HOLDEN’S evergreen Barina bounced back in a big way in early 2001, bolstered by an all-new design that included a roomier body, improved quality and significantly better dynamics. However price rises and fierce new competition has rattled it lately, so Holden has struck back with re-adjusted prices and a small facelift. But is it enough against the class-leading Honda Jazz, Ford Fiesta and Mazda2?