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S6 Mining starts ZAR 268,851 cheaperRD6 from ZAR 747,500 · S6 Mining from ZAR 478,649
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Maximum Power
180 kW
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
320 Nm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
225 mm
210 mm
Boot / Load Bay
1200 l
-
Airbags
2
Driver and passenger airbags
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2155 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
4 years / 120 000 km
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Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Current local listing
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Electric double-cab pickup
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2155 kg
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Length
5260 mm
-
Width
1900 mm
-
Height
1865 mm
-
Wheelbase
3120 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
225 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1200 l
-
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
1115 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
-
Front Headroom
1033 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1028 mm
-
Front Legroom
912 mm
-
Rear Legroom
951 mm
-
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2179 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
180 kW
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
148.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
63 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
373 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
90 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
10 h 0 min (0-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
32 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Single fixed reduction ratio
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
80
Combined Driving Range
373 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
250 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
330 km
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Airbags
2
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Indirect
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Seat Material
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Foam
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Electric tailgate release
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.9
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Infotainment System
8-inch central display
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8
Not Available
Touchscreen
8
Not Available
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Black, Grey
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
No
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80 R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Ownership Role
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
747500 ZAR
571249 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail derivative
top
Starting Price
747500
478649
Starting Price Zar
747500
478649
Spec
RD6
S6 Mining
Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
4 years / 120 000 km
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