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Decision summary
Dongfeng 06 vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
06 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
06 starts ZAR 147,600 cheaper06 from ZAR 599,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
06
RD6
Maximum Power
06200 kW
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
06340 Nm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
06Not Applicable
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
060 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
060 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Dongfeng 06
06 E3
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
06
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
RD6
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
06
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
06
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Current launch specification
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Electric crossover SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
06
RD6
Length
4670 mm
5260 mm
Width
1900 mm
1900 mm
Height
1617 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2775 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2330 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
951 mm
Spec
06
RD6
Engine
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
200 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Front
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
185 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.5 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Yes
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
77.3 kWh
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
73.4 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
520 km
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
11 kW
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
120 kW
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
06
RD6
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Regenerative-braking paddles
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Regenerative-braking paddles
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
06
RD6
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
CCS2 / Type 2
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
DC fast charging | AC charging
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
0
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
520
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
14.9
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
390 km
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
442 km
330 km
Spec
06
RD6
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Yes
No
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
No
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
06
RD6
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Spec
06
RD6
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
06
RD6
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Spec
06
RD6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.8
8
Touchscreen
12.8
8
Spec
06
RD6
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
06
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal | Eco | Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
16.0 deg
Spec
06
RD6
Tyre Size
235/50 R20
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
20
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
06
RD6
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent
Spec
06
RD6
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
06
RD6
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
06
RD6
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
699900
747500
Starting Price Zar
699900
747500
Spec
06
RD6
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This 06 and RD6 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 06 77 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: 06 90 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: 06 92 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: 06 55 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs RD6 not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
06 leads by 7 points
06 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
06
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
55/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexDongfeng 06
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 06 leads. However, RD6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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