Ive got a 69 plate R estate and a 2016 GTD hatch. Love them both.

Totally agree about the 7.5 I had a SE NAV in Atlantic blue so well built and never let me down ever

I've had my R estate 6 months now and it can do just about everything. Loads of room in the boot and with a set of roof bars even more to be had above. I've even had a 3 part extension ladder on it no probs. Comfortable to cruise in too but it's still bonkers enough to scare the kids in the back when required 😁

I had a white 7.5 R estate, one of the best cars I have owned. Super practical, superb 4motion, brilliant on fuel..........and rapid.

I have one of these , 7.5 R Estate(wagon), Indium grey. Must say quite like it , mainly because it is so understated. Previous car was a WRX premium stick shift an excellent car to drive but only for the driver, my wife hated it. Golf R is practicable, quick and very easy to drive and comfortable.

My wife is about to get a company car and I'm trying to convince her to get this or the mk8 😅. And we live in Germany, can't wait to open it up on the autobahn.

The reason I got my R estate mainly is becuase of the trunk. With two kids I need the space in the back for all the gear we need on a trip. When I'm not driving these kids around I can still enjoy the car to the max, having enough power to mess with other wanna-race drivers under estimating the car's potential. I love it, and I won't say goodbye to it soon.

Very Torn between one of these second hand low milage for 25k and the new Cupra estate for just short of 40k. The Cupra is loaded with options including DCC but performance wise the 2 are the same car. Leaning towards Cupra at the moment.

Just wondered if you can tell me if it’s a straight swap between golf mk7 r seats and mk7.5 seats please? I’m guessing the physical fitment is the same it’s more the wiring plugs I’m concerned about. Any help would be great thanks!

Great video Andrew such a nice car and a great buy for its stealthy competence- can’t wait to see the new car also :)

I like the look of it. I don't find it dull at all. The rear looks better then the mk8 r. And I like the 4 exhausts look on the estate. If I find a good one it will be mine

Great video again. What you say re the R wagon makes a lot of sense and fits so much with the VW ‘sensible/practical’ ethos. But sometimes owning and driving a car is more than just making sense. Looking forward to the big reveal.

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Great content as always, please keep it coming!

Nice review good to have some good content to watch on TV these days.

I’ve noticed with the estate r they ain’t many around with a high end spec. Valid point with how often would you actually require the extra space. Did have my heart set on a late 18/19 golf r but looking at pcp prices on the mk8 r I’d be tempted to spend that but extra.

Great review Andrew. You hit the nail on the head and cover every aspect as to why the 7.5 R Estate is such a great car which is why I got one (2019 model) back in November last year. It does everything I need in a car. It's spirited and punchy. It puts a smile on my face every time I drive it and it also offers me the practicality as a family man to take the family on holiday or do the tip run when I need to. Yes, some elements may begin to look dated compared to the mk8 R but it still looks reasonably fresh in 7.5 form today and think it will become a bit of a cult icon as the mk8 R is dividing opinion at the moment. I like the subtlety of the R Estate too. Doesn't draw too much attention for anyone wanting a traffic light Grand Prix and as my boy racer days have passed me by that suits me fine (and the wife, lol). I love it!

Do the hatchback taillights fit the wagon?

I have a Mk7 R estate with DCC, it's the car for all reasons! Best car I have ever had including Golf GTI's Mk's 1 to 6. Averaged 35 MPG since I got it. A true iron fist in a velvet glove.

The buttons around the gearstick is a null point, the more options you tick when you order your car the more of those buttons are used. For example park assist option which is a button that will be fitted on the right of the gearstick. That option isn’t available on the R but it was on the gti and TCR.