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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Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
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
⚡PerformanceRD6
⛽Fuel EconomyRD6
🛡SafetyNP300 Hardbody
📦PracticalityRD6
🔑OwnershipNot 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
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
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 PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished 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
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Front Track Width
1495 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1490 mm
-
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Load Bed Length
1907 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1454 mm
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
Front
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Electric tailgate release
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel Under-bed
T145/80 R18
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
1907 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1454 mm
-
Sound System
4
4
Unlocking
Not Available
No
Wireless Charger
Not Available
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Engine
2.5-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
2488 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
98 kW @ 3600 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
304 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
7-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
168 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 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
70.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
217.9 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
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Part-Time 4WD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
1
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
1
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Claimed Mileage
11.4 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.4 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not confirmed
AC and DC
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
373 km (NEDC)
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
16.2 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
250 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
330 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Airbags
4
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
Not Available
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
No
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Standard
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 confirmed
No
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not confirmed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Available
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Infotainment System
7-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
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
1
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
4
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
8
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
8
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
LED Headlamps
Halogen
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Halogen
No
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Headlamps
Halogen
No
Headlight Type
Halogen
No
Headlights
Halogen
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
White, Black, Grey
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Approach Angle
29 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
26 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
No
Underbody Protection
Partial
-
Ground Clearance Max
215 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
215 mm
-
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
16.0 deg
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Tyre Size
235/75 R15
225/65 R17
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel Under-bed
T145/80 R18
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel Under-bed
T145/80 R18
Wheels
Steel Wheels
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
17
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,500
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Available
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Warranty Years
3
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
74 dB
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Real-world City Mileage Min
9 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
38
-
Spec
NP300 Hardbody
RD6
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
Not confirmed
747500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
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 14 points
RD6 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NP300 Hardbody remains close.
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
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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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.
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