Our Review 1998 Mazda Protege
The Mazda Protege for 1998
Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the Protege for 1998 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $12,145 USD with a invoice price of $11,473 USD.
Protege Dimensions
In 1998 the Protege has an overall length of 174.80 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. It sits a total of 55.90 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.90 inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Protege a turning radius of 33.40 inches. It uses 175/70R13 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 2449 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Protege gets 25 - 30 miles/gallon city and 32 - 37 miles/gallon highway off a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Protege are also available.
Pricing
The Protege retails for $12,145 USD with a invoice price of $11,473 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Tilt Steering, Rear Window Defogger. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, CD Player, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Brilliant Black, Everglades Mica, Sand Mica, Sandalwood Metallic, Silver Stone Metallic, Sparkle Green Mica, Sunset Red Mica, White with interior choices of Beige Cloth, Gray Cloth. The Protege seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is months or miles. It also has a month/ mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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