Seems to be another lazy yearly rehash.
To be fair, it's going to be a bit more than the yearly, bare-bones rally game we're used to. Information from IGN:
"The latest entry in the series will feature a new Career Challenge mode, where the player will compete in 20 different types of racing events, including Challenges, Cups, SuperCups, Shields and Championships.
As always, the title will feature a ton of stages to race through (this time more than 300 in nine worldwide locations), plus a huge assortment of cars, including the Volkswagen Golf MK5, Toyota Celica GT-FOUR, Lancia Stratos, Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, Alfetta GTV Turbodelta, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII, Peugeot 206, 205 T16 Evo2 and the VW Beetle RSi.
Codemasters is also enhancing the already-impressive Colin McRae engine with even more damage and scenery effects, as well as improved camera modes. The game will also support head-to-head rallying for up to eight players online."