Mazda Protege BH
1995–1998 · 4 model years · 3 trims
Photo: 1997–1998 Mazda Protegé sedan front 12.10.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege ES in Sparkle Green Metallic, front right, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege LX by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1997–1998 Mazda Protegé sedan rear 12.10.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege ES in Sparkle Green Metallic, rear right, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997–1998 Mazda Protegé sedan front 12.10.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege ES in Sparkle Green Metallic, front right, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege LX by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997–1998 Mazda Protegé sedan rear 12.10.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Mazda Protege ES in Sparkle Green Metallic, rear right, 08-15-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | |||||||
| DX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $12,595 |
| LX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $13,995 |
| ES Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Miata-derived) | 122 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $15,745 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| DX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $12,595 |
| LX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $13,995 |
| ES Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Miata-derived) | 122 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/33 (29) | $15,745 |
| 1996 | |||||||
| DX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $12,145 |
| LX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $13,445 |
| ES Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Miata-derived) | 122 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $15,145 |
| 1995 | |||||||
| DX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $12,435 |
| LX Sedan · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC 16-valve I4 | 92 | 96 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $13,835 |
| ES Sedan · Sedan | 1.8L DOHC 16-valve I4 (Miata-derived) | 122 | 117 lb-ft | 5-speed manual | FWD | 26/35 (30) | $16,585 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.