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A sure way to get you heart going fast, the new 2008 Mazda Protege 5 sport wagon is an innovative combination of conspicuous good looks, sporty performance, and versatile hatchback roominess. If drama is what you like, the car's body-colored front fascia, side sill extensions and rear air dam all make a dramatic statement. For more information about this car, or for 2008 Mazda Protege 5 specs, please bookmark this site and check back frequently. We have been named as the best Mazda site on the Web, and we update the site monthly, so there is always fresh Mazda Protege 5 reviews to read and pictures for you to see.
Here's some more Mazda Protege 5 info: the car has style, inside and out. On the outside, large front fog lights help give the front end a purposeful and aggressive look. It's easy to pack in all the gear you and your friends want to bring along, thanks to the easy-opening rear liftgate. And the rear spoiler adds to the sporty look of the Mazda Protege 5. On the inside, black leather seating surfaces are available, and the 60/40 split rear seatback creates a flat cargo floor that easily accommodates large objects. There's a standard six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system, optional minidisk and six-CD changer, and a leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel. For the traditionalists, the white gauges stand out, and perfectly complement the charcoal interior, especially at night, when they glow red.
The Mazda Protege 5 backs up its sporty style with inspiring performance, thanks to the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 130 horsepower and 135 pounds-per-foot of torque. The engine also meets strict ULEV standards, and provides a host of other benefits as well. The Protege 5 transmission comes in a variety of flavors, the standard of which is a slick-shifting 5-speed manual. If you want even more power, the available new Sport AT automatic with overdrive has two modes - full automatic, or a "manual" mode that lets you shift up or down through the gears sequentially. These transmissions aren't everything, though - even the suspension in this car is sophisticated. Up front, struts add to the sporty feel. In the rear, the Twin Trapezoidal Link suspension, a patented Mazda design, controls toe-in and toe-out to subtly "steer" the rear wheels, helping to ensure they maintain maximum road contact.
Most important to the Mazda Protege 5 package, however, is safety. Second-generation airbags work together with the 3-point safety belts to help protect the driver and front passenger in the event of certain frontal collisions. An Antilock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution prevents the wheels from locking in a hard stop, so you can maintain steering control while braking. Finally, Mazda's patented "Triple-H" construction adds up to 2 mm of steel reinforcement at key points in the body structure, helping to create a "safety cage" around the cabin that adds resistance to impact. With features like these, it's no wonder all of the recent 2008 Mazda Protege 5 review pictures have been so positive. Don't take our word for it, though. Test drive a Mazda Protege 5 for yourself.