Tata Motors has shaken up the commercial taxi market this Republic Day weekend. On January 23, 2026, the company officially expanded its “Xpres” brand—which was previously known only for electric vehicles—to now include Petrol and CNG models.

For fleet operators, cab drivers, and aggregators like Uber and Ola, this is massive news. The new Tata Xpres CNG solves the biggest problem taxi drivers face: Luggage Space. By introducing its famous “Twin-Cylinder” technology to the fleet segment, Tata has created a CNG car that still has a usable boot for airport luggage.

Here is a complete breakdown of the new launch, the aggressive pricing, and why this car might replace the Maruti Tour S as the “King of Cabs.”

Tata Xpres 2026: Price List (Introductory)

Tata Motors has launched these cars with very competitive pricing to attract bulk buyers.

• Tata Xpres Petrol: Starts at ₹5.59 Lakh (Ex-showroom).
• Tata Xpres CNG: Starts at ₹6.59 Lakh (Ex-showroom).

Note: These are introductory prices and are likely to increase after the first few thousand bookings.

The Game Changer: Twin-Cylinder CNG Technology

Until now, most CNG taxis had a massive cylinder taking up the entire boot space. If a passenger had two large suitcases for an airport drop, the driver often had to say no or tie them to the roof.

The Tata Xpres CNG fixes this with Tata’s patented Twin-Cylinder Technology.

• How it works: Instead of one big tank, two smaller cylinders are placed below the luggage area.
• The Result: You get a flat boot floor with plenty of space for bags, making it the most practical CNG sedan for commercial use.

Engine & Specifications

Both the Petrol and CNG versions are powered by the reliable 1.2L Revotron Engine.

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• Transmission: Available only with a 5-Speed Manual Gearbox.
• Power: Optimized for city driving and fuel efficiency.
• Maintenance Cost: Tata claims a remarkably low maintenance cost of just ₹0.47 per km, which significantly boosts the profit margin for cab drivers.

Why Fleet Owners Should Care

Apart from the boot space, Tata has packed the Xpres with features essential for commercial durability:

1. Warranty: It comes with a standard 3 Year / 1,00,000 km warranty, which can be extended to 5 Years.
2. Safety: Standard dual airbags, rear parking sensors, and ABS with EBD.
3. Comfort: The suspension is reportedly retuned for heavy usage on bad city roads.

Tata Xpres vs. The Competition

The main rival is the Maruti Suzuki Tour S (Dzire based).

• Maruti’s Advantage: Higher mileage (claimed).
• Tata’s Advantage: Better safety (build quality), significantly more boot space (Twin-Cylinder), and premium looks (based on the Tigor facelift).

Future of the Xpres Brand

With this launch, the “Tata Xpres” brand now has three pillars:

1. Xpres-T EV: For electric fleets (BluSmart, Uber Green).
2. Xpres CNG: For inter-city and high-mileage city runs.
3. Xpres Petrol: For limited-use corporate rentals.

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