Holden Barina Vehicle Information
In December 2005, Holden dropped the Opel-sourced Barina and rebadged the Daewoo Kalos hatchback as the fifth generation TK Barina. In February 2006, a four-door sedan went on sale, the first sedan type for the Barina nameplate. It is also equipped with a 1.6-litre twin-cam 16-valve F16D3 Daewoo inline-four engine. The decision to use the Daewoo Kalos as a basis for the car was made to ensure Holden remained highly competitive in the fast-growing small car market in Australia, facing fierce competition from other South Korean-sourced models like the Hyundai Getz. The Opel-sourced model sold at a large loss and was sold to build up a presence in the entry-level new car market in Australia. The Holden Barina was sold in single specification, starting at A$12,990 for the 3-door, which was later changed to A$13,490.
The Daewoo-sourced Holden Barina scored a lower two out of five star ANCAP rating than its European-built, Opel-based predecessor. Criticism was focused on the 2006 Barina TK sedan because of these crash test results, one of the worst in recorded history. As a result, Denny Mooney, the managing director of Holden, was forced to publicly defend the perceived poor reputation of the TK Barina.
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Holden Barina TK Repair Manuals & Service Manuals
Model Years: 2005 to 2011 Chassis Code(s): TK 1 Workshop Manual Available (See Below)
Holden Barina TK Factory Service Repair Manual
Factory service manual / repair manual for the Holden Barina, chassis code TK, built between 2005 and 2011. This manual covers all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance, along with rebuild guides for engine, gearbox, axles, suspension, steering, brakes, interior components, exterior components, electrical systems and wiring diagrams.