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P500
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RD6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
P500
RD6
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African P500 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
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Body Type Cab
Pickup
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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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
2761 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
P500
RD6
Length
5445 mm
5260 mm
Width
1991 mm
1900 mm
Height
1924 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
3350 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
225 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Kerb Weight
2810 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3495 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
685 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
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1200 l
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.1 m
Front Headroom
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1033 mm
Rear Headroom
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1028 mm
Front Legroom
-
912 mm
Rear Legroom
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951 mm
Spec
P500
RD6
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
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
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Fuel Consumption Combined
9.8
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Voice Command
Standard
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Diff Lock
Rear differential lock
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Difflock
Rear differential lock
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Sound System
10-speaker premium audio
4
Source Model Column
p500
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
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Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
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Towbar
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
P500
RD6
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
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
255 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
648 Nm
309 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
P500
RD6
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
9
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
RWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
9
1
Spec
P500
RD6
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
11.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
P500
RD6
Airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
2
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
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
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 Wipers
Not Available
No
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
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Spec
P500
RD6
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Foam
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
P500
RD6
Infotainment System
SYNC
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
4
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
8
Audio Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
4
Audio System
10-speaker premium audio
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
8
Connected Services
SYNC
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Voice Control
Standard
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Touchscreen
SYNC
8
Spec
P500
RD6
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White, Black, Grey
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
No
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
RD6
Approach Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
No
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
P500
RD6
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
P500
RD6
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
P500
RD6
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
P500
RD6
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
P500
RD6
Ownership Role
Flagship
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
999900
747500
Starting Price Zar
999900
747500
In depth: how these cars differ
This P500 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: P500 98 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: P500 50 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: P500 88 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: P500 79 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: P500 65 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
P500 leads by 8 points
P500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while RD6 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
79/100
Ownership
65/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P500
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P500 leads. However, RD6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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