![]() ![]() There is a lot of car for less than $19,000. What I really like about the sedan, though, is the functional design behind the middle pillar and the general roominess.Īlthough there is no rear storage, there are armrests and grab handles and the boot space is almost double that of the hatch and more than most big sedans when the seats are folded down. Plus everything is pretty much in the right place. She: Curiously, I rather like the general layout including the motorbike-inspired instruments and Darth Vader centre console. How did your design brain wrap itself around the weird instrument cluster? It's also hard to imagine the young demographic this car is aimed at taking the DIY approach to shifting. The five-speed manual model I drove was easy enough to live with, although with only five ratios the engine ran above 3000rpm at 100km/h. He: Probably not Barina drivers, I'm tipping. I found it slow and revvy, and the "sport" button on the side of the gear stick was a real "what the?" moment for me. I have to say, though, the auto transmission was not my favourite. Well, not light years, because there are elements such as the drop-away front that work. She: As a designer I really like that the hatch is cheaper, because I think it looks light years better than the sedan. How does the value stack up for you, Sal? The sedan costs $500 more than the $15,990 hatch, and the auto adds another $2000. He: If you're after a Barina these days, you have two choices to make: sedan or hatch, manual or auto. ![]()
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