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The light car segment is more competitive than it's ever been in Australia, and buyers get more value for money than they ever have. The Barina has its work cut out.Read the full review
| LIST PRICE | Fr $20,390 |
| CARADVICE RATING | 6.5 |
| FUEL ECONOMY | 6.6/100km |
| SEAT | 5 |
The light car segment is more competitive than it's ever been in Australia, and buyers get more value for money than they ever have. The Barina has its work cut out.
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