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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Dawn vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
Dawn and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Dawn
RD6
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Dawn
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?
Dawn
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
Dawn
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2016
2026
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Convertible
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2017
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Length
5295 mm
5260 mm
Width
1947 mm
1900 mm
Height
1502 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1018 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
963 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1054 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
937 mm
951 mm
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
12
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
48
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
89 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 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
Dawn
RD6
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
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
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
1
LSD Available
Not confirmed
No
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
EU6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
82
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
575 km
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
330 km
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
250 km
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
No
AEB
Available
No
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
No
Stability Control
ESP
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
No
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
No
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Rear
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
No
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
No
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
No
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
No
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
No
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Front; standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
No
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
No
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Automatic
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
8-inch central display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
18
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
26 deg
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
16.0 deg
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
17
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Multi-link independent
Spec
Dawn
RD6
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
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Spec
Dawn
RD6
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current South African retail derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
747500 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
747500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
747500
Spec
Dawn
RD6
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn 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: Dawn 97 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn 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 1 points
Dawn and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Dawn +28
Efficiency
RD6 +59
Safety
Dawn +47
Practicality
RD6 +35
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
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, Dawn may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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