The 2013 Polaris RZR lineup captured an important stage in the development of the sport side-by-side. Buyers could choose from compact 50-inch trail machines, the wider RZR S, two different four-seat models and the high-performance RZR XP 900.
Polaris did not introduce an entirely new RZR platform for 2013. Instead, it expanded the number of configurations and refined the existing vehicles with features including Electronic Power Steering, Engine Braking System, VersaTrac Turf Mode, revised suspension springs and several distinctive Limited Edition packages.
The result was one of the broadest recreational side-by-side lineups available at the time. For more context on how these machines fit into the brand’s development, see our complete history of the Polaris RZR.
2013 Polaris RZR Models
| Model | Width | Seats | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZR 570 | 50 inches | 2 | Compact trail riding |
| RZR 800 | 50 inches | 2 | Original trail-width RZR |
| RZR S 800 | Approximately 60 inches | 2 | Wider recreational trail and dune riding |
| RZR 4 800 | Approximately 60 inches | 4 | Four-passenger recreation |
| RZR XP 900 | 64 inches | 2 | High-performance riding |
| RZR XP 4 900 | 64 inches | 4 | Four-seat high-performance riding |
2013 Polaris RZR 570
The Polaris RZR 570 was the entry point into the adult RZR family. Its 50-inch width allowed it to fit on many width-restricted ATV trails, while its single-cylinder ProStar engine provided a more modern alternative to the original RZR 800 platform.
The most significant version for 2013 was the RZR 570 Trail Limited Edition. It combined Electronic Power Steering with Engine Braking System and VersaTrac Turf Mode. The selectable Turf Mode unlocked the rear differential, helping the vehicle make tighter turns while reducing tire scrub and damage to sensitive ground.
The Trail Limited Edition also included a glove box, high- and low-beam headlights and a removable one-gallon dry-storage container beneath the hood-access panel. Polaris also offered the storage case as an accessory for certain earlier RZR 800 models.
2013 Polaris RZR 800
The RZR 800 continued the basic formula established by the original 2008 RANGER RZR: a twin-cylinder engine, two seats and a trail-friendly 50-inch chassis.
For 2013, Polaris fitted the RZR 800 with dual-rate suspension springs intended to help maintain ground clearance across a wider range of vehicle loads. EPS-equipped two-seat RZR 800 models also received Engine Braking System.
Available RZR 800 Limited Edition colors included Nuclear Sunset, Sunset Red, Polaris Pursuit Camo and Blue Fire with EPS. The standard model was offered in Indy Red.
2013 Polaris RZR S 800
The Polaris RZR S 800 provided a wider stance and additional suspension travel than the 50-inch RZR models. It was designed for riders who valued stability and suspension performance more than access to width-restricted trails.
Two prominent 2013 Limited Editions were offered:
- Blue Fire/Orange: Blue Fire bodywork, matching suspension springs, custom seats, Maxxis Bighorn tires, Black Crusher aluminum wheels and FOX Podium X shocks.
- Orange/White: White Lightning and Orange Madness bodywork, an Orange Madness cab frame and suspension components, custom seats, Bighorn tires, Black Crusher wheels and FOX Podium X shocks.
See the separate 2013 RZR S 800 Limited Edition guide for photos and complete package details.
2013 Polaris RZR 4 800
The RZR 4 800 brought four-passenger seating to the established 800-class platform. It was less powerful than the XP 4 900, but it offered families and groups a more accessible four-seat recreational RZR.
For 2013, Polaris offered a Blue Fire/Orange Limited Edition equipped with Electronic Power Steering. The RZR 4 800 represented the original branch of the four-seat sport UTV category that Polaris had established with the first production RZR 4.
2013 Polaris RZR XP 900
The Polaris RZR XP 900 remained the performance leader of the regular 2013 lineup. Its 875cc ProStar twin produced a claimed 88 horsepower, while its 64-inch chassis and trailing-arm rear suspension gave it far more capability in dunes, desert terrain and rough trails than the earlier RZR 800 platforms.
