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.
Terron 9 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while RD6 remains close.
RD6 starts ZAR 32,400 cheaperRD6 from ZAR 747,500 · Terron 9 from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
RD6
Terron 9
Maximum Power
RD6180 kW
Terron 9163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
RD6309 Nm
Terron 9520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
Engine Size
RD6Not Applicable
Terron 92498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RD6Not Applicable
Terron 912.66 km/l
Ground Clearance
RD6225 mm
Terron 9220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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RIDDARA RD6
Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWh
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
RD6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Terron 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
RD6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Terron 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Current South African Terron 9 generation.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Five-seat double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric double-cab pickup
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Length
5260 mm
5500 mm
Width
1900 mm
1997 mm
Height
1865 mm
1874 mm
Wheelbase
3120 mm
3300 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
225 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
1200 l
1344 l
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2440 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
1115 kg
860 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
6.7 m
Front Headroom
1033 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
1028 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
912 mm
1065 mm
Rear Legroom
951 mm
965 mm
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.5L turbo diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SC25R
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
92 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW
163 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
520 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.1 sec
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
66.80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
213.11 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
Terron 9
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Electronic traction management
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Dual-range 4WD
Differential Lock
No
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Single fixed reduction ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Standard
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
12.66 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
14.29 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
12.66 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)
1012.66
Electric Consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
250 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
330 km
879.12 km
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Airbags
2
7
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
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Indirect
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
No
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Seat Material
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Foam
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Leather
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
No
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
No
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Electric tailgate release
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Infotainment System
8-inch central display
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
12.3
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
8
12.3
Touchscreen
8
12.3
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Black, Grey
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Approach Angle
23 deg
29 deg
Departure Angle
26 deg
25 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
550 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Snow; Mud; Sand
Locking Differential
No
Standard
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
22 deg
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
275/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80 R18
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
17
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
208 g/km
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
Ownership Role
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
Passenger/utility vehicle
Price Zar
747500 ZAR
849900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail derivative
Current go-live price
Starting Price
747500
849900
Starting Price Zar
747500
849900
Spec
RD6
Terron 9
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 Terron 9 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 Terron 9 76.
Efficiency index: RD6 90 vs Terron 9 50.
Safety-equipment index: RD6 43 vs Terron 9 99.
Practicality index: RD6 87 vs Terron 9 88.
Ownership-cover index: RD6 not separately scored vs Terron 9 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
Terron 9 leads by 9 points
Terron 9 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
Terron 9
Performance
76/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
88/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV Terron 9
leads the specification evidence index with 80 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Terron 9 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 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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