RIDDARA RD6 vs Renault Trafic Passenger

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

Econ 2WD Pro 63 kWh Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current

ZAR 747,500 ex-showroom

⚡ 180 kW 🔧 309 Nm

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+ Diesel 9-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 1,049,999 ex-showroom

⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l

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Decision summary

RIDDARA RD6 vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer

RD6 and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

RD6 starts ZAR 232,499 cheaper RD6 from ZAR 747,500 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power	RD6180 kW	Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque	RD6309 Nm	Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size	RD6Not Applicable	Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	RD6Not Applicable	Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	RD6225 mm	Trafic Passenger199 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 · 2026-08-12

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+

Hagalu editorial rating

4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-12

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

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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

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Specification evidence leader

Trafic Passenger

Strengths

Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

RD6

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Trafic Passenger

Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year	2026	2026
Generation	First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation	Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History	No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026	Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Double-cab pickup	MPV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	Electric double-cab pickup	Large MPV
Vehicle Type	Battery-electric light commercial vehicle	MPV

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Length	5260 mm	5480 mm
Width	1900 mm	1956 mm
Height	1865 mm	1973 mm
Wheelbase	3120 mm	3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	225 mm	199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	Not Officially Disclosed	160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	0 l	80 l
Boot/Cargo Space	1200 l	1890 l
Kerb Weight	2005 kg	2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3120 kg	3070 kg
Payload Capacity	1115 kg	910 kg
Towing Capacity	2500 kg	2500 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	9 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	3 rows
Doors	4 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6.1 m	6.9 m
Front Headroom	1033 mm	1019 mm
Rear Headroom	1028 mm	1060 mm
Front Legroom	912 mm	1028 mm
Rear Legroom	951 mm	930 mm

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Engine	Battery-electric powertrain	2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	Not Applicable	M9R
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	Not Applicable	1997 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	15.1:1
Bore	Not Applicable	85 mm
Stroke	Not Applicable	88 mm
Maximum Power	180 kW	125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque	309 Nm	380 Nm @ 1500 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	FWD
Transmission	Single-Speed Reduction Gear	9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed	160 km/h	175 km/h
0-100 km/h	8.0 sec	12.5 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	17.8 sec
Drive Modes	Economy, Comfort, Sport	Eco, Normal
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Rev Limiter	Not Applicable	4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	175.9 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	Trafic Passenger
Gearbox	Single-Speed Reduction Gear	9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout	Rear motor, rear-wheel drive	Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available	No	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Not Applicable	Not Available
Final Drive Ratio	Single fixed reduction ratio	Not Available
Number of Gears	1	9
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard
Gear Shift Type	Electronic selector	Automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	Front-Wheel Drive
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 Available
Front Differential Lock	No	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	Single-speed reduction gear	Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4x2	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	No	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	1	9

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage	Not Applicable	13.9 km/l
City Mileage	Not Applicable	11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage	Not Applicable	16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	80 l
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	24.7 l
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Standard
Real-world Mileage	Not Applicable	13.9 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	Trafic Passenger
Airbags	2	6
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Not Available
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	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	No	Standard
AEB	No	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Standard	Standard
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	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	No	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	No	Not Available
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	No	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	No	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front and Rear
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	No	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	No	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	No	Not Available
Auto Wipers	No	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	Not Available
Park Assist	No	Not Available
Around View Monitor	No	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	No	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No	Standard

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Seat Material	Synthetic leather (PVC)	Imitation Leather
Heated Seats	No	Driver
Ventilated Seats	No	Not Available
Ambient Lighting	No	Not Available
Steering Wheel Material	Foam	Leather
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way electric	Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment	6-way electric	Manual
Seat Trim	Synthetic leather (PVC)	Techno+ Imitation Leather

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Climate Control	Automatic	Manual
Power Windows	One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch	Front
Keyless Entry	No	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	No	Standard
Sunroof	No	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Electric tailgate release	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	Standard
AC Type	Automatic	Manual

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Infotainment System	8-inch central display	8-inch Easy Link Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	No	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	4
Digital Instrument Cluster	Full digital instrument cluster	Standard
USB Ports	Standard	Standard
Infotainment Screen	8	8-inch
Touchscreen	8	8-inch

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
LED Headlamps	No	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	LED
Fog Lamps	No	LED
Roof Rails	Standard	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	White, Black, Grey	White, Highland Silver, Red, Urban Grey, Comet Grey
Headlights	No	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	No	Not Available

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Approach Angle	23 deg	Not Available
Departure Angle	26 deg	Not Available
Wading Depth	500 mm	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	No	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	16.0 deg	Not Available

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Tyre Size	225/65 R17	205/65 R16
Front Brake Type	Disc	296 mm Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	280 mm Disc
Spare Wheel Type	T145/80 R18	Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size	17	16-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Manual

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Front Suspension	MacPherson independent	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link independent	Trailing Arm with Coil Spring

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
CO2 Emissions	0 g/km	185 g/km

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Service Plan	3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km	5 years / 90000 km

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Ownership Role	Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative	driver-assistance and comfort flagship
Price Zar	747500 ZAR	1049999 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current South African retail derivative	top
Starting Price	747500	1049999
Starting Price Zar	747500	1049999

Spec	RD6	Trafic Passenger
Warranty	5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit	5 years / 150000 km

In depth: how these cars differ

This RD6 and Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.

Efficiency index: RD6 90 vs Trafic Passenger 55.

Safety-equipment index: RD6 43 vs Trafic Passenger 90.

Practicality index: RD6 87 vs Trafic Passenger 88.

Ownership-cover index: RD6 not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger 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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RIDDARA RD6

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Renault Trafic Passenger

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Specification Evidence Index

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

Trafic Passenger leads by 2 points

RD6 and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 73 /100

Lead 2 points

Data 81% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Trafic Passenger

81% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 55

Performance 55

Efficiency 55

Safety 90

Practicality 88

Leads by 2 points

RD6

69% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 90 Check Safety 43

Performance 69

Efficiency 90

Safety 43

Practicality 87

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance RD6 +14 Efficiency RD6 +35 Safety Trafic Passenger +47 Practicality Trafic Passenger +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

Trafic Passenger

Performance 55/100

Efficiency 55/100

Safety 90/100

Practicality 88/100

RD6

Performance 69/100

Efficiency 90/100

Safety 43/100

Practicality 87/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Renault Trafic Passenger leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 71 pts for RD6

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Passenger leads. However, RD6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

RD6 vs Trafic Passenger questions

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.

RIDDARA RD6 vs Renault Trafic Passenger

RIDDARA RD6

Renault Trafic Passenger

RIDDARA RD6 vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer

Five key differences

Hagalu editorial ratings

RIDDARA RD6

Renault Trafic Passenger

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

RD6

Trafic Passenger

Which One's Right for You?

RD6

Trafic Passenger

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

RD6 and Trafic Passenger image comparison

RIDDARA RD6

Renault Trafic Passenger

Specification Evidence Index

Trafic Passenger leads by 2 points

Trafic Passenger

RD6

Trafic Passenger

RD6

What the evidence means

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