Toyota Hilux Single Cab vs RIDDARA RD6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Toyota Hilux Single Cab in South Africa

Toyota Hilux Single Cab

2.4 GD-6 4X4 RAIDER 6MT Diesel 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 636,300 ex-showroom
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
VS
RIDDARA RD6 in South Africa

RIDDARA RD6

Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWh Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 747,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 309 Nm
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance RD6
Fuel Economy RD6
🛡 Safety Hilux Single Cab
📦 Practicality RD6
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 421,300 cheaper Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Hilux Single Cab RD6
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 3400 rpm 180 kW
Maximum Torque 400 Nm 309 Nm
Engine Size 2393 cc Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 13.2 km/l Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 269 mm 225 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1200 l
Airbags Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee 2
Kerb Weight - 2005 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 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

Hilux Single Cab and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance RD6 +4 pts
Efficiency RD6 +34 pts
Safety Hilux Single Cab +47 pts
Practicality RD6 +15 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

RD6

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Hilux Single 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 Hilux Single Cab RD6
Generation Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification Current
Body Style Pickup Double-cab pickup
Production Status published active
Segment Bakkie Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Pickup Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year - 2026
Facelift History - No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since - Original current-generation version
Model Year - 2026
Spec Hilux Single Cab RD6
Length 5325 mm 5260 mm
Width 1855 mm 1900 mm
Height 1795 mm 1865 mm
Wheelbase 3085 mm 3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 269 mm 225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 l 0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2870 kg 3120 kg
Payload Capacity 850 kg 1115 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.4 m 6.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 1200 l
Kerb Weight - 2005 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1033 mm
Rear Headroom - 1028 mm
Front Legroom - 912 mm
Rear Legroom - 951 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

Hilux Single Cab leads by 0 points

Hilux Single Cab and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 55% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

Hilux Single Cab

55% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 65
Efficiency 56
Safety 90
Practicality 72
Leads by 0 points
71
#2

RD6

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Safety 43
Performance 69
Efficiency 90
Safety 43
Practicality 87
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RD6 +4 Efficiency RD6 +34 Safety Hilux Single Cab +47 Practicality RD6 +15

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Hilux Single Cab

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 72/100

RD6

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 43/100
Practicality 87/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota Hilux Single Cab leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 71 pts for RD6

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Hilux Single Cab 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 Hilux Single 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: Hilux Single Cab 65 vs RD6 69.

Efficiency index: Hilux Single Cab 56 vs RD6 90.

Safety-equipment index: Hilux Single Cab 90 vs RD6 43.

Practicality index: Hilux Single Cab 72 vs RD6 87.

Ownership-cover index: Hilux Single 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.