London’s iconic South Bank has hosted many cinematic love stories in its time, but this Valentine’s Day it’s playing host to a real-life romantic spectacle. Volkswagen has teamed up with award-winning florist Steph Lovell Flowers to transform its sporty ID.3 GTX Performance into a stunning homage to love—using an astonishing 3,000 roses.
The show-stopping electric hot hatch, finished in eye-catching Kings Red Metallic, is adorned with petals in vibrant shades of red, pink, and white. It took nine painstaking hours to cover the car in these romantic blooms, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience for those passing by. Adding to the Valentine’s Day excitement, the ID.3 GTX Performance is also filled with 200 roses—ready to be handed out to lucky onlookers by none other than Emma Barnes, a familiar face from last year’s Married At First Sight UK.
An Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Photo-Op
From 10am to 3:30pm on February 14, visitors can swing by Riverside Slice (postcode SE1 9PP) on London’s South Bank to take pictures with the rose-adorned ID.3 GTX Performance. Emma Barnes will be there from midday to 2pm to offer roses, pose for photos, and chat with fans. Visitors can share their snaps on social media using the hashtag #LoveVolkswagen, bringing a touch of romance—and perhaps a spark of serendipity—to the city’s bustling riverbank.
For those on a quest to find love, the day promises plenty of opportunities for meet-cutes and even speed dating in the presence of this electrifying automotive display. And if someone’s been looking for the perfect setting to pop the question, the ID.3 GTX Performance’s floral transformation could be the ultimate backdrop.
A High-Performance Love Affair
Though it may be covered in roses, there’s nothing delicate about the ID.3 GTX Performance’s capabilities. This all-electric hot hatch boasts 326 PS—enough to propel it from 0 to 62 mph in a heart-racing 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 124 mph (where permitted). It has been turning heads ever since it hit UK roads last year, proving that sustainable driving and thrilling performance can go hand in hand.
Whether you’re lured by the sweet scent of 3,000 roses or dazzled by the ID.3 GTX Performance’s rapid acceleration, the floral-festooned Volkswagen on South Bank is not to be missed. It stands on the very spot where, in Love Actually, Sam confesses to his father Daniel that he has fallen for a girl at school—symbolic of the many love stories that have played out along London’s riverfront.
Fall in Love with the ID.3 GTX Performance
Prices for the Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance start at £46,315 (manufacturer direct price, including VAT). For more information on this electrifying hatchback and its range of colour choices, visit the ID.3 page on Volkswagen.co.uk. Whether you’re looking to spark a new romance, celebrate a lasting one, or simply enjoy the Valentine’s Day atmosphere, London’s South Bank has rarely looked so rosy—thanks to Volkswagen’s petal-powered celebration of love.