Changes for 2013 included a wet-sump engine that simplified oil changes, revised shifting intended to make it easier to move the transmission out of Park and a flatter rear cargo box that provided more usable storage space.
The most suspension-focused version was the Black/White Walker Evans Limited Edition with EPS. It featured large 2.5-inch Walker Evans Racing shocks, Maxxis Bighorn tires, Black Crusher wheels, custom seats and model-specific graphics.
Polaris also offered Orange Madness/Blue and Stealth Black/Evasive Green versions. Complete equipment lists and photos are available in our 2013 RZR XP 900 Limited Edition guide.
Two additional White Lightning XP 900 EPS Limited Editions arrived later in the model year with Orange Madness/Blue or Evasive Green accents. Those machines are covered separately in Polaris Announces Two Limited Edition RZRs.
2013 Polaris RZR XP 4 900
The RZR XP 4 900 combined the XP platform’s 88-horsepower ProStar engine and trailing-arm rear suspension with seating for four. It offered substantially more performance than the RZR 4 800 and helped establish the long-wheelbase, four-seat configuration as an important part of the high-performance UTV market.
A Black/White/Red Limited Edition with EPS was offered for 2013.
2013 RZR XP 900 H.O. Jagged X Edition
Polaris expanded the 2013 range again with the RZR XP 900 H.O. Jagged X Edition. Rather than functioning as a conventional four-seater, the Jagged X used the longer chassis with storage boxes behind the front seats.
Its High Output engine produced a claimed 94 horsepower, and the package included competition-inspired equipment developed with the championship-winning Jagged X racing team. The unusual combination of additional storage, a longer wheelbase and higher output made it one of the most distinctive factory XP 900 models.
Limited Edition Colors and Equipment
Color-matched frames, suspension springs, control arms and trailing arms were major elements of the 2013 Limited Edition strategy. Depending on the model, buyers could also get EPS, premium shocks, aluminum wheels, upgraded tires, cut-and-sew seats and model-specific graphics.
These packages were more than simple color changes, but equipment varied significantly between models. The separate RZR S 800 and RZR XP 900 Limited Edition pages remain the best resources for identifying the features included with a particular color combination.
Why the 2013 Polaris RZR Lineup Mattered
The 2013 lineup showed how quickly the RZR family had expanded. Only a few years after the original 50-inch RZR arrived, Polaris offered buyers multiple widths, engine platforms and seating configurations.
The RZR 570 and RZR 800 served riders who needed a 50-inch trail machine. The RZR S 800 added width and suspension performance. The RZR 4 800 made room for four, while the XP 900 and XP 4 900 represented the high-performance end of the range.
The XP 900 was especially important. Its ProStar engine, trailing-arm suspension and 64-inch stance helped establish the basic architecture that would influence later RZR XP models. UTVGuide.net subsequently used a 2013 RZR XP 900 as a multipurpose project and race vehicle, documented in our 2013 RZR XP 900 long-term review and 2013 King of the Hammers race report.
2013 Polaris RZR Lineup FAQ
What RZR models did Polaris offer for 2013?
The principal adult models were the RZR 570, RZR 800, RZR S 800, RZR 4 800, RZR XP 900 and RZR XP 4 900. Polaris also released several Limited Editions and the specialized RZR XP 900 H.O. Jagged X Edition.
Which 2013 Polaris RZR models were 50 inches wide?
The RZR 570 and standard RZR 800 were the primary 50-inch trail models in the 2013 lineup.
How much horsepower did the 2013 RZR XP 900 have?
The regular RZR XP 900 produced a claimed 88 horsepower. The later RZR XP 900 H.O. Jagged X Edition increased claimed output to 94 horsepower.
What was new on the 2013 RZR XP 900?
Updates included a wet-sump engine, easier shifting out of Park and a flatter cargo box. Polaris also expanded the selection of EPS and Limited Edition models.
What was the difference between the RZR 4 800 and RZR XP 4 900?
Both carried four people, but the XP 4 900 used the more powerful ProStar 900 engine and the higher-performance XP chassis with trailing-arm rear suspension. The RZR 4 800 continued with the earlier 800-class platform.
