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Decision summary
Toyota RAV4 vs RIDDARA RD6: the short answer
RAV4 and RD6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RAV4 starts ZAR 137,500 cheaperRAV4 from ZAR 610,000 · RD6 from ZAR 747,500
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
RAV4
RD6
Maximum Power
RAV4137 kW @ 6000 rpm
RD6180 kW
Maximum Torque
RAV4221 Nm
RD6309 Nm
Engine Size
RAV42500 cc
RD6Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
RAV421.3 km/l
RD6Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
RAV4186 mm
RD6225 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota RAV4
2.5 HEV GR-S CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
RAV4
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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?
RAV4
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
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Spec
RAV4
RD6
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Electric double-cab pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Length
4645 mm
5260 mm
Width
1880 mm
1900 mm
Height
1680 mm
1865 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
3120 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
225 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
1200 l
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2005 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
1115 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
1033 mm
Rear Headroom
947 mm
1028 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
912 mm
Rear Legroom
882 mm
951 mm
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Front Track Width
1620 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
-
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Multi-link independent
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
No
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
No
Sunroof
Moon roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Electric tailgate release
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 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
Petrol Hybrid
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
103.48 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
180 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
309 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
63 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
RAV4
RD6
Gearbox
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Electronic AWD Control
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Single fixed reduction ratio
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic selector
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
RWD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
CVT
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
RAV4
RD6
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Indirect
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
No
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Heated Seats
Standard Front
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Foam
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
6-way electric
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
8-inch central display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Full digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Standard
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
8
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
8
Spec
RAV4
RD6
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
No
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
White, Black, Grey
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Approach Angle
25 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
26 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Yes
No
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
16.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
-
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
225/65 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
T145/80 R18
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
Spec
RAV4
RD6
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Ownership Role
Private and family
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
747500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
Current South African retail derivative
Starting Price
941800
747500
Starting Price Zar
941800
747500
Spec
RAV4
RD6
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 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 RAV4 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: RAV4 56 vs RD6 69.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs RD6 90.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 94 vs RD6 43.
Practicality index: RAV4 68 vs RD6 87.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 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
RAV4 leads by 4 points
RAV4 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
RAV4
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 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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