2001-2005 Holden Barina review
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 a GSi 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.
In 2003 a decision by Peter Hanenberger's (Holden's then 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.In 2004 the 1.4 litre models were downgraded, reverting back to their original Barina 3 Door and Barina 5 Door model names.