The 2002 Mazda Protege
Introduction
The 2002 Protege is manufactured in JAPAN for Mazda. It is Mazda's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $13,075 USD in 2002.
Protege Dimensions
In 2002 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 195/55R15 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 2687 lbs. The Non-ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
Fuel Economy
The 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine in the 2002 Protege is rated at 25 miles/gallon city and 30 - 31 miles/gallon highway out of a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Protege retails for $13,075 USD with a invoice price of $12,097 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
Installed equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Trunk Anti-Trap Device, Air Conditioning. Leading optional equipment includes Front Side Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Player, CD Changer, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Black Mica, Emerald Mica, Garnet Red, Light Sandalwood Metallic, Pure White, Sand Mica, Seabreeze Green Mica, Sunlight Silver Metallic with interior choices of 2-Tone Beige Cloth Interior, 2-Tone DX Gray Cloth Interior. The Protege seats 5 people with 42.20 inches front leg room.
Mazda Warranty
The normal 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 critical to contact your dealer to verify all warranties.
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