The styling of the Protege compact has been updated for 1997, featuring a revised front-end (new bumper, fenders, grille and headlights). On the inside the Protege receives a new instrument panel and door trim.
The All-Sport Package is now standard on 2WD ES and all 4WD models of the MPV. This package adds more aggressive sport utility-like trim pieces to the MPV mini-van.