> it's like how so many buy and tune WRXs, but don't actually take it to gravel roads.

For good reason, they're not built for it. A relatively stock WRX is going to be destroyed after a few outings of hard driving on rough terrain[1]. The WRC winning Subarus[2] were fully built racecars from top to bottom and share only styling with the ones sold at dealerships. They're very fun and capable on solid pavement for a cheap car, but the rally pedigree is all marketing.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-o8vuhRok

[2] https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/27996/lot/87/1999-subaru-im...

I mean yeah, stock is one thing, but when WRX owners build it out, it's usually slammed and sometimes embarrassing levels of negative camber. Rally builds are rare, even though the AWD and (for the current gen WRX) the cladding would suit it.