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Just like we reported in September, Holden received the hot version of the Chevy Sonic. The Barina RS is basically the same car, now on sale in Australia from $20,990.
This is actually just one addition to the Barina range for 2014, with different models receiving price cuts or extra kit.
The hot Barina packs GM's 1.4-liter turbo engine rated at 103 kW (140 PS) and 200 Nm of torque. With the standard manual gearbox, the Barina RS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. Combined fuel economy is 6.5 l/100km, showing the benefits of a turbo engine. For $23,190, the Barina RS gains an automatic gearbox, for ease of use.
The cool thing about the Barina RS is that even though it has leather seat and a touchscreen infotainment system, it's actually cheaper than the Suzuki Swift Sport, which has a less impressive 1.6-liter NA engine.
The hot Barina packs GM's 1.4-liter turbo engine rated at 103 kW (140 PS) and 200 Nm of torque. With the standard manual gearbox, the Barina RS goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds. Combined fuel economy is 6.5 l/100km, showing the benefits of a turbo engine. For $23,190, the Barina RS gains an automatic gearbox, for ease of use.
The cool thing about the Barina RS is that even though it has leather seat and a touchscreen infotainment system, it's actually cheaper than the Suzuki Swift Sport, which has a less impressive 1.6-liter NA engine.
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