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Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
RD6 starts ZAR 52,400 cheaperHunter K50 REEV from ZAR 799,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
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Specification
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Maximum Power
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
RD6225 mm
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Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Length
5380 mm
5260 mm
Width
1980 mm
1900 mm
Height
1875 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 l
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.1 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1028 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
912 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
951 mm
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
180 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
309 Nm
Combined Power
200 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
470 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sports
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
31.18 kWh
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
131 km (NEDC)
373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
22 kW
90 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
30 min
32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Gearbox
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Motor four-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gearbox Type
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
1
1
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
70
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
330 km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
No
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic parking view
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic parking view
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
7.5-inch colour LCD
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
8
Touchscreen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
8
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Front and rear
No
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Yes
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
26 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 deg
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Tyre Size
265/60 R18 HT
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair tools
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
799900
747500
Starting Price Zar
799900
747500
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
RD6
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 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 Hunter K50 REEV and RD6 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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