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RIDDARA RD6 vs Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab: the short answer
RD6 and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Triton Double Cab starts ZAR 107,510 cheaperRD6 from ZAR 747,500 · Triton Double Cab from ZAR 639,990
Five key differences
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Specification
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Maximum Power
RD6180 kW
Triton Double Cab150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
RD6309 Nm
Triton Double Cab470 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm
Engine Size
RD6Not Applicable
Triton Double Cab2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
RD6Not Applicable
Triton Double Cab11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
RD6225 mm
Triton Double Cab228 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★★★★★★★★★★
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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
Triton Double Cab
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
Triton Double Cab
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
Triton Double Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
First South African RIDDARA RD6 generation
Sixth-generation Triton
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Next-Gen Triton launched in South Africa in November 2024; Bi-Turbo added in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Electric double-cab pickup
One-ton double-cab pickup
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric light commercial vehicle
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Length
5260 mm
5360 mm
Width
1900 mm
1930 mm
Height
1865 mm
1815 mm
Wheelbase
3120 mm
3130 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
225 mm
228 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1200 l
1262 l
Kerb Weight
2005 kg
2035 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3120 kg
3020 kg
Payload Capacity
1115 kg
985 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
6.35 m
Front Headroom
1033 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
1028 mm
972 mm
Front Legroom
912 mm
1059 mm
Rear Legroom
951 mm
857 mm
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2.4-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
4N16
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2442 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
15.2:1
Bore
Not Applicable
86 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW
150 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
309 Nm
470 Nm @ 1500-2750 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
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
9.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.9 sec
Drive Modes
Economy, Comfort, Sport
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
231 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
Triton Double Cab
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
No
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Single fixed reduction ratio
4.272
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
No
No
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
No
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
13.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
75 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
17 litres l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
11.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
75
Combined Driving Range
373 km (NEDC)
893
Electric Consumption
16.2 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
250 km
923 km
Range Real World Mixed
330 km
83 km
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Airbags
2
7
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
No
Lane Departure Warning
No
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
No
Auto Highbeam
No
Yes
Auto Wipers
No
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
No
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
No
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Leather
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
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather (PVC)
Leather-appointed
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
One-touch down on all four windows; no anti-pinch
Front and rear
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
Yes
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Infotainment System
8-inch central display
Smartphone-link Display Audio with navigation
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full digital instrument cluster
7-inch colour LCD
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
8
9-inch
Touchscreen
8
9-inch
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
No
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
White, Black, Grey
White Solid, White Diamond, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Impulse Blue Metallic, Yamabuki Orange Metallic
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
No
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Approach Angle
23 deg
30.4 deg
Departure Angle
26 deg
22.8 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal, Eco, Gravel, Mud, Sand, Rock, Snow
Locking Differential
No
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
23.4 deg
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Tyre Size
225/65 R17
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80 R18
Full-size
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch metallic black alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual lever
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Elliptic leaf spring
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
220 g/km
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Service Plan
3 years/60000 km; maintenance every 12 months/20000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Ownership Role
Electric double-cab utility and lifestyle derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
747500 ZAR
959990 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
747500
959990
Starting Price Zar
747500
959990
Spec
RD6
Triton Double Cab
Warranty
5 years/150000 km vehicle; 8 years/200000 km high-voltage battery, motor and motor-control unit
5 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RD6 and Triton Double Cab 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 Triton Double Cab 75.
Efficiency index: RD6 90 vs Triton Double Cab 47.
Safety-equipment index: RD6 43 vs Triton Double Cab 95.
Practicality index: RD6 87 vs Triton Double Cab 90.
Ownership-cover index: RD6 not separately scored vs Triton Double Cab 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
Triton Double Cab leads by 7 points
RD6 and Triton Double Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Triton Double Cab
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
90/100
RD6
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
43/100
Practicality
87/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Triton Double Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 71 pts for RD6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Triton Double Cab 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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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.
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