The rally racing series is back, with more drivers, cars and tracks than in the preceding games. Players can choose from a variety of game modes including V-Rally 3 Mode, time runs in Time Attack mode or time limited challenge runs in Challenge Mode, the last two also being available for up to four players taking turns in multiplayer mode. But the main goal is to defeat every racer on the rally circuit and become champion.
Players can view the race from inside the car or behind it as they scream through different environments at different times of day and night as they try to become the best rally racer. The game features 80 drivers, 48 tracks across six countries, and 20 cars for players to beat and unlock.
The game also has two championships to earn: the 1.6 liter 2WD championship and the 2 liter 4WD championship.