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Motor Trend's Guide to SPORT-COMPACT Performance: NEO Speed Demons

Auto enthusiasts are pretty much all the same when you get right down to it: They all share a passion for high-performance machines that press you into your seat as you apply throttle. They're addicted to a high that's gauged by a speedometer needle and tire smoke. more

Compact Sport Sedans: Dodge Neon SRT-4, Ford SVT Focus, and MazdaSpeed Protege

These compact sport sedans have the competition reaching for the nitrous bottle more

Compact Sport Sedans: Dodge Neon SRT-4, Ford SVT Focus, and MazdaSpeed Protege

These compact sport sedans have the competition reaching for the nitrous bottle more

2003 MazdaSpeed Protégé

In our Sept. 2001 issue, we praised the Mazda MP3 for its outstanding handling, edgy styling, and industry-first factory in-dash MP3 player. But we complained that, at 140 hp, the MP3 didn't have the beans to compete with the 160-200 horses common in this class. more

2003 MazdaSpeed Protégé

In our Sept. 2001 issue, we praised the Mazda MP3 for its outstanding handling, edgy styling, and industry-first factory in-dash MP3 player. But we complained that, at 140 hp, the MP3 didn't have the beans to compete with the 160-200 horses common in this class. more

2001 Mazda Protege MP3

First Look: Mazda's try at a sporty, budget-minded coupe. more

2001 Mazda Protege MP3

First Look: Mazda's try at a sporty, budget-minded coupe. more

2003 Toyota Matrix, 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX, 2002 Mazda Protege5

The Next Bandwagons: Three sizeable, sporty, SUV alternatives more

Road Test: 2001 Mazda MP3

More performance, plus high-tech audio, juice up the Protege more

1999 Mazda Protege - First Drive

Mazda has totally recast its entry-level sedan for '99. Now based on the "narrow" 626 platform so... more