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Subaru Impreza

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The GH3 chassis combines the 1.5-liter EL15 boxer engine with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system. This layout offers superior traction and handling in poor weather conditions, making it a popular choice in snowy regions.

Engine
EL15 DOHC
Displacement
1,498 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
4AT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Subaru Impreza GH3Subaru Impreza — representative 3rd Gen (GH) image

Chassis variants of the Impreza

GH2EL15 DOHC1,498 ccFF4AT / 5MT
GH3EL15 DOHC1,498 cc4WD4AT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,415 mm
Width
1,740 mm
Height
1,475 mm
Weight
1,300 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
GH3-1XXXXXXJun 2007 – Aug 2009Applied Model A-B (Pre-facelift)
GH3-2XXXXXXSep 2009 – Dec 2011Applied Model C-D (Facelift)

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

Does the manual transmission GH3 feature dual-range gearing?
Yes, manual transmission (5MT) variants of the JDM and European-spec GH3 Imprezas often come equipped with a dual-range sub-transmission (low-range selector) for added climbing versatility.
What engine oil viscosity is recommended for the GH3 EL15 engine?
The manufacturer generally recommends 0W-20 oil for fuel efficiency, but 5W-30 is also commonly used and recommended for high-load or warmer climate operation.