Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Barina - SRi 3-dr hatchHolden modelsOverviewThe sporty Barina SRI featured a reworked version of the Astra's 1.8-litre engine26 Dec 2001 EVER since the Barina GSi was discontinued late in 1998, and particularly since the new generation arrived in 2001, Holden has delivered compact hatches of great moral rectitude. But as virtuous as Barina has become, the SRi version takes a different path, attacking people's weakness for sinister sports-minded hatches and tempting with strong performance, sharp handling, head-turning looks and a comprehensive set of features for a down-to-earth price. Model release date: 1 September 2001 to 1 December 2003 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 modelLAUNCHED in April 1994 as part of the SB Barina range, the GSi seemed to have all the makings of a success. A 1.6-litre engine which produced 78kW and 148Nm, five-speed manual gearbox, body coloured bumpers and mirrors, anti-lock brakes, foglights, sports seats and a rear spooler. But the driving experience never matched the sum of its parts, and it proved neither a commercial or critical success. |
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