The Mazda Protege debuted in 1990 as the four-door sedan version of the Mazda 323 hatchback, with the base model powered by a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine producing 103 horsepower. The premium LX model came with a more powerful 125 horsepower engine, and all-wheel drive was available until 1993. The second-generation Mazda Protege arrived in 1995 with a longer wheelbase, giving it a more spacious interior than the previous version. The base model DX and mid-range LX were powered by a 92-horsepower 1.5-litre 4-cylinder engine, while the range-topping SE model came with a 122 horsepower 1.8-litre motor. Transmissions included a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic.
Stronger, faster, better
The third-generation Mazda Protege was launched for the 1999 model year and featured a range of improvements. The vehicle's structure was reinforced at the door pillars, roof rails and side sills for better protection in rollovers and side impacts. The engine in the DX and LX was enlarged to 1.6-litres and now reached 105 horsepower. The Mazda Protege 5 wagon was launched in 2001 as was the performance-oriented Mazda Protege MP3, which came with lower, stiffer suspension, larger wheels, performance tires and quicker steering. In 2003, the Mazdaspeed Protege was launched with its 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine turbocharged to 170 horsepower. The Mazda Protege was replaced by the Mazda 3 in 2004.
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