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Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWhElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 747,500ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW🔧 309 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceNot enough comparable data
⛽Fuel EconomyNot enough comparable data
🛡SafetyNot enough comparable data
📦PracticalityNot enough comparable data
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
KP31
RD6
Maximum Power
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180 kW
Maximum Torque
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309 Nm
Engine Size
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Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
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225 mm
Boot / Load Bay
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1200 l
Airbags
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2
Kerb Weight
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2005 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Warranty
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5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
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.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
KP31
RD6
Generation
Upcoming South African-market Chery KP31 diesel-hybrid pickup preview; final retail derivative matrix pending
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Double-cab pickup
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Light Commercial Vehicle
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Model Introduced Year
-
2026
Facelift History
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No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Spec
KP31
RD6
Engine
Diesel-hybrid powertrain on a dedicated hybrid platform
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
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Electric
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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Not Applicable
Cylinders
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Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Applicable
Valves
-
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Applicable
Aspiration
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Not Applicable
Fuel System
-
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Bore
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Not Applicable
Stroke
-
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
-
180 kW
Maximum Torque
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309 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
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1
Motor Location
-
Rear
Drive Type
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RWD
Transmission
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Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
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160 km/h
0-100 km/h
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8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
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63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
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LFP
Battery Voltage
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Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
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373 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
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6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
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90 kW
AC Charging Time
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10 h 0 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
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32 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
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Yes
Spec
KP31
RD6
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African work and leisure pickup
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current South African retail derivative
Price Zar
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747500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
747500
Starting Price Zar
-
747500
Spec
KP31
RD6
Vehicle To Load
Standard
-
Climate Control
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Automatic
Power Windows
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One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
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No
Push Button Start
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Standard
Wireless Charging
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No
Sunroof
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No
Electric Tailgate
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Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
AC Type
-
Automatic
Spec
KP31
RD6
Length
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5260 mm
Width
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1900 mm
Height
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1865 mm
Wheelbase
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3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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1200 l
Kerb Weight
-
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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3120 kg
Payload Capacity
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1115 kg
Towing Capacity
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2500 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.1 m
Front Headroom
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1033 mm
Rear Headroom
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1028 mm
Front Legroom
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912 mm
Rear Legroom
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951 mm
Spec
KP31
RD6
Gearbox
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Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
-
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
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Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
No
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
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Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
-
1
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
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Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Gear Shift Type
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Electronic selector
Drivetrain
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RWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Gearbox Type
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Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Transmission Speeds
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1
Spec
KP31
RD6
Claimed Mileage
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Not Applicable
City Mileage
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Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
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Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Emission Standard
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Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
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Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
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Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
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AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
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Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
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373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
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16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
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250 km
Range Real World Mixed
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330 km
Spec
KP31
RD6
Airbags
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2
ABS
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Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Standard
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
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No
AEB
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No
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Curtain Airbags
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No
Driver Airbag
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Side Airbags
-
No
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
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No
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Spec
KP31
RD6
Cruise Control
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Lane Keep Assist
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No
Lane Departure Warning
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No
Blind Spot Monitoring
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No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
No
Parking Sensors
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
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Standard
360 Degree Camera
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No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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No
Driver Fatigue Alert
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No
Traffic Sign Recognition
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No
Auto Highbeam
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No
Auto Wipers
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No
Rear Parking Sensors
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Standard
Reverse Camera
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Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
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No
Park Assist
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No
Around View Monitor
-
No
Blind Spot Warning
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No
Forward Collision Warning
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No
Spec
KP31
RD6
Seat Material
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Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
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No
Ventilated Seats
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No
Ambient Lighting
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No
Steering Wheel Material
-
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
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Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
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6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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6-way electric
Seat Trim
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Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
KP31
RD6
Infotainment System
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8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
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Standard
Android Auto
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No
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Standard
Number of Speakers
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4
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen
-
8
Touchscreen
-
8
Spec
KP31
RD6
LED Headlamps
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No
Daytime Running Lamps
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LED
Fog Lamps
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No
Roof Rails
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Standard
Exterior Colour Options
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White, Black, Grey
Headlights
-
No
Panoramic Sunroof
-
No
Spec
KP31
RD6
Approach Angle
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23 deg
Departure Angle
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26 deg
Wading Depth
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500 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
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No
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
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16.0 deg
Spec
KP31
RD6
Tyre Size
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225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
-
17
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Spec
KP31
RD6
Front Suspension
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MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
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Multi-link independent
Spec
KP31
RD6
CO2 Emissions
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0 g/km
Spec
KP31
RD6
Service Plan
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3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
KP31
RD6
Warranty
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5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
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