Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Tata Aeris Review: Strong Features, Practical CNG, but Limited Punch
The Tata Aeris is a small sedan with lots of features and a clever way to store its CNG tanks.
The tanks sit under the boot floor, leaving space for luggage.
The reviewer liked its comfortable ride, modern screens and low starting price.
The car can switch between CNG and petrol smoothly, according to the review.
But its engine felt weak when driving fast on highways.
The gearbox also seemed less refined than those in some rival cars.
The test car had a steering wheel that was not straight and a wrongly oriented mirror-control switch.
The reviewer thinks the Aeris is a good-value choice for comfort, technology and lower running costs, but not for strong driving performance.
The Aeris is described as a new generation of the Tata Tigor with a distinct identity.
Its iCNG AMT uses two 35-litre cylinders beneath the boot floor, preserving room for luggage.
Top variants include a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone connectivity, a 360-degree camera and ventilated front seats.
The reviewer says its 1.2-litre, three-cylinder engine lacks power and refinement on highways.
The review praises its pricing, comfort and CNG practicality but flags possible quality-control issues.
- Who
- A reviewer assessed the Tata Aeris, a Tata Motors sedan.
- What
- The review found strong features, comfort, value and CNG practicality, but criticized highway performance and noted possible quality-control issues.
- Where
- The car was driven on Delhi roads and nearby highways.
- Why
- The assessment considered whether the Aeris could compete with established entry-level sedan rivals.
Strengths
Limitations
Practicality and value
Strengths
The reviewer praises the underfloor CNG packaging, usable luggage space, feature list and competitive pricing.
Limitations
The review notes that boot capacity is lower than in the petrol variant.
Driving performance
Strengths
The reviewer says the ride is class-leading and switching between CNG and petrol is seamless.
Limitations
The engine is described as lacking highway power and smoothness, while the gearbox is considered average.
Build and quality
Strengths
The Aeris is presented as stylish, comfortable and well-equipped.
Limitations
The test car had a slightly misaligned steering wheel and an upside-down ORVM controller, which the reviewer cited as possible quality-control concerns.
- Vehicle
- Tata Aeris, described as a new generation of the Tigor
- CNG tank layout
- Two 35-litre cylinders installed beneath the boot floor
- Starting price cited
- The CNG AMT variant starts at Rs 7.69 lakh
- Engine
- 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine
- Infotainment screen
- 10.25-inch touchscreen in top variants
- Rivals named
- Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura
- Test-car issues
- The steering wheel was slightly offset and the ORVM controller was upside down