different requirements around operating economics, durability and uptime.

Tata Motors draws line between fleet and personal use

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., said, “The sedan remains one of the most timeless expressions of the car, with a loyal set of customers who value its distinctive combination of comfort, space, driving dynamics and practicality.

The company said the Aeris will be available through Tata.CARS dealerships across India, with deliveries beginning following the opening of bookings.

"With Aeris, we are bringing to life the TATA.CARS philosophy of providing meaningful choice across body styles and powertrains, with a stylish new sedan for customers who see their car as an expression of their progress, achievements and personality.”