For a buyer eyeing a city‑sedan, the Tata Aeris starts at ₹5.29 lakh, the lowest in its class, powered by an 85‑hp 1.2‑litre petrol engine. It immediately stirs competition with Maruti’s Celerio and Hyundai Aura, both of which sit around ₹6 lakh and ₹7 lakh respectively for their base models.
The model comes in five trims. Smart is the entry level at ₹5.29 lakh (petrol‑manual) or ₹6.29 lakh (CNG‑manual). Pure starts at ₹6.14 lakh, Pure+ at ₹6.74 lakh, Creative at ₹7.49 lakh and Accomplished at ₹8.19 lakh, all with petrol or CNG and manual or AMT, except Smart which stays manual.
Under the hood, the Aeris uses a 1.2‑litre three‑cylinder that churns out 85 hp and 113 Nm of torque. The CNG version, sharing the same block, delivers 74.5 hp and 96.5 Nm. Both come with a 5‑speed manual, while AMT is optional on all but Smart.
The CNG setup is notable for its twin‑cylinder unit tucked under the boot floor and a direct CNG start that simplifies refueling. This makes the Aeris one of the few petrol‑based sedans that offer a CNG option, giving buyers a cheaper fuel alternative without compromising on power.
Tata has rolled the Aeris out across India’s key markets, with showrooms in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and more. Buyers will want to weigh the Aeris’s lower price and CNG option against rivals’ feature sets, especially as the city‑sedan segment tightens with new entrants and tightening emission norms.