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Decision summary
BAIC B40 Plus vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
B40 Plus starts ZAR 48,000 cheaperB40 Plus from ZAR 699,500 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
B40 Plus
RD6
Maximum Power
B40 Plus165 kW @ 5500 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
B40 Plus380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
B40 Plus1998 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
B40 Plus9.0 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
B40 Plus210 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
BAIC B40 Plus
Honor Edition
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
B40 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2021
2026
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Length
4630 mm
5260 mm
Width
1925 mm
1900 mm
Height
1871 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1045 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
951 mm
Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Gearbox
8AT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
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Spec
B40 Plus
RD6
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
699500
747500
Starting Price Zar
699500
747500
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus 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: B40 Plus 71 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 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
RD6 leads by 10 points
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while B40 Plus remains close.
Performance
B40 Plus +2
Efficiency
RD6 +49
Safety
B40 Plus +14
Practicality
RD6 +20
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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