Holden Barina XC IV (facelift 2003) 1.8 i 16V ECOTEC (125 Hp)

Holden Barina:

The Holden Barina is a subcompact automobile sold between 1985 and 2018 by Holden in Oceania. Each of the six generations have been badge-engineered versions of various General Motors vehicles, namely Suzuki Cultus, Opel Corsa, and Daewoo Kalos. Barina is an Australian aboriginal word meaning "summit".
The first generation MB Barina was launched on 12 February 1985 as a badge-engineered Suzuki Cultus as a five-door hatchback. In the first year of production a "Roadrunner Pack" special model was offered complete with decals showing the Warner Bros. cartoon character. A high-profile marketing campaign featured the slogan Beep beep Barina, a catchphrase that remains in the consciousness of many Australians in the present. The facelifted ML series was released in September 1986, this included a coil sprung rear end replacing the leaf springs of the MB, a revised dashboard, headlights, tailgate and lights, and front grille....(Read more on Wikipedia)

XC IV (facelift 2003) Overview:

Holden Barina (XC IV (facelift 2003)). A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Community Verdict

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Allowed: 6% Neutral: 38% Issues: 56%

2 / 5

Based on AI analysis of 16 discussions

Read What Owners Say

👎 NEGATIVE

My mother had an 1986 version. I learnt how to drive in it. It broke down 4 months after I started driving it. My parents blamed me. Dude. The cars 20 years old and they blamed me. It would overheat up hill and randomly switch off at high speeds. I would be gilding down the freeway into the emergency lane.

👎 NEGATIVE

Man younger generations got robbed. I grew up in an era where the only Holden you brought was the commodore cause everything else was a GM piece of crap!

😐 NEUTRAL

So reliable that the road is just filled with them.

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The legendary Holyota Campollo.

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Not the Camry in Holden clothing! 🤣

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My first car and 2 of my best mates first car all at the same time lol

👎 NEGATIVE

Anything “Holden” not manufactured in Oz is generally a no go

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Be careful it doesn't have the 1.4l turbo engine. If it does, run. Turbo failures, oil cooler failures, coolant leaks, water housing failures.... seen plenty of those things dead and dying.

😐 NEUTRAL

Pretty much a Suzuki swift, same same

👎 NEGATIVE

Do you still get spares and service for Holden. I would just go a Suzuki to be very honest

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Efficiency-focused engine (125 hp), ideal for city commuting.

Cons:

• Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(XC IV: 2001 - 2003).

General:
Brand:	Holden
Model:	Barina
Generation:	XC IV (facelift 2003)
Modification (Engine):	1.8 i 16V ECOTEC (125 Hp)
Start of production:	2003
End of production:	2005
Powertrain Architecture:	Internal Combustion engine
Body type:	Hatchback
Seats:	5
Doors:	3

Engine:
Power:	125 Hp
Engine aspiration:	Naturally aspirated engine

Performance:
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)

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Holden

Holden, formerly known as General Motors-Holden, was an Australian subsidiary company of General Motors. Founded in Adelaide, it was an automobile manufacturer, importer, and exporter that sold cars under its own marque in Australia....Continue reading