2003 Mazda Protege LX review from North America
"A sporty car you can afford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, nothing has gone wrong.
General comments?
The engine does not make enormous amounts of power, but compared to a Kia it does! The protege has a very smooth ride and likes the twisties. I drove a Mazda6 with the 4 cylinder engine and the Protege comes across as being quicker, at least as far as the automatics go. The interior is very comfortable, while not wide open like the Rio (which is a good thing), it doesn't quite have the cockpit feel, just in between, which is nice. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a solid, reliable, sporty, economical car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 600 miles |
| Previous car | Kia Rio |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2003 |