The 22nd Coates Hire Rally Australia was the tenth rally of the 2013 World Rally Championship, held from 12 to 15 September, 2013. Sébastien Ogier won his sixth rally of the season.
The Volkswagen Polo R WRC is a World Rally Car built and operated by Volkswagen Motorsport and based on the Volkswagen Polo for use in the World Rally Championship. The car, which made its début at th
The road-going version of the Volkswagen Polo Mk5 (top) serves as the basis for the Polo R WRC (bottom).
Volkswagen's preparations for their return began in 2012, entering a Škoda Fabia S2000 throughout the season to gain experience running a team.
Sébastien Ogier was the first driver to join Volkswagen Motorsport.