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Decision summary
Omoda C5 SHS vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
C5 SHS and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
C5 SHS starts ZAR 277,600 cheaperC5 SHS from ZAR 469,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C5 SHS
RD6
Maximum Power
C5 SHS105 kW @ 5200 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
C5 SHS215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
C5 SHS1500 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
C5 SHS20.4 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
C5 SHS145 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Omoda C5 SHS
C5 SHS
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C5 SHS
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C5 SHS
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
C5 SHS
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C5 SHS range
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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
SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1546 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Length
4400 mm
5260 mm
Width
1830 mm
1900 mm
Height
1590 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
372 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2052 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
506 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
5.1 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
951 mm
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1079 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Self-Charging Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
105 kW @ 5200 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
215 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
309 Nm
Combined Power
165 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
295 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Front, integrated with hybrid transaxle
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
1-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
175 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
195 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
1.55 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
LFP
Battery Voltage
350 V
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
Yes
Yes
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Gearbox
1 DHT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
DHT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
23.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
More than 1000 km
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
330 km
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
-
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Ownership Role
range-specific
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
469900
747500
Starting Price Zar
469900
747500
Spec
C5 SHS
RD6
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 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 C5 SHS 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: C5 SHS 51 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: C5 SHS 82 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: C5 SHS 94 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: C5 SHS 52 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: C5 SHS 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RD6 leads by 2 points
C5 SHS 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
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
C5 SHS
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
82/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 69 pts for C5 SHS
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, C5 SHS may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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