2002 Mazda Protegé 5 Road Test
If you know a thing or two about cars, you've probably had a friend ask you, "Which new car should I buy?" After all, with well over 250 models of cars, light trucks and SUVs in the Canadian market, buying a new vehicle can be confusing. Fortunately, my colleague has actually narrowed her choices down to two models. Unfortunately, they are both so good it will be a difficult decision. One consideration is the Acura 1.7 EL while the other is a Mazda Protegé 5. Her choice of these two cars seemed strange at first, as I've always considered Acura a premium brand and Mazda, with exception to the fabulous Millennia, not. That said, by my friend's interpretation, the new Protegé 5 has acquired premium brand status - and after living with one for a week, it's not hard to appreciate why.