Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Barina Spark - rangeHolden modelsResearch Holden OverviewMore power, auto and a host of minor improvements recharge Holden’s Barina Spark30 Nov 2012 HOLDEN is finally getting serious with its baby Barina Spark by introducing an automatic option, two long years after the manual-only original appeared. And, in a nutshell, it is the obvious choice as well, despite having only four forward speeds, since the self-shifter brings improved performance and driveability compared to the rather unpleasant manual version. But would we still rather have the manual-only Volkswagen Up? Model release date: 1 January 2013 to 1 February 2016 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelHOLDEN always knew the Barina Spark – its first true sub-B segment seller in Australia – would struggle without automatic transmission availability, but the 6000 or so Series 1 sales is not too bad considering. Underneath the contemporary and youthful styling is a variation of the old 2002 Daewoo Kalos/2005-2011 TK Barina front-drive architecture, while the 59kW/107Nm 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is no spring chicken either. Two five-speed manual models were offered – CD and CDX, both with five doors. Get the full story: Barina Spark's price, spec, handling and safety add up well but Micra has it licked |
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