New Tata Aeris Sedan
Tata Motors Prepares New Aeris Sedan to Replace Tigor Ahead of Festive Season
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The expected 1.2-liter petrol engine could produce 86PS and 113Nm, while the factory-fitted CNG version is reported to deliver 75.5PS and 96.5Nm. Both powertrains may continue with five-speed manual and AMT transmissions.
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The Aeris is expected to retain Tata’s ‘styleback’ or notchback profile rather than adopting a conventional three-box sedan design, with 15-inch alloy wheels and prominent ‘AERIS’ lettering across the rear.
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Tata may position the cabin as a more upmarket offering, using a dashboard with horizontal design elements and two free-standing screens, continuing the premium-focused approach seen in the refreshed Tiago.
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The trademark name ‘Aeris’ is derived from Latin and means ‘of the air,’ although Tata Motors has not explained whether that meaning influenced the proposed branding.
Tata Motors will launch the Tata Aeris on September 25, replacing the Tigor nameplate with a heavily refreshed compact sedan Motoroids. The new model brings updated styling inspired by the Tiago hatchback, a modern cabin with dual touchscreens, and the same 1.2-liter petrol and factory-fitted CNG engines, positioning itself against rivals like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Aura MotorBeam.
Design Gets Tiago-Inspired Makeover
The Aeris ditches the Tigor's dated look for fresher, sleeker proportions. It features thinner LED headlamps, restyled bumpers, new 15-inch alloy wheels, and connected LED tail lamps that echo Tata's modern design language MotorBeam. The sedan retains a 'styleback' profile rather than switching to a conventional three-box shape, keeping its practical appeal.
Cabin Steps Up With Premium Features
Inside, Tata has adopted a horizontal dashboard with two free-standing touchscreens, wireless smartphone connectivity, and updated digital instruments CarLelo. The upmarket cabin follows the playbook from the refreshed Tiago, signaling Tata's push into more feature-rich compact cars. Improved safety equipment also makes the cut.
Same Engines, Possible Electric Version Later
The Aeris continues with the 1.2-liter petrol engine producing 86PS and 113Nm of torque, plus the factory-fitted CNG variant delivering 75.5PS and 96.5Nm News9Live. Both get five-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. An electric Aeris.ev could arrive later, though Tata has not announced timing.
Positioning to Challenge Compact Sedan Rivals
By renaming the Tigor and adding a raft of tech and styling updates, Tata aims to lift the model's appeal in India's competitive compact sedan segment AckoDrive. The September 25 launch slots ahead of the festive season, a prime window for Indian car sales. It will directly compete with the Dzire, Aura, and Honda Amaze.
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