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2002 Mazda Protege
5.0 
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2002 Mazda Protege5
“The helm points the 5's standard 16-inch wheels and V-rated Dunlop SP Sport rubber with Germanic accuracy.” — Car and Driver   See More Reviews
5.0 
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2002 Volkswagen Golf
“With its hatchback design, the Golf can carry an enormous amount of cargo.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews
4.9 
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta
“The Volkswagen Jetta is beautifully wrought inside and out.” — Automobile   See More Reviews
4.8 
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
“If there's anything great about the Cavalier, it's the powertrain.” — Edmunds.com   See More Reviews
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2002 Chevrolet Prizm
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2002 Daewoo Lanos
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2002 Dodge Neon
“Upgrades to the Neon's interior give the [R/T package] the feel of a small luxury sedan.” — Road & Track   See More Reviews
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2002 Ford Escort
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2002 Ford Focus
“Excellent head and legroom, even in back.” — Motor Trend   See More Reviews
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2002 Honda Civic
“If you're looking for a practical and refined car with a little sporty flair, this one is very hard to beat.” — Car and Driver   See More Reviews
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2002 Honda Insight
“It drives like a normal small car, yet it is one of the most fuel-efficient and cleanest gasoline-powered cars in the world.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews
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2002 Hyundai Accent
“Relatively quiet inside the cabin.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews
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2002 Hyundai Elantra
“Ride and handling are quite good.” — Automobile   See More Reviews
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2002 Kia Rio
“The chassis felt tight. Hit a bump and the expected rattles weren't there.” — USA Today   See More Reviews
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2002 Kia Spectra
“The suspension is impressive for this class of car. Lotus Engineering, creator of exotic, world-class sports cars, tuned the Spectra's suspension to optimize handling and ride quality.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews
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2002 MINI Hardtop
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2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
“Lancer Ralliart is a solid little performer. Though not as quick as the Lancer Evolution, Ralliart provides a satisfying sports-sedan experience for real-world driving chores as well as back-road jaunts.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews
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2002 Mitsubishi Mirage
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2002 Nissan Sentra
“[The SE-R] is just plain fun to drive...a sporty car you can deal with every day.” — Road & Track   See More Reviews
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2002 Pontiac Sunfire
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2002 Saturn S-Series
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2002 Subaru Impreza
“The seats are very comfortable and offer a wide range of adjustment for the driver.” — Woman Motorist   See More Reviews
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2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
“The seats are very comfortable and offer a wide range of adjustment for the driver.” — Woman Motorist   See More Reviews
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2002 Subaru Impreza WRX
“The seats are very comfortable and offer a wide range of adjustment for the driver.” — Woman Motorist   See More Reviews
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2002 Suzuki Aerio
“The Aerio is a swift, gutsy, exceptionally agile little wagon -- an urban street fighter if ever there was one.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews
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2002 Suzuki Aerio SX
“The Aerio is a swift, gutsy, exceptionally agile little wagon -- an urban street fighter if ever there was one.” — Cars.com   See More Reviews
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2002 Suzuki Esteem
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2002 Toyota Corolla
“It may not attract much attention, but the Toyota Corolla is an excellent choice if you want reliable, durable, comfortable transportation.” — New Car Test Drive   See More Reviews
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2002 Toyota Echo
“Base price is appealing.” — Chicago Tribune   See More Reviews
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2002 Toyota Prius
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2002 Volkswagen New Beetle
“Large doors and forward-flipping bucket seats make rear ingress/egress quite manageable.” — Motor Trend   See More Reviews
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