![]() The first 4-wheel truck was the Mazda Romper, introduced in 1958. Production and export resumed in 1949 with the same 3-wheeled truck. This was the only car that was in production until the Second World War broke out when Mazda factories began making rifles.Īfter the war, part of the Mazda plant served as the Hiroshima prefecture for a short while. ![]() The first Mazda car, called the Mazda-Go, a three-wheeled truck appeared in 1931, which a year later began exporting to China. in 1920, Mazda started out as a machine-tool manufacturing plant but quickly turned to making vehicles. Until this issue is addressed, the Protege is destined to remain invisible to consumers.īorn as the Toyo Cork Kogyo Co. However, compared to many of its competitors, the Protege cannot provide the value buyers expect in a small car. With the 1.8-liter engine and the roomiest interior in its class, the Protege's design is competent, if not inspiringly styled. The new Protege, priced more competitively, would make a solid alternative to the Neon. Why would Joe Consumer ante up nearly $ 16,600 for a five-speed Protege ES when he can get a Neon Sport with every possible option, better looks, and better performance for a grand less? (On the other hand, considering the Protege's cavernous interior, perhaps it makes better sense as an alternative to Ford's Contour SE.) Make the 1.8-liter engine standard on the LX model, and offer air conditioning at no extra charge. If the numbers of new Proteges and Neons prowling the streets of America are any indication, Mazda needs to do some quick thinking to sell at least a few Proteges. Well, Mazda's new Protege has been on showroom floors for about one year. Oh, there was that pesky upstart from Chrysler Corporation too, the Neon, but was a Chrysler nothing to worry about. After all, they were redesigning a compact sedan that, since its 1990 debut, had been likened to a mini Mercedes 190, and had been one of the few four-doors competing in SCCA racing events. The engineers and designers who were putting the finishing touches on the new Protege must have lost lots of sleep during the first half of 1994. Fuel consumption is 10.4 L/100km in the city and 7.2 L/100km in the highway. The 1996 Mazda Protegé LX accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.9 seconds. In terms of performance, the car has 133 N.m of torque and a top speed of 182 km/h. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. ![]() For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. Electronic features include Cruise Control. The car also features a It has as standard. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. Safety features also include None and None. The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. In terms of ride assists, the 1996 Mazda Protegé LX has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The 1996 Mazda Protegé LX has cargo capacity of 371 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1103 kg. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 1.8L L4 DOHC 16 valves engine which outputs 122 hp rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic gearbox. The 1996 Mazda Protegé LX is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. ![]()
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