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Are Holden Barinas 2012 good cars?

Are Holden Barinas 2012 good cars?

2012 Holden Barina TK Really great economy. Great handling and responsiveness. I always feel safe in this car as it’s more roomy than a lot of other cars in it’s class.

Are Holden Barinas any good?

Simple, stylish, economical and very reliable. With 120,000km my 2012 TM Holden Barina hatch has never missed a beat. Parts are super cheap and the engine is very fuel efficient. A great zippy vehicle for around town trips yet roomy enough for weekend getaways with luggage.

How much fuel does a Holden Barina take?

Holden Barina Fuel Consumption The Holden Barina is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 6.8L/100km for Hatchback /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Does Holden Barina 2012 have Bluetooth?

You get air and alloys, along with Bluetooth and a USB input that is iPod compatible, steering wheel phone and audio controls and cruise control.

What problems do Holden Barinas have?

Holden TM Barina: vibration, rattles and clunks due to engine mounts

  • Fluid leaking from the engine mount;
  • Vibrations and rattles from the engine compartment;
  • A ‘clunk’ noise and shock through the drivetrain when drive or reverse is engaged; and,
  • Clunking noises when accelerating and driving over bumps.

How much horsepower does a Holden Barina have?

116 HP
HOLDEN Barina Sedan 1.6L 6AT (116 HP)

Where are Holden Barinas made?

Holden Barina
Manufacturer Suzuki (1985–1994) Opel (1994–2005) GM Daewoo (2005–2011) General Motors (2012–2018)
Production 1985–2018
Assembly Hamamatsu, Japan Trentham, New Zealand (GMNZ) Zaragoza, Spain Bupyeong, South Korea
Body and chassis

Does a 2013 Holden Barina have a timing belt?

The engine also gets a low maintenance toothed timing belt, with change intervals every 10 years or 160,000km, whichever happens first.

Does a 2012 Holden Barina have a timing belt?

Are Holdens good?

Poor reliability and atrocious support are well documented – and declining popularity poses the risk of extreme depreciation in three to five years if you make the mistake of buying a Holden today. Here’s how, when and why they went wrong.

Is the Holden Barina TM a good car?

Secondly, the horn is a bit timid to say the least, and finally the rear windscreen has no wiper, so it is easily obscured in heavy rain. Other than those issues, this is a great car.

How many airbags does the Holden Barina have?

Barina also scores a full five stars for safety, with six airbags, stablity control and anti-lock brakes standard with brake assist and brake force distribution. In the United States however the same car gets 10 airbags. We were able to drive both the auto and a manual at the launch.

When did the Holden Barina Rs come out?

Holden Barina RS. Released in November 2013, the Barina RS hatchback was powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

Is the Holden Barina sold as a Aveo?

The new Barina is also sold in other countries as a Chevrolet Aveo. Holden is hoping the new, aggressive face will appeal to both male and female buyers. It is quite large for a small hatch, with a generous boot that hides a no cost option full-size spare.