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.
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ZAR 747,500ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW🔧 309 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab
⛽Fuel EconomyRD6
🛡SafetyLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab
📦PracticalityRD6
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab starts ZAR 41,300 cheaperLand Cruiser 79 Single Cab from ZAR 706,200 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Maximum Power
202 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
309 Nm
Engine Size
3956 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
13 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
235 mm
225 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
1200 l
Airbags
2
2
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2005 kg
Seating Capacity
3 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
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
+9 pts
Efficiency
RD6
+41 pts
Safety
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
+7 pts
Practicality
RD6
+14 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
RD6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1850 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Length
5275 mm
5260 mm
Width
1855 mm
1900 mm
Height
1855 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3085 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
235 mm
225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2800 kg
3120 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 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
Payload Capacity
-
1115 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1028 mm
Front Legroom
-
912 mm
Rear Legroom
-
951 mm
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-link independent
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front
-
Front Suspension Type
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
MacPherson independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
-
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring with Solid Axle
Multi-link independent
Suspension
Coil Spring with Solid Axle
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Electric tailgate release
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.5
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Not Available
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Vinyl
-
Side Steps
Standard/available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
T145/80 R18
Stabilizer Bar
Front
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
9.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Not Available
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point EFI
-
Digital Speedometer
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Step
Standard/available
-
Sonar
Not Available
-
Sound System
4
4
Source Model Column
land-cruiser-79-single-cab
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
No
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
TPMS
Not Available
Indirect
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
mid
-
Unlocking
Not Available
No
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Engine
4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3956 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
6
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
24
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
202 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
381 Nm
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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
175 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
109.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
205.9 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
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Part-Time
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
No
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
4WD/
RWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
87 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
87
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
330 km
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
2
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
2
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
-
Parking Sensor
Not Available
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
-
Reversing Camera
Not Available
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
No
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Seat Material
Vinyl
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Folding Rear Seats
Not Available
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Foam
Instrument Cluster Type
Not Available
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Fabric Seats
Vinyl
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way electric
Armrest Front
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Fold Type
Not Available
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
No
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
8
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
4
4
Audio System
4
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
8
Multi Information Display
Not Available
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
8
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Not Available
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
White, Black, Grey
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
-
Front Fog Lights
Standard
-
Led Headlights
Standard
No
Auto Headlights
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
-
Headlamps
Standard
No
Headlight Type
Standard
No
Headlights
Standard
No
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.0 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
235 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
235 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Tyre Size
265/70 R16
225/65 R17
Wheel Type
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
T145/80 R18
Tyre Type
265/70 R16
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Indirect
Wheel Material
Not Available
-
Wheels
Not Available
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Plan
5 Years / 90,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
CO2 Emissions
276 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 4
-
Idle CO2 Output
276
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
276
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
17 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
5
-
Spec
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
RD6
Ownership Role
Mid
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
780000 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
780000
747500
Starting Price Zar
780000
747500
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
RD6 leads by 10 points
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab remains close.
Performance
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +9
Efficiency
RD6 +41
Safety
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab +7
Practicality
RD6 +14
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Performance
78/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆RIDDARA RD6
leads the catalogue index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, RD6 leads. However, Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 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.
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 Land Cruiser 79 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: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 78 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 49 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 50 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 73 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab 43 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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