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Volkswagen has a long-standing association with the Rock In Rio multi-day music festival held in Rio de Janeiro. Every time the brand is the official sponsor of the event, the launch of a new special edition is almost a given.
In 2026, the spotlight is on the T-Cross sold in India as the Taigun which is currently Brazil’s best-selling SUV. Volkswagen will showcase the special Rock in Rio edition of the T-Cross as the festival’s official vehicle. The Rock in Rio festival is scheduled to take place from September 4–7, followed by a second weekend from September 11–13.
Volkswagen T-Cross Rock In Rio special edition – What’s new?
Volkswagen has created the Rock in Rio special edition of the T-Cross to give its best-selling SUV a more expressive and youthful character. Despite being derived from the entry-level model, the special edition benefits from styling upgrades commonly associated with the range-topping variants, enhancing its road presence. More importantly, it celebrates the partnership with Rock in Rio by embracing the festival’s music-driven identity and energetic atmosphere.
The T-Cross Rock in Rio stands out with its full-width LED light bar, a premium feature borrowed from higher variants. Complementing the look are blacked-out ORVMs and door handles, offered alongside four colour options—Ninja Black, Sunset Red, Platinum Gray and Ascot Gray.
The latter three are essentially dual-tone colourways, featuring a blacked-out roof in Ninja Black shade. The addition of Ascot Gray is noteworthy, as this colour is normally available with the top-spec T-Cross Extreme trim. Exterior highlights of the T-Cross Rock in Rio special edition include 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels in a darkened finish.
These are wrapped in puncture resistant Seal Inside tyres. The tyres have a layer of internal sealant, which can effectively handle small punctures by reducing the loss of air pressure. Festival-inspired decoration includes the official ‘Rock in Rio’ logo on the front doors and the boot lid. One can also spot the electric guitar logo on the rear pillars.
Interior updates
Inside too, the official Rock in Rio logo has been used on the dashboard and front seats. The special edition also gets exclusive upholstery, featuring new detailing and contrasting stitching. Another key update is the addition of six speakers with the T-Cross Rock In Rio special edition.
Based on the entry-level range, T-Cross Rock In Rio special edition utilizes a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged flex-fuel engine. It generates 128 hp and 200 Nm of torque, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The other engine option available with the T-Cross in Brazil is a 1.4-litre unit. It generates 148 hp and 250 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.ko
Volkswagen has priced the T-Cross Rock in Rio edition at R$ 142,990 (Rs 26.31 lakh), identical to the standard variant. With no premium attached, buyers get the exclusive styling package at no extra cost.