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ZAR 747,500ex-showroom
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Decision summary
MG MG3 vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
MG3 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 477,600 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
MG3
RD6
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
MG3
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
RD6
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
MG3
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
RD6
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MG3
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
MG3
RD6
Length
4113 mm
5260 mm
Width
1797 mm
1900 mm
Height
1502 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
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
MG3
RD6
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
309 Nm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
2
1
Motor Location
Front
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
170 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Yes
Spec
MG3
RD6
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
3
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
3
1
Spec
MG3
RD6
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
36
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
MG3
RD6
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
MG3
RD6
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
MG3
RD6
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
No
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way electric
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
MG3
RD6
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
No
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Standard
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Spec
MG3
RD6
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
8
Spec
MG3
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
MG3
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 deg
Spec
MG3
RD6
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
17
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
MG3
RD6
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent
Spec
MG3
RD6
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
MG3
RD6
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
MG3
RD6
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
469900
747500
Starting Price Zar
469900
747500
Spec
MG3
RD6
Warranty
5 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 MG3 and RD6 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: MG3 40 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
RD6 leads by 5 points
MG3 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, MG3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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.
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