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Decision summary
Foton Miler Lite 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.
Miler Lite starts ZAR 437,600 cheaperMiler Lite from ZAR 309,900 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
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Specification
Miler Lite
RD6
Maximum Power
Miler Lite92 kW
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
Miler Lite320 Nm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
Miler Lite2000 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
RD6225 mm
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Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Foton Miler Lite
Miler-lite (Aircon & Dual Airbags)
Hagalu editorial rating
4.0/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
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
Dropside truck
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Code 8 light truck
Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Length
4910 mm
5260 mm
Width
1970 mm
1900 mm
Height
2170 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2480 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1850 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
1645 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 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
Miler Lite
RD6
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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
92 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
110 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Miler Lite
RD6
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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
4.33
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
275 mm clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Manual
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Miler Lite
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 3
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially 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
Miler Lite
RD6
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
No
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
No
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
No
AC Type
Air conditioning
Automatic
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Spec
Miler Lite
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 deg
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Tyre Size
195/75 R16
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Central drum
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Front Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Non-independent leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Service Plan
Service plans available
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
339900
747500
Starting Price Zar
339900
747500
Spec
Miler Lite
RD6
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
In depth: how these cars differ
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What the evidence means
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