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Decision summary
LDV D90 vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
D90 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RD6 starts ZAR 152,400 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D90
RD6
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
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?
D90
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
D90
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
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
Seven-seat large SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
D90
RD6
Length
5046 mm
5260 mm
Width
2016 mm
1900 mm
Height
1876 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
951 mm
Spec
D90
RD6
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Applicable
Bore
83 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
175 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 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
D90
RD6
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Standard
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
D90
RD6
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
75
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
824.18
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
330 km
Spec
D90
RD6
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
D90
RD6
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
D90
RD6
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
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
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Automatic
Spec
D90
RD6
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3
8
Touchscreen
12.3
8
Spec
D90
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
D90
RD6
Approach Angle
28 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
25 deg
26 deg
Wading Depth
550 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Standard
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
16.0 deg
Spec
D90
RD6
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
20
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
D90
RD6
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
D90
RD6
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
D90
RD6
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
D90
RD6
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
899900
747500
Starting Price Zar
899900
747500
Spec
D90
RD6
Warranty
5 years / 200000 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 D90 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: D90 82 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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
D90 leads by 5 points
D90 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
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 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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