2002 Mazda Protege5 Review (continued)
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Summary

There's a lot of value in the new Protege5-in its efficiency, utility, looks and sporty performance. It embodies the zoom-zoom spirit. It deserves to bring Mazda more name-recognition and engineering-recognition. And as an option to a mini-SUV for a small, sporty family, that compromise between a Miata and a Tribute, the Protege5 could be a whole lot of fun.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Protege5 ($16,335)
Engines:	2.0-liter dohc inline-4
Transmissions:	5-speed manual
Saftey Equipment (standard):	child seat tethers; crush impact zones front and rear; front airbags
Saftey Equipment (optional):	ABS with EBD and side airbags
Basic Warranty:	3 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In:	Japan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Protege5 ($16,335)
Standard Equipment:	air conditioning, 16-in. alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, retractable cargo cover, roofrack, rear window wiper/washer, foglights, power windows with remote entry, AM/FM/CD sound system
Options As Tested (MSRP):	power moonroof ($700); polished alloy wheels ($500); floormats ($80)
Destination Charge:	480
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	18095
Layout:	front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	130 @ 6000
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	135 @ 4000
Transmission:	5-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	25 /31
Wheelbase:	102.8
Length/width/height:
Track, f/r:	57.7/57.9
Turning circle:	34.1
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	38.5/NA/42.2
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.3/NA/35.4
Cargo volume:	24.4
Payload:
Towing capacity:
Suspension, f:	MacPherson strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	TTL, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	5.5
Curb weight:	2716
Tires:	P195/60R16 all-season radial
Brakes, f/r:	10.2 ventilated disc/10.3 in solid disc
Fuel capacity:	14.5