What's on this page
Holden Barina 2012
The 2012 Holden Barina carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Holden Barina 2012 Reviews
Used Holden Barina review: 2005-2016
Used Holden Barina review: 2011-2014
Used Holden Barina review: 1989-2012
Holden Barina CDX and Spark CD 2012 Review
Holden Barina sedan 2012 review
Holden Barina hatch 2012 review
Holden Barina 2012 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Barina here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
-
2008 Holden Barina dropping out of gear
A manual car that jumps out of gear is usually a case of a worn gearbox. As the internals and gear selectors wear over time, they become loose, allowing the vehicle to jump into neutral.
The first check would be to see that the external linkage to the gearbox (a cable in the Barina’s case) is correctly adjusted and not about to fall apart. If that’s the case, you might find that the selector is not fully engaging each gear, and that’s why it’s jumping out of that gear. But beyond that, the problem is likely to be caused by wear inside the mechanical bits of the transmission.
Show more -
Why can I smell coolant burning when my 2015 Holden Barina gets hot?
First things first: If you can smell coolant when the engine is warmed up (or any other time) then you have a leak somewhere. Coolant leaks can be hard to spot as they are not always large and are often located in weird, hard to see places. But if you can smell it, it’s escaping the cooling system somewhere and you need to locate it and fix it.
If you have a slow leak, it’s possible you could drive for weeks without the car overheating, but eventually the engine will start to notice the low coolant level and run hotter as a result. Get it fixed now before you damage the engine. You should be fine to use a bit of tap-water (which will dilute the coolant in the rest of the system) until the leak is found, but don’t leave tap-water (or an incorrect or diluted mixture of water and coolant) in the radiator for the long term.
As for the brakes, the problem does, indeed, sound like warped rotors. Sometimes these can be machined back to true, but often they need to be replaced. Either way, replacing the brake pads at the same time is best practice. Worn pads on new rotors can make those nice, new rotors wear faster than they should.
Show more -
I'm having rev problems with my 2006 Holden Barina
First thoughts are that the stepper-motor (which controls the idle speed) is faulty. That would explain both the high idle at low engine temps and the stalling and stumbling as you roll to a stop. This component is really just a small electric motor and shouldn't be too expensive to replace.
But have the car scanned first to make sure there are no other obvious causes for this behaviour. A faulty engine temperature sensor or some other small component could also produce these symptoms.
Show more -
Temperature warning light and buzzer coming on in 2016 Holden Barina RS
The first thing to determine is whether the engine is actually getting hot. You need to find a mechanic who can tell the difference between a genuinely hot engine and one that is crying wolf. Most times, this will involve letting the engine idle until the warning light comes on and then checking the actual temperature of the coolant. This is usually done via a trusted thermometer (infra-red thermometers are great for this) checking the temperature of the coolant in the radiator's top tank.
If the engine really is hot, then you're looking for a mechanical problem. But if the temperature is within a normal range, then you need to start looking for a dud temperature sensor, faulty gauge/light or a problem with the car's wiring. This can be a lot harder to find than you might think, but driving around with a temperature warning flashing is no good either.
Show more
Holden Barina 2012 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Holden Barina Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
(base) | Hatchback | 1.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $4,840 | $7,040 | |
(base) | Hatchback | 1.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $3,850 | $5,720 | |
CD | Hatchback | 1.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $4,840 | $7,040 | |
CD | Hatchback | 1.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $4,290 | $6,270 | |
(base) | Sedan | 1.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $4,950 | $7,260 | |
(base) | Sedan | 1.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $3,850 | $5,610 | |
CD | Sedan | 1.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $4,510 | $6,600 | |
CD | Sedan | 1.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $4,070 | $5,940 |
Holden Barina 2012 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2012 Holden Barina is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Holden Barina currently offers fuel consumption from 6.3 to 7.6L/100km. The Holden Barina is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
Holden Barina Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
---|---|---|---|---|
base | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 6.8L/100km | |
base | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.3L/100km | |
base | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 6.8L/100km | |
base | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 7.3L/100km |
Holden Barina 2012 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2012 Holden Barina are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1735mm x 1517mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Holden Barina Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
base | Hatchback | 1517x1735x4039 mm | 149 mm | |
CD | Hatchback | 1517x1735x4039 mm | 149 mm | |
Classic | Hatchback | 1495x1670x3880 mm | 150 mm | |
CDX | Hatchback | 1517x1735x4039 mm | 149 mm | |
Classic | Sedan | 1505x1710x4310 mm | 181 mm | |
base | Sedan | 1517x1735x4399 mm | 149 mm | |
CD | Sedan | 1517x1735x4399 mm | 149 mm | |
CDX | Sedan | 1517x1735x4399 mm | 149 mm |
Holden Barina 2012 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2012 Holden Barina will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Holden Barina vary from 15x6 inches to 17x6.5 inches.
Holden Barina Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
base | Hatchback | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
CD | Hatchback | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
Classic | Hatchback | 185x55 R15 | 15x6 inches | 185x55 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
CDX | Hatchback | 205x50 R17 | 17x6.5 inches | 205x50 R17 | 17x6.5 inches | |
Classic | Sedan | 185x55 R15 | 15x6 inches | 185x55 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
base | Sedan | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
CD | Sedan | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | 195x65 R15 | 15x6 inches | |
CDX | Sedan | 205x50 R17 | 17x6.5 inches | 205x50 R17 | 17x6.5 inches |
Holden Barina 2012 Towing capacity
The Holden Barina has maximum towing capacity of 1100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Holden Barina Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
---|---|---|---|---|
base | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
CD | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
Classic | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
CD | Hatchback | 1.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 1100kg | |
Classic | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
base | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
CD | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1100kg | |
Classic | Sedan | 1.6L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1100kg |