Tata’s new Aeris Smart sedan carries a full safety kit as a base offering, a rarity in its segment. At ₹5.29 lakh ex‑showroom, it pairs an 85‑hp 1.2‑litre petrol engine with a 5‑speed manual gearbox, and a CNG version that delivers 75 hp.
The Smart trim keeps the essentials: six airbags, ISOFIX mounts, ABS with EBD, and cornering stability control, while trimming out the 10.25‑inch touchscreen, rear defogger and music system that appear from the Pure variant onward. For buyers who value a factory‑installed infotainment system, the jump to the next level costs roughly ₹1 lakh more.
Outside the cabin, the sedan uses halogen headlamps, 14‑inch steel wheels without covers, and fender‑mounted turn indicators. Inside, fabric seats offer under‑thigh support, a two‑spoke steering wheel, and manual windows; rear AC vents are absent, which might bite on longer drives with passengers.
Tata has set deliveries for 11 October, with the Smart variant available in petrol and petrol‑CNG variants that are priced exactly ₹1 lakh apart. If the base trim’s lack of a touchscreen or rear defogger is a deal‑breaker, the Pure model gives you that tech at a modest premium.