Subaru Impreza
GH3Stock varies — page stays liveThe GH3 chassis is the all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant of the 1.5-liter third-generation Impreza hatchback. Combining the EL15 boxer engine with Subaru's Symmetrical AWD, it offers superior grip and stability in inclement weather compared to its front-wheel-drive counterpart.
Engine
EL15 DOHC Boxer
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Subaru Impreza — representative 3rd gen (GH) imageChassis variants of the Impreza
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
1,310 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
GH3-002XXXXXXJun 2007 – Sep 2008Applied Model A
GH3-010XXXXXXOct 2008 – Aug 2009Applied Model B
GH3-015XXXXXXSep 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 GH3
Does the 5-speed manual GH3 feature a dual-range transfer case?
Yes, manual transmission versions of the AWD 1.5L Impreza (GH3) in many markets (including Japan and Australia) feature a dual-range sub-transmission with high/low gearing.
What is the typical fuel consumption penalty of the GH3 over the GH2?
Due to the added weight and mechanical drag of the Symmetrical AWD system, the GH3 typically consumes around 1 to 1.5 liters more fuel per 100km than the GH2.