My Car - Luigi

Yes, although it's a thing women usually do, I have named my car. Luigi comes from my love of the little Fiat 500 in the Disney film, Cars, and also because my car is Italian and seems to suit it well.

I currently drive a  red Fiat Grande Punto, which I absolutely love. I have had the car for a year now, and it has completed long motorway journeys and the city streets successfully and reliably.

The Punto I drive has automatic transmission, which makes the car incredibly easy to drive, and with the added bonus of 'Eco' mode to use, much more fuel efficient. I didn't know what to expect when I first heard that Fiat offered an automatic version of the Punto, but after driving manual cars previously, I thought I would give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised. The gears change smoothly, making the driving almost effortless. The only downside arises as you begin to slow down - at traffic lights for example - when the gears can sometimes (not often) become clunky when sliding down the range.

The first thing that attracted me to this car was the looks. The Grande Punto was designed by a famous Italian car designer, Giugiaro, and I think he has done an excellent job. In my opinion, looks are the most important selling point of any car, and this certainly sold this car to me! The Maserati-style nose is what makes this car; the front light clusters are just beautiful, and the grille has become a real trade-mark for Fiat.

The interior could be improved upon, by using some higher quality materials, but after completing my review on the Fiat Punto Evo yesterday, I can see that Fiat have rectified this - but maybe a little on the late side. However, I still think the interior of the Punto is an excellent place to be. Unlike many of its rivals, it isn't just an environment filled with dull black plastics, but an area that compiles different colours and materials to make the interior a more visually appealing place.

Another feature of the car that I love is the Panoramic Roof. During the summer this is great thing to have. Opening the front half of the roof is simple, and makes countryside drives through the sunshine that little bit better; with the wind rustling through your hair as you drive. The kids will also love it, as they can look through the roof windows and see all the trees and buildings when driving around.

Overall, Luigi is doing himself proud. It's a great car to drive, and attracts many looks from passers-by because of its beauty and sheer brightness of the red! The Punto Evo is even better though!