page_title: Holden Barina
section_title: Third generation (SB; 1994–2000)
hierarchical_section_title: Holden Barina / Third generation (SB; 1994–2000)
caption_attribution_description: Surprisingly, Barina's of this shape and generation are still common on our roads, but the sporty GSi certainly is not, so I was happy to be able to find this one and get a shot of it.
context_page_description: The Holden Barina is a subcompact automobile sold between 1985 and 2018 by Holden in Australasia. Each of the six generations have been badge-engineered versions of various General Motors vehicles, namely Suzuki Cultus, Opel Corsa, and Daewoo Kalos. Barina is an Australian aboriginal word meaning "summit".
context_section_description: The third generation SB Barina was based on the Opel Corsa B and imported from Spain. It was released in April 1994 and was offered as a three- or five-door hatchback. Engine choices were a 1.2 and 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine. A 1.6-litre engine was also offered for the sporty range topping GSi. The third generation Barina was available in the following models:
  Pre-facelift
  1.2-litre C12NZ – City 3-door (1994–1997)
  1.4-litre C14NZ – City 3-door (1996–1997)
  1.4-litre C14NZ – Joy 3-door (1994–1995)
  1.4-litre C14NZ – Swing 5-door (1994–1997)
  1.4-litre C14NZ – Grand Prix 5-door (1996–1997) – special edition
  1.6-litre C16XE – GSi 3-door (1994–1995)
  1.6-litre X16XE – GSi 3-door (early 1995–1997)
  Post-facelift
  1.4-litre C14SE – City 3-door (1997–2000)
  1.4-litre C14SE – Olympic City 3-door (1999–2000) – special edition
  1.4-litre C14SE – Swing 5-door (1997–2000)
  1.4-litre C14SE – Olympic Swing 5-door (1999–2000) – special edition
  1.4-litre C14SE – Lambada 5-door (1997) – special edition
  1.4-litre C14SE – Cabrio 3-door (1997–2000)
  1.6-litre X16SE – GSi 3-door (1997–1999)
  In August 1997 there was an update featuring multipoint fuel injection across the range and suspension upgrades to improve ride and handling. These models can be identified by their half body coloured bumpers, three-bar grille, and updated trim and badging.
  During 1997, Holden released the special edition Lambada. Limited to 500 cars, the Lambada 3-door hatchback added a sunroof, 14 inch alloys, body coloured bumpers, and power steering over the City it was based on. Holden offered the choice of Casablanca White, Atlantis Blue, and Mint Green.
  From November 1997 until late 2000, Holden sold the Barina Cabrio soft top convertible. Based on the Barina City three-door hatchback, the soft top version was built in Spain like the rest of the SB series lineup. However, once imported into Australia, Holden organised for the conversion into cabriolets at Clayton, Victoria through its performance vehicle partner, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). Separately in mainland Europe, the same concept was sold from 1995 as the Opel Corsa Twister, converted by R&R Kupfer in the Dutch city of Dordrecht. A small number were exported to the United Kingdom between 1998 and 1999 for sale with Vauxhall Corsa branding.
  The final cars were built in 2000, but sales continued into 2001 until the XC model arrived. In the 2008 Used Car Safety Ratings, the SB Barina was assessed as providing an "average" protection.
caption: 1994–1995 Holden Barina (SB) GSi 3-door
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