Tata Aeris

Tata Aeris Overview 

• The Tata Aeris sedan is designed to combine personality and style to everyday driving. 

• This compact sedan is offered in five variant options: Smart, Pure, Pure+, Creative, and Accomplished. 

• The car comes with petrol and factory-fitted iCNG engine options. 

• The company claims that this sedan offers modern conveniences, high structural safety, and segment-first comfort features. 

How does the Tata Aeris perform? 

• The sedan is powered by a 1.2-litre Revotron three-cylinder engine in both petrol and CNG variants. 

• The 1.2-litre petrol engine produces a power output of 86 bhp and a torque of 113 Nm. 

• While the 1.2-litre iCNG version generates 75.5 bhp of power and 96.5 Nm of torque. 

• Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 5-speed AMT automatic option. 

• Interestingly, this car gets the segment-first CNG AMT with twin-cylinder technology and direct start in CNG mode. 

• Quick-response paddle shifters and an AMT rotary selector knob make driving simple and relaxing. 

How is the design aspect of the Tata Aeris? 

• The car is based on the evolved X-Alfa platform which offers a solid stance and strong proportions. 

• Further, this vehicle offers a fine combination of modern character lines with an elegant sedan profile. 

• As for the interior, it gets a clean OpenView dashboard with a premium dual-tone theme. 

How is the exterior of the Tata Aeris? 

• The fascia is highlighted by signature LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and a wide lower grille. 

• The side profile is accentuated by Cosmo Grain textured wheel arch cladding and chrome line door handles. 

• The higher variants ride on a set of 15-inch diamond alloy wheels, while the lower variants get 14-inch wheels.  

• The rear section features infinity connected LED tail lamps which is flanked by a shark-fin antenna. 

• The dual-tone black roof adds a sporty touch across the roofline. 

• Tata Aeris is offered in multiple colour options, which include Pure Grey, Nitro Crimson, Dandeli Drizzle, Daytona Grey, Dune Glow, and Pristine White. 

How is the interior of the Tata Aeris? 

• The sedan gets LuxTouch leatherette seats along with segment-first AeroLux ventilated front seats. 

• The front seats provide good under-thigh support to keep passengers comfortable on long journeys. 

• It also offers soft-touch fabric door armrests and a front soft-touch leatherette armrest with storage. 

• The flat-bottom SportLux steering wheel and satin chrome door handles enhance the overall feel. 

• Further the rear passengers get dedicated rear air vents and a rear centre armrest with cup holders. 

• A cooled glovebox and front seatback magazine pockets offer handy interior storage space. 

What is the price of the Tata Aeris? 

• The introductory ex-showroom prices for the Aeris sedan starts at Rs 5.29 lakh for petrol manual and goes up to Rs 9.19 lakh for the top-spec iCNG version.  

What is the mileage figure for the Tata Aeris? 

• The fuel efficiency figure is not provided by the company yet.  

• The petrol tank holds 35 litres of fuel, and the iCNG variant is equipped with a 70-litre water-capacity gas tank. 

How safe is the Tata Aeris? 

• The Aeris sedan gets six airbags as standard equipment. 

• The strong body shell uses ultra-high-strength steel construction with enhanced rear crash protection. 

• Active driver aids feature a 360-degree HD camera, blind-view monitor, and a factory dashcam recorder. 

• Electronic safety controls include Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill hold control, and an intelligent tyre pressure monitor. 

• Braking duties are handled by front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with ABS, EBD, and Corner Stability Control. 

• The iCNG version features gas leak detection system, leak-proof materials, and thermal incident protection. 

• Moreover, the feature list also includes ISOFIX child seat anchors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, and LED fog lamps. 

How is the ride and handling characteristics of the Tata Aeris? 

• The front suspension uses an independent lower wishbone setup with MacPherson struts and coil springs. 

• The rear setup features a semi-independent closed-profile twist beam with dual-path struts. 

• A 2450 mm wheelbase provides stable straight-line balance at higher cruising speeds. 

What is the tech highlight in the Tata Aeris? 

• The dashboard features a large 10.25-inch Ultra View HD touchscreen infotainment display. 

• Additionally, the sedan also offers a 5-inch Digital Island instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. 

• It features wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, a dual smartphone deck with a wireless charger, and a 6-speaker surround sound system. 

• For convenience, it also offers a fast 65W USB Type-C charging ports located in the front and rear console. 

• Other convenience features include fully automatic temperature control, push-button start, and iToggle window controls. 

• The iRA connected-car suite provides access to more than 35 smart connected features. 

How much boot space does the Tata Aeris offer? 

• The Tata Aeris provides 419 litres of boot space. 

• The intelligent twin-cylinder CNG layout keeps the boot area open and practical for full luggage.

Which other cars compete with the Tata Aeris? 

• The Tata Aeris competes with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura, and Honda Amaze.