NRMA Crash Test Program
The Holden Barina has topped an NRMA Insurance crash test program that looks at low speed collision repair costs. The Barina outperformed its competitors, see below table for full details
| Type of vehicle |
Front end rear bumper repair cost |
Repair cost as percentage of purchase price |
| Holden Barina (5 door hatch) |
$2,574 |
14.3% |
| Nissan Micra ST-L (5 door hatch) |
$6.056 |
35.6% |
| Ford Fiesta LX (5 door hatch) |
$8.850 |
42.2% |
| Suzuki Swift GL (5 door hatch) |
$8.929 |
48.6% |
| VW Polo 77TSI Comfortline (5 door hatch) |
$11,037 |
51.4% |
| Hyundai i20 Active (3 door hatch) |
$9,031 |
53.2% |
| Mazda2 Maxx (5 door hatch) |
$11,320 |
58.5% |
| Honda Jazz VTi (5 door hatch) |
$13,754 |
69.5% |
| Toyota YRS (5 door hatch) |
$13,440 |
70.8% |
*Purchase price based on Recommended Retail Price (Including GST) as quoted from Glass's Guide July 2012 publication
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