2004 Holden Barina SXI review from Australia and New Zealand
"Small car with a big car feel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong with the car, the vehicle feels the same as the first day we picked it up, the transmission has worn in nicely.
General comments?
Once seated inside the Barina, it feels a lot larger then it is, it has the weight behind it, to make it feel like a larger vehicle, it feels safe and secure, wet or dry, all the controls are to hand, though the indicator could have been positioned on the right hand side, as most Australian vehicles are.
The 1.4lt motor has in my opinion enough power for the average person, it holds 110kmh easily, 5.8lt per 100kms, economy and great handling, even with 3 people on board.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2004 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8100 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Alto |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2004 |