Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, and Volkswagen is embracing the romance with a floral masterpiece on four wheels. A sporty Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance, adorned with approximately 3,000 roses, has taken centre stage on London’s South Bank, an iconic location renowned for its role in cinematic love stories like Love Actually and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
This striking electric hot hatch has been meticulously covered in a stunning array of red, pink, and white rose petals by award-winning florist Steph Lovell Flowers—a process that took an impressive nine hours to complete. But the floral spectacle doesn’t end there; the car’s interior is also brimming with 200 roses, ready to be handed out to lucky passersby.
Adding to the allure of this Valentine’s event, Emma Barnes, star of Married At First Sight UK 2023, will be making a special appearance. From midday to 2 PM, visitors can meet Emma, snap selfies with the breathtaking car, and share their moments on social media using the hashtag #LoveVolkswagen.
For love-seekers, the ID.3 GTX Performance offers more than just eye-catching aesthetics—it’s an opportunity to partake in some sports-car-inspired speed dating. And for those ready to take their relationships to the next level, the flower-covered Volkswagen might just provide the perfect setting for a heartfelt proposal.
The ID.3 GTX Performance will be stationed at Riverside Slice (postcode SE1 9PP) from 10 AM to 3:30 PM on February 14th. This very spot is where Sam, in Love Actually, confesses to his father, Daniel, that he’s fallen for a girl at school—a moment that sets the stage for a memorable romantic pursuit.
Beyond its floral transformation, the ID.3 GTX Performance is Volkswagen’s smallest all-electric hot hatch, delivering exhilarating performance with 326 PS and an acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in just 5.7 seconds. With a top speed of 124 mph (where permitted) and striking colour options like Kings Red Metallic—the very shade gracing the London display—this car is built to turn heads.
For those eager to experience the ID.3 GTX Performance beyond its Valentine’s Day display, pricing starts at £46,315 (manufacturer direct price including VAT). Visit the Volkswagen.co.uk website to learn more about this electrifying hot hatch.
Whether you’re searching for love or celebrating an existing romance, Volkswagen’s floral ID.3 GTX Performance is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day—one rose at a time.
