13 November 2013
BARINA RS HEATS UP HOLDEN’S SMALL CAR RANGE
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New RS adds 1.4l iTi petrol engine to Barina powertrain line up
Features best-in-class technology including app-enabled Holden MyLink system
Model Year 2014 Barina CD and CDX prices rolled back
The Holden Barina range has a new hero with the addition of the RS sports hatch model, on sale
this week.
Featuring the same 1.4 litre iTi petrol engine as the locally made Holden Cruze, Holden Barina RS
comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission with sports-oriented gear ratios or an
optional six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select, recording power output of 103kW
and 200Nm of torque and fuel economy of just 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres.
Holden Barina RS features unique styling including sports front and rear fascias, fog lamps and
new 17-inch alloy wheels. A new exterior paint body colour for Barina, Orange Rock, is offered
exclusively on the RS and the sports styling extends to the cabin with heated leather appointed
front seats with RS branding, leather gear shifter, sports pedals and RS branded floor mats.
A piano black finish adds to the premium feel of the interior, which also features a seven-inch
colour touchscreen to house Holden’s new MyLink infotainment system, which debuted in the
Barina CDX.
Holden Barina CDX and RS are the only cars in the light car segment to offer a seven-inch colour
touchscreen that allows the driver to connect a compatible smartphone or device to access
embedded apps including Pandora®, Stitcher®, TuneIn Radio and low cost navigation app,
BringGo.
Holden is the first car company in Australia to offer embedded smartphone apps in cars, having
introduced MyLink to approximately 70 per cent of all new Holden vehicles over the past 12
months.
Holden General Manager – Marketing Communications, Teresa Basile said that with its
combination of edgy styling, in-car technology and engaging driving experience, RS would
continue to extend Barina’s appeal to a broader audience.
“Holden Barina has been a popular choice for light car buyers for over 28 years. The addition of the
RS model will further extend the appeal of Barina to buyers looking for better driving performance
from a light car. It represents great value at this competitive end of the market.”
As part of a global program, Holden engineers were heavily involved in the development of Barina
RS in conjunction with engineering counterparts in the US and Korea.
A unique electric power steering calibration, tailored specifically for Australian driving tastes was
developed at Holden’s proving ground in Lang Lang, Victoria. It has a quick ratio, ensuring a more
reactive and sportier drive.
The dynamic performance of Barina RS is further enhanced with ride height reduced by 10mm and
additional body bracing which delivers a stiffer body structure.
Performance-tuned dampers with increased spring rates and stiffer shock absorbers make for the
most agile and nimble-handling Barina yet.
To reflect the addition of the RS model, Holden has rolled back pricing on the remainder of the
Model Year 2014 Barina range, effective 1 December.
Holden Barina RS highlights:
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17 inch alloy wheels (4)
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Front foglamps
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Reverse parking sensors
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Electric power steering
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Premium sports interior including leather appointed RS branded seats
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Sports pedals
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RS branded floor mats
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Leather steering wheel & transmission shifter
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Heated front seats
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RS badge
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Trip computer
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Storage tray under front passenger seat
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Sunglass holder
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Chrome exterior accents
The Barina exterior colour palette features eight choices:
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Summit White
Velvet Red
Satin Steel Grey (prestige)
Nitrate Silver (prestige – not available on RS)
Boracay Blue (prestige)
Snowflake White Pearl (prestige)
Carbon Flash Black (prestige)
*Orange Rock (prestige)
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