Its aggressive appearance captures Mazda's legendary performance spirit, and we are confident that the exposure the Protege StreetCar receives on the auto show circuit will result in both increased interest and sales of the all-new 1999 Protege. As the performance import craze grows in popularity, it becomes more difficult to stand out in a crowd filled with variations of the same old model. Right out of the box, the stylish Protege has what it takes to break away from the civic masses of the competition. The Mazda Protege has an impressive racing heritage. National Runoffs, a Protege won the SCCA Showroom Stock C class national championship.
All models feature standard front and rear stabilizer bars, reducing body roll during cornering.
The Mazda Protege offers exceptional value, so there will be money left over for customizing. A Comfort Package adds air-conditioning and floor mats, while the LX Premium Package adds a power glass moonroof, ABS and keyless entry. The ES Premium Package adds power moonroof, ABS and floor mats. Mazda North American Operations is responsible for the research and development, sales and marketing, and customer parts and service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., MNAO has approximately 800 dealerships nationwide and is owned by Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, Japan.