![]() Credit goes to the first-rate steering system with gobs of feedback, perfect weighting and no on-center dead spot. On the road, the Protege is a bit louder than expected, but it does provide an excellent drive. For 2001, the interior features a new center stack design, new seat and trim fabric, a new interior color, a modular audio system, improved cupholders, ignition key illumination, power window switch illumination, a map light, a lockable glove box, and a lock for the 60/40 split-fold rear seatback. There's also a proper Germanic front-passenger door grip, nicely padded upper door panels where elbows often rest, lots of storage nooks and crannies, a large rear seat, and a commodious 12.9 cubic foot trunk. The driving position is excellent, with a thick steering wheel rim to grip and a properly placed dead pedal for the left foot. The firm seats are comfortable, and the seat height and cushion angle adjustments (on the LX and ES) are greatly appreciated. The attractive brushed-aluminum wheels go a long way toward giving the Mazda an upscale appearance, as do the jewel-like headlight reflectors, angular taillights and chrome accents. Mazda has updated the front end's styling, adding a new grille, hood, fenders and headlights. The Protege is one of the best-looking economy sedans on the market, and the 2001 improvements should only further the car's lead. Torque is rated at 135 foot-pounds, up 12.5 percent over last year's 1.8-liter engine. Optional on the LX and standard on the ES, the new engine puts out 130 horsepower. Power from the 1.6-liter is tolerable, but buyers looking for more acceleration should opt for the new 2.0-liter engine. The ES also comes with features like standard air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, and optional ABS and side airbags.īoth the DX and the LX use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 105 horsepower and 107 foot-pounds of torque. For options like a driver's height-adjustable seat, power windows and locks, a tachometer, and cruise control, you'll have to step up to either the LX or the ES. The base-model DX comes with standard features like power steering, a tilt steering wheel and a split-folding seatback. Sold only as a four-door sedan, the Protege is available in three trim levels: DX, LX and ES. Experimented with premium gas as expected could not tell a difference.Now in its third model year, Mazda's current Protege is a snappy car that competes against vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. All fill ups are overfilled until it lets no more gas in. Fuel light just came on.in summer usually means at least 1 gallon left in a 14 gallon tank. Cold morning fillup at different gas station.įilled tank early in morning at approximately 42 degrees. Traveled 70 mph for about 30 Miles with three people in car. Shut off after just one overfill.įuel light did not even come on. Fuel light had just come on 2 miles before filling up. Pump may not let you overfill.įilled up at different gas station. ![]() 630.5 kmįilled up at a GetGo for first time. Average cost per gal/L: $3.20 per gal (US) $0.00 per L (price data entered for 15 fill/s).EPA Combined Rating / % over rating: 24 mpg (US) / 19.3% (based on 90-day fuel economy).You must sign in to add / modify vehicles in the EM garageĮfficiency log for: Aeroge - 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 ![]()
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