Subaru Impreza
GH2Stock varies — page stays liveThe GH2 chassis represents the front-wheel-drive (FF) configuration of the third-generation Impreza hatchback, powered by the 1.5-liter EL15 naturally aspirated boxer engine. It was popular in Japan and select export markets as a fuel-efficient and accessible commuter option.
Engine
EL15 DOHC Boxer
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Subaru Impreza — representative 3rd gen (GH) imageChassis variants of the Impreza
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
1,240 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
GH2-002XXXXXXJun 2007 – Sep 2008Applied Model A
GH2-020XXXXXXOct 2008 – Aug 2009Applied Model B
GH2-035XXXXXXSep 2009 – Dec 2011Applied Model C & D
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 is the primary difference between the GH2 and GH3 chassis?
The GH2 is front-wheel drive (FF), whereas the GH3 is equipped with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system.
Does the EL15 engine in the GH2 use a timing belt or a timing chain?
The EL15 engine uses a timing belt that typically requires replacement every 100,000 kilometers (approx. 60,000 miles).