The demo gives you 3 tracks and 3 race types to try out.
Firstly there’s the point-to-point, against-the-clock action that’s a hallmark of the series. The demo pits you and your Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX against a testing Italian rally stage. This mode is also playable in multiplayer.
Secondly, test your nerve in off-road racing as you race against 9 fearsome AI drivers in a CORR class 1 buggy packing 650bhp.
Finally, take on the rally legend himself, Colin McRae, in a Subaru Impreza – the race is on a twisting tarmac crossover track in Germany.
Graphically, the game has improved greatly over Colin McRae 2005 especially with the added Direct3D 9 bloom and HDR which allows more realistic lighting effects. Also, the damage engine has been improved allowing the car to be deformed and damaged via the inclusion of soft body physics on vehicles.