Our quick take
Volkswagen Golf R Estate - 4.5 / 5
Volkswagen Golf R Estate review: Body shaping mix
Volkswagen Golf R Estate review: Kitted out
Volkswagen Golf R Estate review: Playing fast and loose
Volkswagen Golf R Estate review: Architecturally speaking
To recap
Take one Golf, lengthen the roof and the rear bumper, create a huge boot and then drop in a 300bhp engine and four-wheel drive. It’s the ultimate fast, all-weather estate car. Auto only may not suit everyone, plus Seat/Skoda cousins potentially offer a similar experience for less.