It was time to face up to the fact that the Holden Barina has not been a light hatch hit, but now for 2017 the five-door-only model range has been grafted a fresh face. Particularly in this flagship LT trim, the latest version of the South Korean-built
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.
The Barina is both chic and safe, thanks to Holden's continental connections. Its mostly women buyers, says Bill McKinnon, will have plenty of fun for less than $20,000.
It's been another week of idiots on the road, but there is one common thread with the two biggest losers: they were both busted at warp speed in humdrum hatchbacks.