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[font=arial, helvetica]1. MazdaSpeed Proteg[/font][font=arial, helvetica]
2003
$18,650
The last Mazda to bear the Proteg nameplate was introduced in 1999, and it won praise right from the start from auto writers and everyday enthusiasts for its ability to combine great handling and driving dynamics with a roomy interior. However, many wished it had more power than the uplevel 1.8 litre (early models, 122 horsepower) and 2.0 litre (later models, 130 hp) four-cylinder engines produced. In 2003, Mazda finally answered those wishes with the MazdaSpeed Proteg, which packed a 170-hp turbocharged version of the 2.0 litre under its hood. That added punch, a limited slip differential and firmer springs and shocks showed what this practical little sedan was capable of. MazdaSpeed Protegs were only built for two years - 2003 and 2004 - but only the 2003 model comes in at less than 20 grand, at $18,650. [/font]
[font=arial, helvetica]1. MazdaSpeed Proteg[/font][font=arial, helvetica]
2003
$18,650
The last Mazda to bear the Proteg nameplate was introduced in 1999, and it won praise right from the start from auto writers and everyday enthusiasts for its ability to combine great handling and driving dynamics with a roomy interior. However, many wished it had more power than the uplevel 1.8 litre (early models, 122 horsepower) and 2.0 litre (later models, 130 hp) four-cylinder engines produced. In 2003, Mazda finally answered those wishes with the MazdaSpeed Proteg, which packed a 170-hp turbocharged version of the 2.0 litre under its hood. That added punch, a limited slip differential and firmer springs and shocks showed what this practical little sedan was capable of. MazdaSpeed Protegs were only built for two years - 2003 and 2004 - but only the 2003 model comes in at less than 20 grand, at $18,650. [/font]
