NEWOther Holden Barina Repair Manuals click hereOther Holden Car Repair Manuals click hereHolden Barina & Combo (Petrol & Diesel) 2001 - 2010 Gregorys Owners Service & Repair Manual covers models: * XC Series Barina 2001 - 2005 Petrol Engines Covered: Diesel Engine Covered: Contents: NOTE: Only maintenance, adjustment, minor repair procedures plus removal and installation are described for the transmissions.
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The fourth-generation XC Barina was released in April 2001, based on the Opel Corsa C. It was available in Barina 3 Door and Barina 5 Door models with a 1.4 litre 16-valve engine. In September of that year an SRi model with a new 1.8 litre engine joined the line-up. The Barina was awarded the Wheels Car of the Year award for 2001.
XC Barina interior
In 2003 a decision by Peter Hanenberger (then Holden's managing director) led to the importation of higher-spec SXi three-door and the CD five-door models, to boost sales. The SRi remained unchanged. These newer models did not provide a boost to sales in the face of increasing pricing competition in the market. In 2004, the 1.4 litre models were downgraded, reverting back to their original Barina 3 Door and Barina 5 Door model names.
In the 2008 Used Car Safety Ratings the XC Barina was rated as providing an "better than average" level of occupant protection in the event of an accident, with ANCAP rating the model four out of five stars.