Protege DX, SE, LX, ES, Protege5, MP3 Racingbeat, MSP MazdaSpeed

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World models
What was available where in the world ?

Those listings are meant as examples.. I cannot possibly list any model that was available in any country on the globe, please understand that.

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USA / Canada

1999 models

Protegé (4 door)
Drive	Engine	Model	Transmission
FWD	ZM-DE 78 kw @ 5500 rpm	DX, SE	5 MT
			4 AT
	FP-DE 90 kw @ 6000 rpm	LX (picture look above)	5 MT
			4 AT

2001 Facelift models (replaced the 1999/2000 models)

Protegé5 (5 door)
Drive	Engine	Model	Transmission
FWD	FS-DE 96 kw @ 6000 rpm	Protegé 5	5 MT
			4 AT

Protegé (4 door)
Drive	Engine	Model	Transmission
FWD	FS-DE 96 kw @ 6000 rpm	DX, LX (4/100 lug pattern)	5 MT
			4 AT
		ES (USA) (5/114.3 lug pattern) ES (Canada) (5/114.3 lug pattern / misses some of the US model features: 16" alloys, rear disc brakes and the trunk spoiler) the ES GT trim level adds these features plus Moonroof, ABS and air conditioning )	5 MT
			4 AT
	FS-DE 103 kw @ 6000 rpm	MP3 (developed by Racing Beat)	5 MT

2003 models added

Protegé (4 door)
Drive	Engine	Model	Transmission
FWD	FS-DET 125 kw @ 6000 rpm	MSP (Mazdaspeed Protegé) 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Official production numbers: 600 Spicy Orange 1150 Black Mica 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Official production numbers: 1150 Titanium Gray Metallic 600 Blazing Yellow Mica 500 Sunlight Silver Metallic 500 Laser Blue Mica (Unconfirmed inofficial numbers: 550 Titanium Gray Metallic 850 Blazing Yellow Mica 550 Laser Blue Mica 825 Sunlight Silver Metallic)	5 MT

Official News from Mazda USA on the Protegé
1998		Introduction of the all-new third-generation (3rd Gen) Protegé as a 1999 model. The Protegé receives Ultra Low Emission Vehicle status in California.
1999		Review by New Car Test Drive.
1999		Mazda Protegé DX named "Best New Car" under $13,000 by Kiplinger’s New Cars and Trucks 1999 Buyers Guide.
1999		Consumers Digest names the MX-5 Miata, Protegé, and B-Series Truck to its 1999 "Best Buy" list.
1999		Protegé named "Best New Family Sedan (Under $25,000)" by Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
2000		Car and Driver ranks Mazda Protegé ES "#1 Compact Sedan."
2001		Read the story of the MP3, produced by Racing Beat.
2001		Review on the MP3 by Canadian Driver.
2001		Introduction of the Mazda Protegé5 as a 2002 model.
2002		MNAO launches MAZDASPEED performance badge.
2002		Mazda introduces the 2003 Protegé model line.
2002		Mazda introduces turbocharged MAZDASPEED Protegé as a 2003 model.
2002		MAZDASPEED Protegé, parts, accessories, and merchandise go on sale at Mazda’s exclusive MAZDASPEED dealers.
2002		Mazda introduces the 2003 Protegé5
2002		Mazda announces the 2003 Mazdaspeed Protegé
2003		Mazda introduces the *2003.5 MAZDASPEED* Protegé.**
Brochures
2000		Mazda Protegé 2000 (snapshot+specs)
2002		Mazda Protegé 2002 brochure
2002		Mazda Protegé 2002 Accessory
2002		Mazda Protegé5 2002 brochure
2002		Mazda Protegé5 2002 brochure scanned RAR/JPG
2002		Mazda Protegé5 2002 Accessory
2003		Mazda Protegé 2003 brochure USA
2003		Mazda Protegé 2003 brochure Canada
2003		Mazda Protegé 2003 brochure Accessory
2003		Mazda Protegé5 2003 brochure USA
2003		Mazda Protegé5 2003 brochure Canada
2003		Mazda Protegé5 2003 brochure Accessory
2003		Mazdaspeed Protegé 2003 brochure Canada
2003		Mazdaspeed Protegé 2003.5 brochure USA
Various
2003		MazdaSpeed Protegé FAQ
2003		MazdaSpeed Protegé 2003 VIN list
2003		MazdaSpeed Protege 2003 Technical specifications
2003.5		MazdaSpeed Protegé 2003.5 VIN list
2003.5		MazdaSpeed Protege 2003.5 Technical specifications