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Decision summary
LDV Deliver 9 vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 remains close.
Deliver 9 starts ZAR 47,600 cheaperDeliver 9 from ZAR 699,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Deliver 9
RD6
Maximum Power
Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Deliver 91996 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Deliver 910.75 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV Deliver 9
Deliver 9 LWB High Roof
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Deliver 9
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?
Deliver 9
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
Deliver 9
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 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
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Van
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Length
5940 mm
5260 mm
Width
2062 mm
1900 mm
Height
2755 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
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
12330 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
1028 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
912 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
951 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
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
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
420 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
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
160 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 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
Deliver 9
RD6
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
8
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
RWD
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
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
No
Transmission Speeds
8
1
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
860.22
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
800 km
330 km
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
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
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 deg
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
16
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
RD6
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
757100
747500
Starting Price Zar
757100
747500
Spec
Deliver 9
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 Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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 10 points
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 remains close.
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
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, Deliver 9 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.
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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