The Mazda Protege5 for 2003

Made in JAPAN for Mazda, the Protege5 for 2003 is a contender in the 5-seat HATCHBACK 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $16,895 USD with a invoice price of $15,794 USD.

Protege5 Dimensions

In 2003 the Protege5 has an overall length of 170.50 inches and a width of 67.10 inches. It sits a total of 57.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 5.50 inches. Front headroom is 39.30 inches.

The Ind front suspension gives the Protege5 a turning radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 195/50R16 tires with a wheelbase of 102.80 inches.

Drivetrain

The Protege5 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 2749 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.

Fuel Economy

The 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V engine gets 25 miles/gallon city and 30 - 31 miles/gallon highway off a 14.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Protege5 are also available.

Pricing

The Protege5 retails for $16,895 USD with a invoice price of $15,794 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, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Keyless Entry. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Changer.

Exterior color choices include Black Mica, Classic Red, Laser Blue Mica, Midnight Blue Mica, Pure White, Sunlight Silver Metallic, Vivid Yellow with interior choices of Off-Black Leather Interior, Off-Black Monotone Cloth Interior. The Protege5 seats 5 people with 42.40 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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