New Look: Updated Holden Barina Revealed!

[JoeT]

Barina Hatch Gets A Stylish Makeover

GM Holden
20 August 2008
www.holden.com.au

Refreshing new look inside and out for 3-door & 5-door hatch.

GM Holden continues its competitive push into the value end of the light car market with a fresh new look and feel for the Barina 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks, plus the addition of side impact airbags across the range.

Starting from $14,490*, the upgraded Holden Barina hatchbacks represent exceptional value for money, boasting a 1.6 litre powertrain and refreshed exterior and interior styling.

Most notably, the Barina 3-door and 5-door hatchbacks have been given a more dynamic body design, highlighted by a strong Euro-styled front fascia and rear end treatments.

Inside, the interior is significantly upgraded and features an updated instrument panel, console and new fabric trim.

From a safety perspective, all Barina models including the the 4-door Barina sedan receive driver, front passenger and side impact airbags as standard.

GM Holden Director of Marketing, Philip Brook said the latest Barina range offered customers choice, style and function at a great value price.

“With three body styles, striking exterior and interior design improvements, Barina will appeal to a broad range of customer groups. Add side impact airbags and the package becomes even more attractive,” Brook said.

“Barina represents great value for money in a growing segment of the market that appreciates fuel economy and the convenience of a small vehicle.”

Barina 3-door and 5-door hatchback’s updated design is reflected in the strong signature radiator grille flanked by large curved and jewelled headlamps.

Dynamic detailing includes sporty contours which flow from the bonnet to the A-pillar with prominent shoulder lines, rear roof spoiler and a rear bumper fascia surmounted by clear round tail lamps.

The Barina hatch models also get a cleverly packaged interior characterised by the new instrument panel which features a matt chrome-trimmed four-circle instrument cluster.

Air vents on the new centre console repeat the circular theme and the fully integrated audio unit is MP3 compatible. Heating and air-conditioning controls are large and user-friendly.

The Barina range improves occupant safety with the inclusion of side impact airbags for driver and front passenger, which extend upwards to provide head as well as thorax protection and complement the driver and front passenger airbags already standard.

Barina is powered by a 1.6 litre DOHC multi-point fuel injected engine that produces 76kW of peak power at 5800rpm and develops peak torque of 145Nm at 3600rpm#.

The 16-valve 1.6 litre powerplant returns 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres (manual transmission) and 7.6 litres/100 kilometres (automatic).

Ventilated front disc brakes are standard and alloy wheels and four-channel ABS braking system are available in an option pack.

Colour selection

On sale now, Barina offers a choice of eight exterior colours, five of them new to the range:
Arctic White
Chilli Red
Fayence Uni (metallic) - NEW (3 & 5 door hatchback only)
Impression Blue (metallic) - NEW
Urban Grey (metallic) -NEW
Mercury Silver (metallic)
Horizon Blue (metallic)
Carbon Flash Black (metallic) - NEW
Flame Red (metallic) – NEW (sedan only)
Metallic paint is a $300 option.

Holden Barina recommended retail pricing*

3-Door Hatch starting from $14,490
4–Door Sedan starting from $15,990
5-Door Hatch starting from $15,990
Optional ABS and alloy wheels (4) pack $1,190

*Recommended Retail Price – excludes dealer delivery and Government charges.
#Power and torque figures as per ECE regulations

Updated Holden Barina Spied! (June 2008)

[Co27sskid]

I think I like this better the the Chevy makeover.... The Aveo

[MOGI]

Kill pontiac and replace it with Holden...somewhat cheap and easy facelift for one brand...

[paul8488]

I actually quite like the red 3-door coupe! That front end is much tidier than the Chevrolet version. As the new engines are a little more economical and it now looks a little more respectable the Barina might be able to find a few more fans.

[Maetrix66]

I think that 3 door coupe might share a platform with the Chevy Beat.

But, apparently they can't pass crash standards here in the us.

[nadepalma]

Originally Posted by Co27sskid

I think I like this better the the Chevy makeover.... The Aveo

You mean the Aveo5 right? Yeah, I agree. But the look is almost directly taken from the Daewoo Gentra X - and is similar to the Pontiac Wave hatch in Canada.

[CamaroCrazy]

That front looks so much better than the Chevy Aveo5 version. Its that gaping grille that kills it.

I don't understand why they can make this the Pontiac G3 and take the face of the current Aveo sedan and just duplicate it on the Aveo5 like the last generation? Again, wouldn't that make more SENSE????

[FierySolstice]

Say hello to the G3.........

[asylum]

it does look much nicer, pity its still the same underneath

we've got an 06 model and its ok, but nothing exciting. this interior would make a huge difference and the front end does look much more modern...

although, where's the fog lights? we got ripped on those on the old model, still not available on the new one? (they were on the Kalos before it got replaced)



edit: i want that grille, if anyone can find one, PM me

[rsbaker]

Originally Posted by Co27sskid

I think I like this better the the Chevy makeover.... The Aveo

I agree! The Grill on the Chevy is way to big and out of proportion with the small car's body. i just jooks wierd! I never understood why they just didn't make the 5-door Aveo look like the 4-door Aveo. I see Holden got the 3-Door version as well. I don't see why GM didn't bring those to the US also. They are a bit sportier looking than the 5-door.

[2648562]

Why couldn't the Aveo look half that nice?

[Evo69]

This car looks a thousand times better than the fugly Aveo5.

[gopedxr7]

Originally Posted by MOGI

Kill pontiac and replace it with Holden...somewhat cheap and easy facelift for one brand...

not a bad idea

i like the 2 door saw them in europe this summer

[genjy]

laff

[ZHDesign57]

I wish they would make a 3-door here. (other than the Astra.)

Aveo 3-door or a Beat would be great...