Segment: Compact
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
GM built the Holden Barina sedan for the Australian market as a rebadged version of the European Chevrolet Aveo/Kalos sedan.
Daewoo developed the car before General Motors took it. It was just one of the projects that could have helped the Korean carmaker dodging the bankruptcy bullet, but it came too late. On the bright side, the American company found a way to use those projects in various countries, under different badges such as the Holden Barina, available in three styles: three and five doors hatchbacks or a four-door sedan.
Italdesign signed the car's look, and GM rushed to apply a "Design by Giugiaro" on the sides of the bodywork. With its big, angular headlights, the Barina tried to look more convincing, at least from the front. The raked-forward rear windscreen connected the greenhouse with the trunk area. At the same time, at the back, a set of triangular corner-mounted taillights with a clear horizontal lens for the reversing lights completed the car's image. It was an econobox, all right, but at least it looked decent.
Inside, the Barrina offered enough room for the front occupants, with regular seats and a few adjustments. It was cramped with virtually no legroom in the back, especially if the front occupants pushed their seats to the back. The simple dashboard design with four dials in a binocular styled instrument cluster offered enough information for the driver. A four-spoke steering wheel with three buttons for the audio system was on the options list.
Under the hood, GM offered the small-segment vehicle with three engine choices paired with a five-speed manual. Its main weakness was the result at the Asian NCAP crash-test, where the Barina managed just two stars.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT FWD (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1150 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 5400 RPM 73 HP @ 5400 RPM 71 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 104 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2198.4 lbs (997 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285.5 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 152 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1399 cm3 |
Power: | 70 KW @ 6200 RPM 95 HP @ 6200 RPM 94 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 130 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109.4 mph (176 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2319.7 lbs (1052 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2319.7 lbs (1052 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 103 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 145 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P185/60R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 169.7 in (4310 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14 cuFT (396 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414.5 lbs (1095 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |