Overview
- Tata launched the Aeris as a reworked Tigor in late September and reviewers drove it in early October, confirming it is an update rather than an all‑new car.
- The Aeris iCNG uses two flat CNG cylinders tucked beneath the boot floor to preserve roughly 200 litres of usable luggage space, avoiding the single‑tank intrusion common to rivals.
- Tata has fitted the car with segment‑leading kit such as a 360° camera with onboard storage, ventilated front seats, a large free‑standing touchscreen, wireless charging and paddle shifters.
- Early drives praise the Aeris’s compliant ride and cabin comfort but report clear trade‑offs: the CNG‑AMT shows delayed or jerky throttle responses in stop‑start traffic, the three‑cylinder engine brings elevated NVH at higher revs, and steering/handling feel soft at speed.
- Tata has begun deliveries with ex‑showroom iCNG pricing reported around ₹6.29–9.79 lakh, will not sell the Aeris as a dedicated fleet taxi, and the move could protect retail perception while shifting commercial volumes to Tata’s fleet line-up.