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.
RD6 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift.
Swift starts ZAR 518,600 cheaperRD6 from ZAR 747,500 · Swift from ZAR 228,900
Five key differences
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Specification
RD6
Swift
Maximum Power
RD6180 kW
Swift60 kW
Maximum Torque
RD6309 Nm
Swift113 Nm
Engine Size
RD6Not Applicable
Swift1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RD6Not Applicable
Swift18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
RD6225 mm
Swift0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence 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
Swift
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
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
Swift
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RD6
Swift
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Current market generation
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric double-cab pickup
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Hatchback
Spec
RD6
Swift
Length
5260 mm
3860 mm
Width
1900 mm
1735 mm
Height
1865 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
3120 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
225 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1200 l
265 l
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
920 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
1380 kg
Payload Capacity
1115 kg
460 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1033 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
1028 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
912 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
951 mm
900 mm
Spec
RD6
Swift
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW
60 kW
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
113 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT
Top Speed
160 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
122.8 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
Swift
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
CVT automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Single fixed reduction ratio
4.3
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
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
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
CVT automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
Swift
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
37 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
37
Combined Driving Range
373 km (NEDC)
700
Electric Consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
250 km
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
330 km
600 km
Spec
RD6
Swift
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Indirect
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
No
Yes
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
Swift
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
RD6
Swift
Seat Material
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
No
No
Ventilated Seats
No
No
Ambient Lighting
No
No
Steering Wheel Material
Foam
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Fabric upholstery
Spec
RD6
Swift
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Yes
Keyless Entry
No
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
Yes
Sunroof
No
No
Electric Tailgate
Electric tailgate release
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Spec
RD6
Swift
Infotainment System
8-inch central display
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
No
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
Standard
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
8
9
Touchscreen
8
9
Spec
RD6
Swift
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
White, Black, Grey
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
RD6
Swift
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
Not Applicable
Spec
RD6
Swift
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80 R18
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
17
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
RD6
Swift
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion beam
Spec
RD6
Swift
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
RD6
Swift
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
RD6
Swift
Ownership Role
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
747500 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail derivative
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
747500
312500
Starting Price Zar
747500
312500
Spec
RD6
Swift
Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RD6 and Swift 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 Swift 23.
Efficiency index: RD6 90 vs Swift 69.
Safety-equipment index: RD6 43 vs Swift 87.
Practicality index: RD6 87 vs Swift 42.
Ownership-cover index: RD6 not separately scored vs Swift 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
RD6 leads by 17 points
RD6 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Swift.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
Swift
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRIDDARA RD6
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 54 pts for Swift
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RD6 leads. However, Swift may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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