Structural improvements and the addition of side-impact airbags as standard across the updated 2009 Barina hatchback range, introduced in August, are paying dividends for Holden. The recent announcement that the Daewoo based small-car has achieved a commendable four-star ANCAP crash rating is the result of Holden’s efforts to improve the safety credentials for its smallest [...]

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Holden has released pricing and specification details for its 2009 Barina. The facelift appears to be reasonably extensive, with all 3 models - the 3-door and 5-door hatch along with the sedan - receiving the ‘upgrade’ treatment.

Extensive revisions to the front end include new headlights, grille and sheetmetal work, giving the range a more spirited but still obviously Korean appearance (although Holden refers to it [...]

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