Holden Barina = Chevolett Aveo?

[Misty]

Hello,

I own an 2006 Holden Barina TK and would like a better understanding on the following:

- I was told that a Holden Barina is the same as the Chevrolet Aveo just rebadged. Is this true?
- Can I simply import parts from the USA that are branded as "Chevrolet Aveo" and they will fit/work/compatible into my Holden Barina?
- If I was to import Projector Headlights, LED Rear Lights and a Cold Air Intake kit, will they fit on my Holden Barina?

Thanks,
Misty

[Z34guy]

Yes it is true. The Holden Barina is a rebadged Daewoo Kalos, which has been rebadged as the following:
Holden Barina (TK)
Chevrolet Aveo
Pontiac G3
Pontiac Wave
Pontiac G3 Wave
Suzuki Swift +
Chevrolet Lova
Chevrolet Kalos

They should work.

The headlights depends on which body style you have. If it's the hatchback, than no as the USA got a completely different front end (see picture below). 2009-present hatchbacks though have the same front end as the USA Aveo. The Australian Holden Barina Sedan is identical to the 2007-present Chevrolet Aveo sedan. Tail lights however were identical. Engines for Australia and the US are identical too so yes, the should work.

[Misty]

The headlights depends on which body style you have. If it's the hatchback, than no as the USA got a completely different front end (see picture below).

Yes mine is a 3door hatch and the indicator and headlight are in one unit.
Is there not anyway I can purchase projector headlights?

Tail lights however were identical. Engines for Australia and the US are identical too so yes, the should work.

Thats great.


I just got the bf to take these pics:


^ Front headlight I want to replace with projector HID headlights.


^ Rear light I want to replace with LED ones.


^ Engine Bay.

[Z34guy]

EDIT!; hatchback tail lights were identical. sedan tail lights were different but are completely interchangeable. The USA Aveo sedan (2007-present ones anyways) had an Altezza style tail light stock.

[Z34guy]

Yes mine is a 3door hatch and the indicator and headlight are in one unit.
Is there not anyway I can purchase projector headlights?

LOL! Do you know how many of us here in the USA would KILL to have the front end you guys do overseas? I love the Barina hatch's front end.
pictures below are for reference.
Holden Barina hatch (2005-200

Chevrolet Aveo hatch (2004-200


Holden Barina sedan (2006-present)

Chevrolet Aveo sedan (2004-2006. Australia didn't get this model)

Chevrolet Aveo sedan (2007-present)

[Misty]

I do admit the external headlight and indicator light on the USA model does look crappy.

[Z34guy]

America also doesn't get the 3 door hatch. only the 5 door and the sedan.
I don't know of any projectors for the TK Barina but trust me, it looks fine. I wouldn't change it. Australia has the same love of big engines as America does, so as long as it's the 1.6L DOHC 16 valve 4 cylinder, anything for the USA market Aveo will bolt right on.

[Misty]

Thats a little bit disappointing I cant get projector headlights.
But still good that I can import a cold air intake and led rear light set.

[Z34guy]

LOL. I love how I don't even own an Aveo and I have textbook knowledge of them XD. Sorry for the spam, that just struck me as funny.

[Z34guy]

Thats a little bit disappointing I cant get projector headlights.
But still good that I can import a cold air intake and led rear light set.

Stay on the forum. xiaogary sells headers for the car and I believe petrified.rabbit also makes some parts like a short throw shifter.