Tata Aeris launched at ₹5.29 lakh: petrol, CNG and AMT prices

Tata Motors has launched the Aeris compact sedan in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹5.29 lakh for petrol and ₹6.29 lakh for iCNG. Bookings are open, and deliveries are scheduled to begin on 11 Oct 2026, giving private-car buyers a new petrol-and-CNG sedan choice.

The important distinction is that the Aeris is intended for personal buyers rather than fleet operators. It brings five trims, manual and automated-manual transmissions, and a CNG option into a segment where the upfront price, fuel availability and daily running pattern matter as much as the feature list.

Key takeaways

The introductory petrol price starts at ₹5.29 lakh, while the entry iCNG is ₹6.29 lakh; both are ex-showroom prices.
There are five trims: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative and Accomplished.
Petrol and CNG versions are offered with five-speed manual and AMT choices, except for the base Smart AMT variants.
The top introductory price is ₹9.74 lakh for the Accomplished CNG AMT.
The Aeris is for private buyers; Tata will continue serving fleets through its Xpres range.

Unbranded compact sedan parked at an Indian fuel station with petrol and CNG pumps

AI-generated editorial illustration of a compact sedan at a petrol and CNG station; not an official Tata Aeris photograph.

Tata Aeris price and variant list

Tata’s official 25 Sep 2026 launch page confirms the ₹5.29 lakh petrol and ₹6.29 lakh iCNG starting prices. Autocar India, CarDekho and Auto Today reported the following introductory ex-showroom Delhi prices for the full range as of 25–29 Sep 2026:

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

These are introductory ex-showroom prices, so registration, insurance, taxes, accessories and any dealer charges will change the on-road amount. The entry iCNG therefore carries a ₹1 lakh ex-showroom premium over the entry petrol version, while the same-trim CNG variants are also ₹1 lakh above their petrol counterparts in the published list.

Petrol, CNG and automatic choices

Autocar India and Auto Today reported that the Aeris uses a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine. In petrol form it produces 86 bhp and 113 Nm, while the CNG version produces 76 bhp and 97 Nm. Both fuel types can be paired with a five-speed manual or five-speed AMT, giving the CNG range an automatic option as well.

The iCNG uses Tata’s twin-cylinder layout, which the company says is intended to retain more usable luggage space than a conventional single-cylinder arrangement. The practical trade-off for a buyer is straightforward: CNG can reduce dependence on petrol for a high-distance commute, but the value of the ₹1 lakh entry premium depends on the local price gap, real-world efficiency, annual distance and access to reliable CNG stations.

That comparison should use current city rates rather than a national assumption. Readers can check live petrol and CNG prices and use the fuel cost calculator to compare a typical commute or road trip with their own distance and mileage inputs.

Private-buyer focus changes the buying question

Moneycontrol and CarDekho reported that the Aeris is being sold exclusively to private buyers, while Tata will continue to address fleet demand through the Xpres brand. That positioning means the equipment story is aimed at personal use: the reported feature list includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, a dashcam recorder function and a 360-degree camera on selected variants.

Auto Today reported six airbags as standard, along with features such as tyre-pressure monitoring, hill-hold assist, blind-spot monitoring and Isofix mounts. Buyers should confirm the exact equipment on the written quotation for the selected trim because features such as cameras, larger wheels, connected technology and comfort equipment are variant-dependent.

For a household car, the relevant comparison is not only the lowest headline price. A buyer also needs to separate the petrol and CNG powertrain costs, check whether the chosen automatic is available at the required trim, and account for the extra on-road amount created by insurance, registration and accessories.

What to check before booking

Price basis: confirm whether the quoted figure is the introductory ex-showroom price or the complete on-road amount, and ask how long the introductory price applies.
Fuel choice: compare the local petrol and CNG rates, expected annual distance and likely refuelling access rather than assuming that CNG will always be cheaper.
Trim equipment: match the booking form to the exact safety, camera, infotainment and comfort features promised for the selected variant.
Use case: confirm the private-buyer eligibility and understand that fleet-oriented sales remain under the Xpres line.
Delivery: Tata and multiple auto outlets have reported 11 Oct 2026 as the scheduled start date; actual delivery timing can vary by city, variant and allocation.

Bookings are open; deliveries start in October

Bookings for the Aeris are open through Tata’s authorised dealerships and official channels, with deliveries scheduled from 11 Oct 2026. Autocar India described the car as a facelifted successor to the Tigor, while the launch coverage from Moneycontrol and Auto Today placed it against compact-sedan alternatives such as the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura.

The useful takeaway for buyers is that the Aeris broadens the compact-sedan choice at a lower introductory starting price than the outgoing Tigor’s reported entry point, while pushing more technology and a CNG AMT into the personal-buyer conversation. The final decision will depend on the on-road quote, the selected trim, local fuel economics and how much of the car’s equipment is actually needed for the intended use.