The Lowdown: 2003 Mazda Protege
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2003 Mazda Protege
Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the Protege for 2003 is a leader in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR segment. It retailed for $19,980 USD with a dealer cost of $18,466 USD.
Protege Dimensions
The 2003 Protege has standard length of 174.6 inches and a width of 67.1 inches. The Protege rides 55.5 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.3 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Protege a radius of 34.1 inches. It uses 215/45R17 tires with a wheelbase of 102.8 inches.
Drivetrain
The Protege comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2843 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Protege's standard 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get miles/gallon city driving using a 14.5 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Protege retails for $19,980 USD with a invoice price of $18,466 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $520 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, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential. Protege optional equipment may include Second Row Sound Controls.
Exterior color choices include Black Mica, Spicy Orange Mica with interior choices of . The Protege seats 5 people with 42.2 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 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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