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Subaru Impreza Hatchback

GH2Stock varies — page stays live

The GH2 chassis represents the front-wheel-drive (FF) configuration of the third-generation Impreza Hatchback. Equipped with the naturally aspirated 1.5-liter EL15 Boxer engine, it prioritizes fuel economy and light weight over all-wheel traction, making it ideal for urban commuting.

Engine
EL15 1.5L DOHC
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / 4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Subaru Impreza Hatchback GH2Subaru Impreza Hatchback — representative 3rd gen (GH) image

Chassis variants of the Impreza Hatchback

GH2EL15 1.5L DOHC1,498 ccFF5MT / 4AT
GH3EL15 1.5L DOHC1,498 cc4WD5MT / 4AT

Dimensions & 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-AXXXXXXJun 2007 – Sep 2008Applied Model A
GH2-BXXXXXXOct 2008 – Aug 2009Applied Model B
GH2-CXXXXXXSep 2009 – Jun 2010Applied Model C
GH2-DXXXXXXJul 2010 – Dec 2011Applied Model D

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GH2 was produced 2007–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

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).
What type of engine is in the GH2 Impreza?
It features the 1.5-liter EL15 four-cylinder DOHC Boxer engine.