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    Holden Barina 2012

    2012 Holden Barina Reviews

    Holden Barina 2012 Reviews

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    Used Holden Barina review: 2005-2016

    Used Holden Barina review: 2005-2016

    1 Aug 2017 by Ewan Kennedy
    The Holden Barina is a small car that's generally tough in its build and put together to a good standard. It has a good reputation for being simple to drive and park and long lasting if driven and... Read more
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    Used Holden Barina review: 2011-2014

    Used Holden Barina review: 2011-2014

    1 Apr 2016 by Graham Smith
    Holden did much to improve the fitness of the Barina but some horror stories persist. New Holden had a lot of ground to make up when it launched the TM Barina in 2011 — the previous model had been... Read more
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    Used Holden Barina review: 1989-2012

    Used Holden Barina review: 1989-2012

    1 Mar 2013 by Ewan Kennedy
    Holden Barinas come from a variety of backgrounds. From 1989 until April 1994, Barina was a Japanese Suzuki Swift with a different name, though it sold in fewer variants than did the Swift. From... Read more
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    Holden Barina CDX and Spark CD 2012 Review

    Holden Barina CDX and Spark CD 2012 Review

    3 Dec 2012 by Derek Ogden
    Holden is using one of its cheaper cars to debut innovative communication systems that will put the world at its owner’s fingertips. The MY13 Barina CDX will gain the Holden MyLink infotainment... Read more
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    Holden Barina sedan 2012 review

    Holden Barina sedan 2012 review

    26 Jun 2012 by Peter Barnwell
    Buying a new Holden Barina sedan is simple. You get hold of your $16,490, then you pick the colour and choose between manual or optional six-speed auto for two grand more.That's how to buy a car - no... Read more
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    Holden Barina hatch 2012 review

    Holden Barina hatch 2012 review

    8 Apr 2012 by Ewan Kennedy
    Over almost three decades since its introduction as a Holden-badged Suzuki, the Holden Barina has grown into a sporty small car, with impressive looks similar to both its cheap and cheeky Spark and... Read more
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    Holden Barina 1.6L hatch 2012 review

    Holden Barina 1.6L hatch 2012 review

    3 Apr 2012 by Neil Dowling
     PriceRoomSafety Noisy engineCheap instrumentsUneven folding seatsLife throws some shockers at you when you least expect. I came home from overseas a while back and Australia had a woman prime... Read more
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    Holden Barina 2012 review

    Holden Barina 2012 review

    26 Sep 2011 by Chris Riley
    It's a better looking car that's for sure. But it will be buyers who decide whether Holden's new Barina cuts the mustard in this increasingly important section of the market. Although sourced from... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $8,997
    Based on 187 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
    Lowest Price
    $3,990
    Highest Price
    $13,999
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    Classic 1.6L, ULP, 4 SP AUTO $4,840 – 7,150 2012 Holden Barina 2012 Classic Pricing and Specs
    Classic 1.6L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $3,960 – 5,830 2012 Holden Barina 2012 Classic Pricing and Specs
    (base) 1.6L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $4,950 – 7,260 2012 Holden Barina 2012 (base) Pricing and Specs
    CDX 1.6L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $5,170 – 7,590 2012 Holden Barina 2012 CDX Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    Holden Barina News

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    A cheap electric hatch? What we know so far about the 2024 Suzuki Swift

    4 Feb 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis
    Best-selling models in China, India, Brazil, the UK and more revealed - and how some of them are related to the Holden Barina

    Best-selling models in China, India, Brazil, the UK and more revealed - and how some of them are related to the Holden Barina

    12 Feb 2022 by Tim Nicholson
    Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz aren't the first utes rejected for Australia: the 'Frankenstein' Ford Laser, Holden Gemini, Mazda Rotary, Subaru Outback and other car-based pick-ups we never saw

    Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz aren't the first utes rejected for Australia: the 'Frankenstein' Ford Laser, Holden Gemini, Mazda Rotary, Subaru Outback and other car-based pick-ups we never saw

    24 Sep 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis

    Rare Holden heritage vehicles up for auction: First-ever VF Commodore on the block

    7 Nov 2019 by Spencer Leech

    Where does Holden go from here?

    1 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

    Toyota will be the best seller of 2016 - but which one?

    5 Dec 2016 by Tim Robson

    Holden Barina FAQs

    No car is perfect, so we've gathered everything relating to the Holden Barina reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Holden Barina 2012 Towing Capacity

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