Volkswagen introduced the R lineup in the Golf family in 2013, but the car's success determined the automaker to offer it also as a station wagon. Thus, owners could easily do school runs, shopping days, and track days.

When Volkswagen decided to go to another level with its famous hatchback, the Variant was considered to receive the same drivetrain as the rest of the Golf R range. And, just like its siblings, this version got an aggressive front…