I too have been eagerly awaiting on the release of the new Golf GTD.
However, after configuring a Golf GTD on the german VW website, I have to say I am dissapointed with the amount of standard kit that comes with it and not holding out much hope in ordering one, even it does make it on the scheme.
The large infotainment display is optional, as is IQ LED headlights with the dynamic rear lights, and a lot of other things that the previous GTD got as standard.
That’s before you even consider the AP, which historically has hovered around £1.5k – £1.8k
The A220d is probably the most viable alternative at the moment in terms of power, looks, handling and spec. And that with the £2.8k AP taken into account too.