Mazda Protege is a subcompact car produced by the corporation, Mazda motor. Its headquarters is situated in Hiroshima, Japan. Initially, this car was first introduced to the US. In Japan, Mazda Protege is also known as Mazda Familia, the Mazda Protege have undergone through different forms and in different names. In South Africa, this car is known as mazda etude. In fact, the Mazda GLC, the Mazda 323 and Mazda Protege refer to the same vehicle. All these names point a one car that is Mazda Protege. Initially Mazda Protege is designed in Japan. But the parts are assembled in various countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, South Africa, and New Zealand and in Colombia.
The mazda 323 model was replaced by Mazda Protege in 1990. In that year, Mazda Protege was designed with four doors and later in 1995 the four doors were reduced to two doors. The Mazda Protege is available at higher prices. Even though the cost of Mazda Protege is expensive but still large numbers of people are buying this vehicle because of their comfortable interior, superb handling type and smooth driving experience. Also the performance of this vehicle is unforgettable. All these characteristics are available in one vehicle. The Mazda Protege is one of the mostly sold Mazda model vehicles. And to please their consumer continually, the mazda has been making many changes to its vehicle after learning the mistakes from the previous vehicle.
The Mazda Protege vehicle is available in 3 trim packages such EX, LX and DX trim levels. The EX trim level is available with 1.8L four cylinder engine. It can produce around 122 horsepower. The EX trim levels are equipped with quality standard equipments and larger front disc brakes. Regarding DX and LX trim level, both comes with 1.6 L four cylinder engines. They can able to produce around 105 horsepower. All the three trim packages come with 5-speed manual transmission. But optionally, it comes with 4-speed automatic transmission. The Mazda Protege features 4-wheel disc brakes with power assist, power assisted rack as well as pinion steering, underhood insulator pad, an exhaust and MP3 modified suspension, rear and front stabilizer bars, free CFC air conditioning, alloy wheel locks, tinted glass, keyless remote entry system, 17″ alloy wheels painted with hyper silver, fog lamps, satin finish grille, floor mats, remote hood release and tachometer with many other features.
Compared to its competitor like Honda civic and Toyota corolla, Mazda Protege is sold at expensive prices. And from the time when the Mazda Protege was introduced, it becomes a favorite vehicle among the car magazines of US. Mazda Protege has formed a good reputation due to its delivering, bearing, and offering spirited handling. The EPA compact class vehicle is first over taken by the small Japanese car, Mazda Protege. Later, Mazda Protege becomes the basic model for creating various vehicles like Ford Meteor and Ford Laser, which are marketed actually in Australia and Asia as well as the For Escort car model, which is marketed in US and other parts of North America.
