A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
RIDDARA RD6 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: the short answer
RD6 and Santa Fe Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
RD6 starts ZAR 502,400 cheaperRD6 from ZAR 747,500 · Santa Fe Hybrid from ZAR 1,249,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Maximum Power
RD6180 kW
Santa Fe Hybrid175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
RD6309 Nm
Santa Fe Hybrid367 Nm
Engine Size
RD6Not Applicable
Santa Fe Hybrid1598 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RD6Not Applicable
Santa Fe Hybrid13.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
RD6225 mm
Santa Fe Hybrid177 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
RIDDARA RD6
Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWh
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
RD6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
RD6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric double-cab pickup
SUV
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
5260 mm
4830 mm
Width
1900 mm
1900 mm
Height
1865 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
3120 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
225 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1200 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
1115 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1033 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1028 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
912 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
951 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1598 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
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
63 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Single fixed reduction ratio
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
67 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
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
67
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
2
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
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
Front and rear
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
Standard
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Cloth
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)
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Wireless
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
-
2253 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Source Model Column
-
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
8-inch central display
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
8
SYNC
Touchscreen
8
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
No
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
8
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
No
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Black, Grey
3
Headlights
No
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
No
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
No
Halogen
Headlight Type
No
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
-
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
177 mm
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
747500 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
747500
1249900
Starting Price Zar
747500
1249900
Spec
RD6
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5
Warranty Years
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This RD6 and Santa Fe Hybrid 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: RD6 69 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: RD6 90 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: RD6 43 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: RD6 87 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: RD6 not separately scored vs Santa Fe Hybrid 65.
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
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 2 points
RD6 and Santa Fe Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +3
Efficiency
RD6 +31
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +46
Practicality
RD6 +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, RD6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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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