than the fabi hatchback, namely the VRS.

The hatchback is some what limiting in terms of rear seat space. E.G when you have a baby seat fitted!

Anyone know?

no

I thought it was just a hatchback chassis with a big ar5e hanging out the back?

I thought it was just a hatchback chassis with a big ar5e hanging out the back?

yep:thumbup:

well thats a bit rubbish then!!

I guess it maximises the "capacity" they can claim the estate has over the hatchback.

I thought it was just a hatchback chassis with a big ar5e hanging out the back?

And it does wonders for the handling when loaded, what with all that weight behind the rearwheels, and no increase in wheelbase:doh:

Mine handles like a jelly on supermarket trolley wheels when the boot is loaded, but I have come to it from an Audi A3 2.0FSi sport, so I might be being a tad harsh