A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWhElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 747,500ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW🔧 309 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceRD6
⛽Fuel EconomyRD6
🛡SafetyD-Max Extended Cab
📦PracticalityRD6
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
D-Max Extended Cab starts ZAR 242,800 cheaperD-Max Extended Cab from ZAR 504,700 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
309 Nm
Engine Size
3000 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
12.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
232 mm
225 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1200 l
Airbags
3
2
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2005 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D-Max Extended Cab remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
RD6
+14 pts
Efficiency
RD6
+40 pts
Safety
D-Max Extended Cab
+11 pts
Practicality
RD6
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Extended Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index 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?
D-Max Extended Cab
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
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African D-Max Extended Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Extended Cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Gross Combined Mass Kg
6000 kg
-
Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1930 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Length
5333 mm
5260 mm
Width
1870 mm
1900 mm
Height
1790 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
232 mm
225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
1930 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
1005 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
6.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1200 l
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1028 mm
Front Legroom
-
912 mm
Rear Legroom
-
951 mm
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
High Mounting
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link independent
Front Spring Type
High Mounting
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
MacPherson independent
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
-
Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link independent
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
-
Suspension
High Mounting
-
Suspension Height
High Ride
-
Track Front Rear Mm
1570 / 1570
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Load Bed Length
1805 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1530 mm
-
Climate Control
Automatic, Dual Zone
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Electric tailgate release
Automatic Headlamps
LED
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Automatic, Dual Zone
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic, Dual Zone
-
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Partial Leather
-
Side Steps
Std, Black
-
Spare Wheel
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
T145/80 R18
Air Conditioning
Automatic, Dual Zone
Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Bumper
Body Colour
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
490 mm
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1805 mm
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1530 mm
-
Manual Aircon
Automatic, Dual Zone
-
Oil Pan Guard
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Bumper
Body Colour
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Final Drive Ratio
3.727
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
Alloy 18 x 7.5J-33
17
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Front & Rear
-
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
3.0 DDI LSE A/T 4X2
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Std (3.5T)
-
TPMS
Standard
Indirect
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Bakkie towing support
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
4JJ3
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
57 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
181.3 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
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6 Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gear Ratio 1st
3.600
-
Gear Ratio 2nd
2.090
-
Gear Ratio 3rd
1.488
-
Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
-
Gear Ratio 5th
0.687
-
Gear Ratio 6th
0.580
-
Gear Ratio Reverse
3.732
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
76
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
330 km
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Airbags
3
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Front Side Airbags
Standard
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
LED
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Front & Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front & Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
D-Max Extended Cab
RD6
Seat Material
Partial Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Partial Leather
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Extended Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
D-Max Extended Cab
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
81/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆RIDDARA RD6
leads the catalogue index with 71 pts
vs 60 pts for D-Max Extended Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, RD6 leads. However, D-Max Extended Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This D-Max Extended Cab and RD6 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max Extended Cab 55 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: D-Max Extended Cab 50 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Extended Cab 54 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: D-Max Extended Cab 81 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Extended Cab 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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