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⚡ 180 kW🔧 309 Nm
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Decision summary
Toyota Hilux vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
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Specification
Hilux
RD6
Maximum Power
Hilux-
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Hilux-
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Hilux-
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hilux-
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hilux-
RD6225 mm
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Spec
Hilux
RD6
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2026
Generation
Not confirmed
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Not confirmed
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Length
Not confirmed
5260 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1865 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not confirmed
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
1200 l
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
6.1 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
1028 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
912 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
951 mm
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Engine
Not confirmed
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Hybrid System
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
Not confirmed
180 kW
Maximum Torque
Not confirmed
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not confirmed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not confirmed
1
Motor Location
Not confirmed
Rear
Drive Type
Not confirmed
RWD
Transmission
Not confirmed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not confirmed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not confirmed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not confirmed
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not confirmed
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not confirmed
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not confirmed
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not confirmed
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not confirmed
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not confirmed
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not confirmed
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Gearbox
Not confirmed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not confirmed
No
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
1
Transmission Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gearbox Type
Not confirmed
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
1
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Claimed Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not confirmed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
330 km
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Airbags
Not confirmed
2
ABS
Not confirmed
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
Not confirmed
No
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Stability Control
Not confirmed
Standard
TCS
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
ABS EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
No
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
No
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Climate Control
Not confirmed
Automatic
Power Windows
Not confirmed
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
No
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
No
Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
No
AC Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
8
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
8
Spec
Hilux
RD6
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
No
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Not confirmed
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
16.0 deg
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Tyre Size
Not confirmed
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
17
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Multi-link independent
Spec
Hilux
RD6
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
0 g/km
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
Not confirmed
747500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
747500
Spec
Hilux
RD6
Warranty
Not confirmed
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hilux and RD6 comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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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.
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