We drove the LX, which carried a base price of $13,580 (including the $450 destination charge). A 4-speed automatic transmission can be added as an $800 option.
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(For California buyers, the 1.6-liter engine meets that state's standards as an ultra-low-emissions vehicle.)Ī five-speed manual transmission is standard. LX and DX models come with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that puts out 105 horsepower. The ES model also comes with bigger front disc brakes and a higher level of standard equipment. The Mazda Protege comes in three trim levels: Top-line $15,375 ES, mid-line $13,580 LX and entry-level $12,420 DX.ĮS is powered by a 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder 122-horsepower engine that is essentially a slimmed-down version of the 2.0-liter engine that powers the 626. The result is a compact car that's so far improved over the spartan econo-boxes of the 1980s and early-1990s that it seems like a different species. That ground-up rebuild is even more admirable in light of the fact that the previous Protege was so fundamentally sound and aesthetically pleasing that Mazda could have gone a few more years without a redesign–and the Protege would still have been one of the leaders in its class.Įvery time a world-class carmaker–and Mazda certainly qualifies–re-designs a stellar performer, they face a new challenge: How do you improve on a sure-fire winner? In the case of the Protege, Mazda has risen to the challenge by raising the bar–they've built luxury-car styling, comfort, and roominess into an economy car. If you liked the previous incarnation of the Protege–which was last overhauled in '95–you'll love the new version.įor 1999, Mazda's engineers have not only given the Protege a spiffy new suit of clothes–the new body design has a distinctly European look–they've also given it a new frame, two new engines to choose from and a re-designed transmission. Visit Vivid Racing, and you can check out all TSI’s performance parts, specifically for your needs.Big news for economy-car buyers: The Mazda Protege has been totally redesigned for 1999.
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TSI kits include all the hardware needed to install a turbocharger - from the compressor, the turbo manifold, pipings, blow off valves, pressure lines, hoses, intercooler, oil lines, clamps, and couplers. TSI, together with Vivid Racing, offers various kits depending on the vehicle. Purchase products of TSI from Vivid Racing This provides more control for those who prioritize increased tunability in their equipment. Additional Controlįor those who are looking for a more extreme turbo charger build, TSI offers kits that include additional injectors and a separate management system. It comes with a Garrett Turbocharger - the turbo of choice by Original Equipment Manufacturers and high-performance car builders. TSI provides kits that do not only guarantee added horsepower, but their products are reliable as well. That means, no more guesswork, no more extensive modification.
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The company has made it easy for someone with basic technical and mechanical background to upgrade their engine. Ease of UseĪll kits made by TSI are easy to install and are direct bolt-ons on the vehicle. In fact, it is the go-to turbo kits by people who wanted to extract that extra horsepower from their vehicles. It is one of the leading providers of turbo kits for the majority of the import vehicles. TSI has been in the turbo charging industry for over 20 years offering excellent products and after-sales support to the automotive industry. All images are used for marketing purposes only actual product may vary!.All hardware, pressure lines, hoses, clamps, and couplers included.
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