Hot Wheels HW Dirt 2026: Collector’s Guide
Quick answer: HW Dirt is the 2026 Hot Wheels mainline’s rally and off-road segment – ten mud-pluggers including the ’70 Escort RS1600, new Audi TT Safari and Aston Martin DB5 Safari castings, and the ’23 Ram 1500 Super Treasure Hunt.
Rally heritage runs deep in South Africa – the Castrol and Sasol rallies were national events – so HW Dirt speaks our language. The 2026 segment mixes proper rally icons with safari-style exotics, and it hides one of the year’s most South African chases: a Ram bakkie STH. Full year: 2026 mainline guide.
The 2026 HW Dirt line-up
| # | Model | Mainline # | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | El Segundo Rallye | 145 | Two colours |
| 2/10 | Mazda Autozam | 146 | Kei-truck monster |
| 3/10 | ’70 Ford Escort RS1600 | 161 | Two colours; rally legend |
| 4/10 | Duck N’ Roll | 174 | Two colours; the famous duck |
| 5/10 | Lil’ Roar | 194 | Fantasy off-roader |
| 6/10 | Hyper Rocker | 212 | Rock-crawler |
| 7/10 | ’21 Ford Bronco | 213 | White release |
| 8/10 | 2019 Audi TT Safari | 223 | New for 2026; lifted rally TT |
| 9/10 | ’23 Ram 1500 | 234 | Super Treasure Hunt; Spectraflame purple |
| 10/10 | Aston Martin DB5 Safari Edition | 243 | New for 2026; rally-prepped Bond car |
Highlights
Aston Martin DB5 Safari Edition (new casting) takes the most famous movie car ever and raises the suspension – a safari-rally DB5 with spotlights. Love it or not, it will be remembered. 2019 Audi TT Safari (new casting) channels the real safari-build trend. The ’70 Escort RS1600 is the purist’s pick – the Mk1 Escort won everything in period, including in South African hands. The ’23 Ram 1500 STH is the chase – details in Super Treasure Hunts 2026.
SA notes
Off-road segments always do well locally. Singles at R40 – R90; the Ram STH at R600 – R1 500 when it surfaces. If rally is your focus across brands, see the Matchbox MBX Rally guide too. Market levels: 2026 price guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hot Wheels HW Dirt segment?
HW Dirt is a ten-slot 2026 Hot Wheels mainline segment for rally and off-road machinery: the '70 Ford Escort RS1600, Mazda Autozam, '21 Ford Bronco, new 2019 Audi TT Safari and Aston Martin DB5 Safari castings, with the '23 Ram 1500 as Super Treasure Hunt.
Which 2026 HW Dirt model is the Super Treasure Hunt?
The 2023 Ram 1500 (number 9 of 10, mainline number 234) is the HW Dirt Super Treasure Hunt for 2026, in Spectraflame purple. Bakkie chases perform especially well on the South African market.
What are the new castings in HW Dirt 2026?
Two standout debuts: the 2019 Audi TT Safari (a lifted, rally-raid style TT) and the Aston Martin DB5 Safari Edition – a rally-prepped take on the most famous Bond car, closing the segment at number 10.
Is the Ford Escort RS1600 in the 2026 mainline?
Yes – the 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 appears in HW Dirt (mainline number 161) in two colours. The Mk1 Escort has deep South African rally and racing history, making it a local favourite.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.