Also known as the Mazda Familia in Japan, the Mazda Protege has gone through various forms and various names. As in South Africa, this vehicle is known as Mazda etude. In truth, the Mazda Protege, Mazda GLC, and Mazda 323 are just one vehicle. They are one and the same. Only name changes had been made and of course there was little furniture here and there. However, for the majority, all of these point to one vehicle that is the Mazda Protege. These Mazda Protege vehicles are made in Japan. However, assembly is done in several countries including Taiwan, Malaysia, South Africa, Colombia, and New Zealand.
The Mazda Protege is a subcompact car produced by Mazda Motor Corporation, which is based in Hiroshima, Japan. This vehicle has been introduced in the United States. Really tackling the information on the Mazda Protege per se, it would be quite a difficult task because there are areas that overlap with each other. The name Mazda Protege was actually used starting in 2004. In 2004, the use of this name was stopped and later replaced by the Mazda 3, which was actually a Ford-based line of vehicles. That could be the fact behind the Mazda 3, however Mazda still made some contributions to this.
Because the Mazda Protege was made in Japan, it actually sold much more expensively than its competitors, which were the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. And since its introduction, it has become a favorite among American auto magazines. This was due to the Mazda Protege’s reputation for enduring, delivering and providing spirited handling. This vehicle was the first small Japanese car to move to the EPA “compact” class. Later, the Mazda Protege became the basis for other vehicles such as the Ford Laser and Ford Meteor which were marketed in Asia and Australia, and also the For Escort, which was also marketed in the United States and the rest of America. North.
The Mazda Protege was also known for boasting European-inspired styling. In addition to having a spirited handling, the Mazda Protege also has a very comfortable interior, a smooth driving experience, and great features. It was available in three trim levels comprising the ES, the LX, and the DX. The ES came equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. It was capable of providing 122 horsepower, and the trim level also contained larger front disc brakes and quality standard equipment. According to the other two trim levels, the LX and DX, both were powered by the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. It was very capable of generating a power output of 105 units of horsepower. For all three trim levels, a five-speed manual transmission system was included as standard and a four-speed automatic transmission system was offered as an option. Other features on this vehicle include the antilock braking system, side impact airbags, rear drum brakes, and all disc brakes.