New transmission for Mazda

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1999 include a new four-speed
automatic transmission that
provides smoother and better
timed shifis, and new standard
I4-inch tires on all) models
(replacing 13-inch tires).
Anti-lock brakes are not
available on DX models, but
they are now optional on SE
niodels as well as LX Protgges.
One disappointment: 1X
Proreges no jonger have stan-
dard four wheel disc brakes ~-
trone dise/rear drum brakes are
now standard on all Proteges.
Inside, the Protege is a new
dashboard which distinguishes
itself by its simplicity. There are
no sharp edges or gimmicky
add-ons, with the possible
exception of some unusual per-
forated vinyl padding around
the center console, and on the
passenger's dashboard and
armrests. | Eked it, but Pm not
sure everyone will, (Ie must be
part of that “different from the
mainstream” thing. )

Base price: $14,870

Price as tested: $15,515

Type: four-door, five-passenger

compact sedan

Layout: transverse

cngine/front-wheel-drive

Engine: 1.6-litre four-cylinder,

DOKC, 16 valves

Horsepower: 105 @ 5500
rp.m.

Torque: 107 @ 4000 rp.m.

Transmission: five-speed man-

front

The round instruments are
larger than before as are the
diabipe heating contrals. “Lhe
front seats offer excellent later-
Mf support, and manual window
winders require very Hitile effort
to operate, At the rear is anew
centre three potit seathelt. I
had pvo small complaints: the
folding rear seatbacks are not
lockable, and the rear head
restraints are fixed, not height-
adjustable.

Nor scen, but very impor-
tant to the car's: crashworthi-
ness are new H-shaped. steel
structures in the floor, roof and
cabin sides. These are in addi-
tion to the front and rear erum-
ple zones and new rear door
locking pins which help to stop
them flying open ina crash.

For a base price of $14,370,
DX models include dual
airbags, variable-assist. power
scerIng. 185/65R-14 inch
tires, dual mirrors, fixed inter-
mitrent Wipers, tilt steering
wheel, and nwo cupholders.

For $15,315, SE models

ual (four-speed automatic)
Wheelbase: 2610 mm (102.7
in.) .
Length: 4420 mm (174.0 in.)
Width: 1705 mm (67.1 in.)
Fuel consumption: City —
8.5 1/100 km (33 mp.g.);
Hwy — 6.7 1/100 ke 143
m.p-8-)

Warranty: Complete — three
years/80,000 km; Powertrain
— five years/100,000 km

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Talking Hand: Puppetry Theatre,
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Contest deadline is Oct. 2 1998 so get those entries in right away!

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addoa standard: AM/FM/CD
stereo and digital lock, 60,40
folding rear scatback, integrat
ed rear seat head restraints, and
trunk light.

Sedan or Wagon

Yop-of the line Lx
Proteges, which start) at
SEZ YS, add a standard 1.8
litre fourevlinder
tachomerer, power windows,

1999 Legacy

142 HP, 2.2L engine A

All wheel crive
Four channel ABS
Air conditioning

Power locks & windows

Split rear seat
80 watt arn/fm
cassette

15” alloy wineeis

Heated power mirror:

Plus much more

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BC's drive to save lives.

engine,

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power door Jocks and central
locking, cruise conirod, upgrad
ed doth upholstery, adpetable
driver's seat, power imirrors,
tront mittdguards, and chrome
eshaust. tip. Note that many
popular features are available
only on the LX model, inglud-
Ing cruise control, pawer win-
dows, power door locks,

height adjustable driver's seat,
power mirrors, and tachomerer.

Mv overaliimpression of the
1999 Protege is one of gitaliny,
roominess, sporty handling,
and practicalitn. With a little
more exposure, unis lively ditthe
sedan may one dav enjoy the
lunclight of its Japanese com-
petitors.

+PDt & freight,
MSRP.

as BriTIsH
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