The Mazda Protege5 is a sporty, five-door hatchback from the Japanese auto manufacturer Mazda. It was produced from 2002 to 2003 and features a stylish design, sporty handling, good fuel economy and a spacious interior. The Protege5 was the highest trim level of the Mazda Protege, which had three other trim levels. The Protege5 was powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produced 130 horsepower.