Holden Barina 2011-2016 used car review

For its price, the Holden Barina offers a lot of features and is reasonable to drive.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3.5 out of 5 Drive , 3.5 out of 5 Safety , 5 out of 5 Value , 4 out of 5 Interior , 2 out of 5

Overall score , 3.6 out of 5

The good
  • Spacious for a small car
  • High specifications for the price
  • Five-star safety rating
The not-so-good
  • Subject to recalls and quality issues
  • Plasticky and scratch-prone interior

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2013 Holden Barina hatch CDX

Price

$9,000 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol, 85kW/155Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size spare (optional)

Fuel economy

6.4-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4039mm

Width

1735mm

Height

1516mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1100kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.1m

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