DESPITE looking very similar to its predecessor, the new Barina has an all-new body structure that Holden claims has a 33 per cent increase in torsional rigidity and improved energy absorption properties. High-strength steel side rails aim to assist in side-impact collisions, while a new chassis subframe serves as an additional collision load path. The seatbelts now have belt-force limiters, which instantly act to reduce loads (or pressure) on the upper body, in addition to pyrotechnic pretensioners and sash height adjustment. Dual airbags are standard on both the three-door and five-door models, however anti-lock brakes are unavailable. The rear seats do not have head restraints and the centre-rear position has a lap belt only.