Subaru Impreza Hatchback
GH3Stock varies — page stays liveThe GH3 chassis is the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) layout of the 1.5-liter Impreza Hatchback. Sharing the EL15 boxer engine, this chassis integrates Subaru's signature Symmetrical AWD system, delivering significantly improved grip, traction, and control in adverse weather conditions.
Engine
EL15 DOHC Boxer
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
4WD
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 / 4ATGH3EL15 DOHC Boxer1,498 cc4WD5MT / 4AT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,415 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,290 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
GH3-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 GH3
What is the primary difference between the GH2 and GH3 Imprezas?
The primary difference is the drivetrain: the GH2 is front-wheel drive (FF), while the GH3 features Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD).
Does the GH3 manual transmission feature a dual-range gearbox?
Yes, manual transmission versions of the 1.5L AWD (GH3) in several markets, including Japan, featured a dual-range (Hi/Lo) transfer case.