Subaru Impreza Hatchback
GH2Stock varies — page stays liveThe GH2 chassis represents the front-wheel-drive (FF) entry-level model of the third-generation Impreza Hatchback. Equipped with a 1.5-liter EL15 engine, it provides a lightweight package with a low center of gravity, balancing fuel efficiency with Subaru's famous handling characteristics.
Engine
EL15 DOHC Boxer
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Subaru Impreza Hatchback — representative 3rd Gen (GH) imageChassis variants of the Impreza Hatchback
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
GH2EL15 DOHC Boxer1,498 ccFF5MT / 4AT
GH3EL15 DOHC Boxer1,498 cc4WD5MT / 4ATDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,415 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,220 kg
Shipping volume
11.33 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
GH2-XXXXXXJun 2007 – Dec 2011Standard Production
Import eligibility by country (2007–2011)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the GH2
What engine is featured in the GH2?
The GH2 Impreza Hatchback is equipped with the 1.5-liter EL15 naturally aspirated DOHC boxer engine.
Is the Subaru Impreza GH2 an all-wheel-drive car?
No, the GH2 chassis code specifically denotes the Front-Wheel Drive (FF) version of the 1.5-liter Impreza Hatchback.