2001 Mazda Protegé ES 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2001 Mazda Protegé ES is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16 valves engine which outputs 130 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 4 speed automatic gearbox. The 2001 Mazda Protegé ES has cargo capacity of 364 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1194 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2001 Mazda Protegé ES has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 142 N.m of torque and a top speed of 186 km/h. The 2001 Mazda Protegé ES accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.1 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.9 L/100km in the city and 7.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 17,610

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When it comes to small, snappy sedans, the Protege is a tough act to beat.

Now in its third model year, Mazda's current Protege is a snappy car that competes against vehicles like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. Sold only as a four-door sedan, the Protege is available in three trim levels: DX, LX and ES. The base-model DX comes with standard features like power steering, a tilt steering wheel and a split-folding seatback. For options like a driver's height-adjustable seat, power windows and locks, a tachometer, and cruise control, you'll have to step up to either the LX or the ES. The ES also comes with features like standard air conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, and optional ABS and side airbags.

Both the DX and the LX use a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 105 horsepower and 107 foot-pounds of torque. Power from the 1.6-liter is tolerable, but buyers looking for more acceleration should opt for the new 2.0-liter engine. Optional on the LX and standard on the ES, the new engine puts out 130 horsepower. Torque is rated at 135 foot-pounds, up 12.5 percent over last year's 1.8-liter engine.

The Protege is one of the best-looking economy sedans on the market, and the 2001 improvements should only further the car's lead. Mazda has updated the front end's styling, adding a new grille, hood, fenders and headlights. The attractive brushed-aluminum wheels go a long way toward giving the Mazda an upscale appearance, as do the jewel-like headlight reflectors, angular taillights and chrome accents.

The firm seats are comfortable, and the seat height and cushion angle adjustments (on the LX and ES) are greatly appreciated. The driving position is excellent, with a thick steering wheel rim to grip and a properly placed dead pedal for the left foot. There's also a proper Germanic front-passenger door grip, nicely padded upper door panels where elbows often rest, lots of storage nooks and crannies, a large rear seat, and a commodious 12.9 cubic foot trunk. For 2001, the interior features a new center stack design, new seat and trim fabric, a new interior color, a modular audio system, improved cupholders, ignition key illumination, power window switch illumination, a map light, a lockable glove box, and a lock for the 60/40 split-fold rear seatback.

On the road, the Protege is a bit louder than expected, but it does provide an excellent drive. Credit goes to the first-rate steering system with gobs of feedback, perfect weighting and no on-center dead spot. Enhanced by a taut and well-damped suspension, Protege is the "driver's car" of economy sedans.

The Mazda Protege is a long-time favorite of ours. And although its price can rise to uncomfortable levels (especially with the ES model), the Protege deserves the attention of people looking for a comfortably quick commuter with spicy style and a good reliability record.

2001 Mazda Protegé Consumer Reviews