Bought the car new in 2002. Compared it to the Toyota Matrix which had the 6 spd, 180hp. There was a $8,000 difference which I couldn't justify when I tested the two cars. Though the PR5 had 50 hp ...

Sizing up three sizeable, sporty, SUV alternatives. [This story first appeared in the May 2002 issue of MotorTrend] Although there's no sign of their sales declining (yet), the days of conspicuously ...

NEW YORK — Last year’s Mazda Protege MP3 was considered among the best-handling, fun-to-drive small cars on the planet. But even its biggest fans dreamed of what a bit more power could do. That desire ...

A few weeks ago, we told you about Mazda's cleverly packaged audio system disguised as a car, the MP3. Well, Mazda has a variation on the MP3 Protege called the Protege5 that we like even more, mainly ...

THE STREETS OF AMERICA WERE TRANS-FORMED last year into a virtual small-car nirvana, with several automakers jumping into the market melee with their own unique interpretations of what comprises ...

Although there's no sign of their sales declining (yet), the days of conspicuously consuming, over-capacitized, underutilized sport/utilities are numbered. Should gasoline prices suddenly fall in line ...

Entry-level car buyers have a new practical choice from Mazda in 2002. Employed with a wagon body style, the 2002 Mazda Protege5 accommodates up to 38.4 cubic feet of cargo and is powered by an ...

Select a vehicle year and model below to get a valuation. Entry-level car buyers have a new practical choice from Mazda in 2002. Employed with a wagon body style, the 2002 Mazda Protege5 accommodates ...

171000 miles and counting. I’m 6 ft 6 and fit fine. Ac is ice cold and the car is super dependable. What more do you want? Cool tach that is white and sporty looking. Get thumbs up on the road from ...

[This story first appeared in the May 2002 issue of MotorTrend] Although there's no sign of their sales declining (yet), the days of conspicuously consuming, over-capacitized, underutilized ...