Under the Hood
The normally aspirated (non-turbo) 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is now available on "i" Touring models, and it comes with a five-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The optional turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder carries over from the previous model year.
* Standard 161-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 161 pounds-feet of torque
* Optional 244-hp, 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four with 258 pounds-feet of
torque
* Standard five-speed automatic; six-speed auto with turbo engine
* All-wheel drive available with turbo engine
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Battery
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inspecting
to ensure safe and correct handling:
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Interior
The cabin seats five, with textured fabric upholstery in Sport models and
upgraded fabric with red piping in the Touring. The stereo display sits within a
circular cutout, a cue shared with the Ma ...
Vehicle Overview
Mazda's larger, more powerful replacements for the departed Protege sedan and
Protege5 hatchback went on sale in the 2004 model year. Built on the same
platform as the Volvo S40, the compact, fron ...