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Decision summary
Mitsubishi Destinator vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator remains close.
Destinator starts ZAR 257,510 cheaperDestinator from ZAR 489,990 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Destinator
RD6
Maximum Power
Destinator120 kW @ 5000 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Destinator250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Destinator1499 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Destinator13.9 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Destinator214 mm
RD6225 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
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Mitsubishi Destinator
Exceed 1.5T CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Destinator
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?
Destinator
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
Destinator
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation Destinator
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Medium seven-seat SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Length
4680 mm
5260 mm
Width
1840 mm
1900 mm
Height
1780 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
214 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
185 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
152 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
590 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
890 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
850 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
620 mm
951 mm
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
4B40
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 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
Dual Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
75 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.4 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
166.7 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
Destinator
RD6
Gearbox
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.386
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
625
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
647 km
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
581 km
330 km
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
No
No
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
No
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
No
No
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Yes
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Automatic
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Front, second and third row
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
8
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
8
Spec
Destinator
RD6
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Approach Angle
21 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
25.5 deg
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.8 deg
16.0 deg
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size alloy
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Spec
Destinator
RD6
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
569990 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
569990
747500
Starting Price Zar
569990
747500
Spec
Destinator
RD6
Warranty
5 years / unlimited 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 Destinator 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: Destinator 50 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: Destinator 54 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: Destinator 73 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: Destinator 63 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: Destinator 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 11 points
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Destinator 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
Destinator
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, Destinator may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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