Nissan NP300 Hardbody vs RIDDARA RD6

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Nissan NP300 Hardbody Discontinued model
Nissan NP300 Hardbody in South Africa

Nissan NP300 Hardbody

2.5 TDi Double Cab Hi-Rider 4x4 Automatic Diesel 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 529,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 98 kW 🔧 304 Nm ⛽ 11.4 km/l
VS
RIDDARA RD6 in South Africa

RIDDARA RD6

Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWh Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 747,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 309 Nm
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance RD6
Fuel Economy RD6
🛡 Safety NP300 Hardbody
📦 Practicality RD6
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context NP300 Hardbody: last listed from ZAR 349,900 · RD6: current from ZAR 747,500

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec NP300 Hardbody RD6
Maximum Power 98 kW @ 3600 rpm 180 kW
Maximum Torque 304 Nm 309 Nm
Engine Size 2488 cc Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 11.4 km/l Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 215 mm 225 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed 1200 l
Airbags 4 2
Kerb Weight 1395 kg 2005 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit

= leads in this spec

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The Bottom Line

RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP300 Hardbody remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance RD6 +19 pts
Efficiency RD6 +44 pts
Safety NP300 Hardbody +25 pts
Practicality RD6 +14 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

NP300 Hardbody

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Catalogue-index leader

RD6

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

NP300 Hardbody

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

RD6

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec NP300 Hardbody RD6
Model Introduced Year 2008 2026
Generation Long-running model with proven commercial reliability First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History Updated over the years with improved safety and features No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Tare Mass Kg 1395 kg -
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed Double-cab pickup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Electric double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec NP300 Hardbody RD6
Length 4875 mm 5260 mm
Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Height 1655 mm 1865 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 215 mm 225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 l 0 l
Kerb Weight 1395 kg 2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 3120 kg
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 6.1 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 1200 l
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 1115 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 4 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1033 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 1028 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 912 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 951 mm

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 14 points

RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP300 Hardbody remains close.

Index leader 71 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 69% source coverage
71
#1 Index leader

RD6

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 90 Check Safety 43
Performance 69
Efficiency 90
Safety 43
Practicality 87
Leads by 14 points
57
#2

NP300 Hardbody

77% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 73 Check Ownership 43
Performance 50
Efficiency 46
Safety 68
Practicality 73
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RD6 +19 Efficiency RD6 +44 Safety NP300 Hardbody +25 Practicality RD6 +14

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

RD6

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 43/100
Practicality 87/100

NP300 Hardbody

Performance 50/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 43/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 RIDDARA RD6 leads the catalogue index with 71 pts vs 57 pts for NP300 Hardbody

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, RD6 leads. However, NP300 Hardbody may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This NP300 Hardbody 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: NP300 Hardbody 50 vs RD6 69.

Efficiency index: NP300 Hardbody 46 vs RD6 90.

Safety-equipment index: NP300 Hardbody 68 vs RD6 43.

Practicality index: NP300 Hardbody 73 vs RD6 87.

Ownership-cover index: NP300 Hardbody 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.