The small but powerful Mazda Protégé is a good choice for sporty car enthusiasts especially if affordability is one of their criteria. Mazda Protégé is packed with the same stand-out features that other expensive cars possess. Mazda Protégé has been to several innovations with the purpose of evolving a versatile vehicle type that can go with the latest trends and the changing needs and preferences of car users from various sides and corners of the world. Roomy interiors, comfortable rides and responsive handling and driving are the stand-out qualities of a Mazda Protégé.

In 1999, Mazda Protégé comes with redesigned body style that reflects a distinct luxurious European style. Two new engines matched with a new transmission provide new selections that can suit various driving styles. The over-all style and performance of the Protégé is aesthetically appealing which go with the optimum power hidden under the hood. Tough power trains are improved from time to time to ensure its strength and efficiency. Side impacts on the vehicle's chassis together with the rack and pinion steering and four wheel independent suspension pave way to responsive handling, easier acceleration and comfortable rides and drives. The exceptional engines of Mazda Protégé are free from unwanted noise which is usually the problems with small cars.

Three trim levels are available made up of the superb Protégé ES, excellent Protégé LX and brilliant Protégé DX. A 1.6-liter Protégé LX and DX models can put out a powerful 105 horsepower that can put life on the vehicle by using a standard five speed manual transmission or optional four-speed automatic transmission. The Protégé ES is equipped with a 1.8-liter, 4-cyl engine with a higher rating of 122 horsepower. Other auto parts and auto accessories can also be mounted both on Mazda Protégé's interiors and exteriors to maximize the power, style and other capabilities.