The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show '2001

In 2001, the Mazda Protegé was given a facelift, revised suspension, new audio system and a 2.0-liter engine for the ES model. A limited-edition Protegé MP3 was also introduced with a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch Racing Hart wheels, Racing Beat cat-back exhaust and a tuned factory ECU to give it a total of 140 horsepower. And, as the name suggests, it was one of the first cars offered with an in-dash MP3 music-reading CD player, foreshadowing Mazda’s readiness to provide one of its smallest cars with industry-leading features. Only 1,500 cars were produced.

Two years later, that horsepower would jump to 170 horsepower with MAZDASPEED’s introduction of the turbocharged MAZDASPEED Protegé. This sportier version included a full Racing Beat suspension, 17-inch Racing Hart wheels, four-wheel disc brakes and a Kenwood stereo. A mid-year upgrade saw a new aero kit. Led by Mazda North American Operations in conjunction with Mazda performance outfitter and partner Racing Beat, the car drew rave reviews for its handling dynamics and performance, bringing Mazda’s mojo sufficiently into the 21st century. Only 4,500 MAZDASPEED Protegés were produced.

http://www.autowp.ru/mazda/protege/87517/pictures/zdomvk/

MAZDASPEED Protegé '2003 4500 экземпляров