Update: Holden Barina Spark Review
Holden has launched the all new Barina Spark light car at the Sydney Motor Show. Sitting underneath the current Holden Barina, the Spark will make use of a 1.2-litre petrol engine with 59kW and 107Nm of torque. It manages a combined fuel economy figure of 5.6-litres per 100km.
The Spark is only available as a five-door hatch but promises to do wonders for Holden in the rapidly growing light-category. Prices start at just $12,490 for the base model and top out at $13,990 for the CDX. The Holden Barina Spark will go head to head with the Nissan Micra and Suzuki Alto.
“This is a very style-conscious market and what we have here is a really fresh and energetic design that breaks the ‘cute car’ mould. There’s nothing look-alike about Barina Spark, which underlines its appeal as a city car with attitude. The safety story is aa big plus, given that Barina Spark is one of the only cars in its class with electronic stability conntrol and six airbags as standard fitmment.” Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, John Elsworth said.
2011 Holden Barina Spark CD features:
1.2-litre in-line DOHC 4-cylinder 16-valve engine: (59kW@6400rpm; 107Nm@4800rpm)
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 14-inch alloy wheels
- Sports body kit ,
- front fog lamps,
- rear spoiler Body coloured,
- heated, power adjustable exterior mirrors
- Dual front, side and curtain airbags, front seatbelt pre-tensioners, breakaway pedals
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air conditioning
Power steering - Front power windows
- Four-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats
- Vanity mirror on driver and front passenger sun visors with cover
- Four-speaker AM/FM audio system, with CD player, iPod/iPhone® AUX input and a USB input for MP3 players
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Motorcycle-inspired Instrument cluster Trip computer- includes distance to empty, outside temperature
- Centre console with front and rear cup holders, small item storage bin
- Front door pockets with integrated bottle storage; front passenger seat side pocket
- Front passenger seatback pocket;
- Sunglasses holder 60/40 spilt folding rear seat;
- 170L cargo volume rear seat up;
- 580L seat folded Headlamps on warning buzzer
- Remote keyless entry operates doors and rear tailgate; remote central locking
- Security immobiliser
- Dimensions – Length 3595mm; Width 1597mm; Height 1522mm; Wheelbase 2375mm
Additional feature highlights – Barina Spark CDX
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Larger rear body coloured spoiler
- Front and rear power windows
- Sportec perforated seat trim
- Sportec wrap multifunction steering wheel
- Under seat storage tray
Exterior colour selection
Olympic White; Chilli Red; Carbon Flash Black*; Nitrate Silver*; Cocktail Green; Luscious Kiss Pink*; Moroccan Blue*
