If you spend any time around taxi operators or fleet owners, one thing becomes clear very quickly — space and running cost matter more than fancy features. That’s exactly the audience Tata Motors is targeting with the latest update to its Xpres lineup.
Tata has introduced new petrol and CNG versions of the Xpres, with prices starting at ₹5.59 lakh for petrol and ₹6.59 lakh for CNG (ex-showroom, Delhi). The car is positioned squarely for commercial use and is based on the trusted Tata Tigor platform.
Powering the Xpres is Tata’s familiar 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine, paired with a manual gearbox. It’s not new, but that’s the point. This engine has For those choosing the petrol variant, Tata claims a boot capacity of 419 litres, which is among the best in its class. For fleet operators handling airport runs or outstation trips, this makes a real difference.already proven itself in everyday Indian driving conditions, especially where cars are driven for long hours.
The bigger talking point, however, is the CNG version. Tata has fitted the Xpres with twin CNG cylinders holding a combined 70 litres, which is the highest capacity you’ll find in this segment. More importantly, the placement of these cylinders means boot space remains usable, something that’s often compromised in CNG cars.
For those choosing the petrol variant, Tata claims a boot capacity of 419 litres, which is among the best in its class. For fleet operators handling airport runs or outstation trips, this makes a real difference.
Tata is also backing the Xpres with strong warranty coverage. Buyers get a 3-year or 1,00,000 km standard warranty, with the option to extend it up to 5 years or 1,80,000 km. According to Tata, the car’s running cost can be as low as ₹0.47 per km, keeping daily expenses in check.
The Tata Xpres may not grab headlines like an SUV, but for fleet buyers looking for low costs, decent space, and proven reliability, it quietly does the job it’s meant to do.


