If you want a truly sporty vehicle that also offers cargo space, the Mazda Protege5 should be your next stop. Its a fun, inexpensive vehicle with decent cargo space. Another plus is its precise handling, even on very sharp corners. To top it off it has been given a 5/5 reliability rating with minimal problems reported. As expert reviewer Jim Flammang states in his review of the Protege5, "Mazda has packed a lot of value into a small package."