Our Review 2001 Mazda Protege
The Mazda Protege for 2001
Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the Protege for 2001 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $12,765 USD with a invoice price of $12,334 USD.
Protege Dimensions
In 2001 the Protege has an overall length of 175.30 inches and a width of 67.10 inches. It sits a total of 55.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.30 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Protege a turning radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 185/65R14 tires with a wheelbase of 102.80 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 2546 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon city and 33 - 34 miles/gallon highway off a 13.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Protege are also available.
Pricing
The Protege retails for $12,765 USD with a invoice price of $12,334 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, AM/FM Radio. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Air Conditioning, Cassette Player, CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Black Mica, Emerald Mica, Light Sandalwood Metallic, Millennium Red Mica, Pure White, Sand Mica, Seabreeze Green Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic 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 36 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/50,000 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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