Colin McRae Rally 3 offers a solid frame rate, and cars move along at convincing speeds. Cockpits are detailed, and exteriors offer deformable bodies. Even your front hood will come up during races, and cars can get quite banged up.
Sound effects are solid, and very similar to RalliSport Challenge's. Music is adequate for the task, and overall, graphics and sound, while not astonishing, are very well done, and provide a fast, visceral racing experience.