Notable Cars & Trucks of 1997: The 1997 Mazda Protege
The 1997 Mazda Protege
Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the Protege for 1997 is a leader in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $15,295 USD with a dealer cost of $13,956 USD.
Protege Dimensions
The 1997 Protege has standard length of 174.80 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. The Protege rides 54.60 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Protege a radius of 33.50 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 102.60 inches.
Drivetrain
The Protege comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2620 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
This year's normal 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 23 - 26 miles/gallon city driving using a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Protege retails for $15,295 USD with a invoice price of $13,956 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. Protege optional equipment may include ABS Brakes, CD Player, Manual Sunroof, Alloy Wheels.
Exterior color choices include with interior choices of . The Protege seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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