Subaru Impreza Hatchback
GH3Stock varies — page stays liveThe GH3 chassis is the all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant of the 1.5-liter third-generation Impreza Hatchback. Equipped with Subaru's famous Symmetrical AWD system, it offers enhanced handling stability and grip in inclement weather conditions compared to its front-wheel-drive sibling.
Engine
EL15 1.5L DOHC
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 1.5L DOHC1,498 ccFF5MT / 4ATGH3EL15 1.5L DOHC1,498 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-AXXXXXXJun 2007 – Sep 2008Applied Model A
GH3-BXXXXXXOct 2008 – Aug 2009Applied Model B
GH3-CXXXXXXSep 2009 – Jun 2010Applied Model C
GH3-DXXXXXXJul 2010 – Dec 2011Applied Model D
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GH3 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 GH3
How does the AWD system affect the weight of the GH3?
The inclusion of the Symmetrical AWD drivetrain increases the curb weight of the GH3 by approximately 70 kg compared to the FWD GH2.
Does the GH3 manual transmission feature a low-range selector?
Yes, manual transmission versions of the 1.5-liter AWD Impreza (GH3) in certain markets, such as Japan and Europe, came equipped with a dual-range transfer case featuring a high/low ratio lever.