I’ve had the same nightmare as Waltersoprano while viewing the reviews of the new VW Tiguan that also has the shift on the right-hand side of the steering column. For myself who also uses a remote control on the wheel for basic function of the car means they have moved the wiper control from the usable right to the out of reach left. They do do a remote spinner that controls the wipers so wouldn’t be a problem there but it means a lot more buttons to manage without taking my eyes off the road and I already get the looks when I sometimes hit the horn instead of the indicator. Of course the wipers are automatic but sometimes I just need a quick flick on the wiper control when there’s muck on the screen that needs a single wash and wipe. I don’t know if the OP can test drive a car without the adaptions they need but for me its out of the question as its a spinner and remote controls for indicators. Lucky for myself I’ve a couple of years at least before I need to look for a car but as if its not hard enough finding something that can carry a scooter in the boot and is easy to get in and out of we now have to contend with where the sodding gear shift is too. ?
my brother test drives cars for me so it’s not much of a issue. I’ve not seen many reviews mention that the gear changer has moved I only noticed because I noticed it in a photo.