So why does almost nobody buy one? When did you last see a Volkswagen Golf R Estate on the road? I’m not talking about the Mk7 (which sold well because of ridiculously cheap lease deals), but ...

Inside, the R has all the Golf’s usual tech including the full width (12.3in) high-resolution display in front of the driver, and the option of the 9.2in Discover Navigation Pro infotainment ...