In the latest of the popular zoom-zoom commercials, the Protege5 is the fetching yellow car dazzling the fetching little boy. Mazda is trying to create a fetching new feeling, by building more cars like this and letting people know it. But Mazda has been building fetching cars for some time now-RX-7, Millenia and Miata to name three-but can't seem to get recognized for it. Maybe the Protege5 will do it.

2003 Mazda Protege5
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Overview
Specs & Features
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.0L I-4 / 130 HP / 135 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 25 / 31 / 28 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Strut |
Rear Suspension | Independent Strut |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $55 |
Maximum Cargo Volume | 38.2 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 170.5 " |
Exterior Width | 67.1 " |
Exterior Height | 55.9 " / 57.8 " |
Front Headroom | 39.3 " / 38.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 " / 37.3 " |
Front Legroom | 42.2 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 53.4 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,716 Lbs. / 2,749 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 103 " |
Turning Radius | 17.0 ' |
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum / 17.0 " |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | Lip |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish / Stainless Steel With Polished Tailpipe Finish |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth / Leather |
Front Seat Type | Bucket |
Heated Front Seats | |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way |
Front Armrests | 8-way |
Rear Armrests | |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench |
Radio | Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan / Am/fm, Seek-scan / Clock |
Speakers | 7 / 7 Kenwood |
Radio Steering Wheel Controls | |
Apple Car Play | |
Android Auto | |
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity |
Steering Wheel Type | Tilt |
Climate Control | |
Cruise Control | With Steering Wheel Controls |
Sun Roof | Power |
Rearview Mirror | Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night |
One Touch Open Window | Driver |
Tinted Windows | Light |
Vanity Mirrors | |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Power Outlets | 1 |
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 48 Months / 50,000 Miles |
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