Ford Ranger vs Riddara RD6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Ranger wins on money kept: 74% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 91 660 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Ranger | RD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 590 000 | R 725 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 10 312/m | R 12 672/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 86% | 69% |
| Retained after 3 years | 74% | 48% |
| Value after 3 years | R 437 949 | R 346 289 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 152 051 | R 378 711 |
| Value after 5 years | R 369 133 | R 236 334 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Chinese (new entrant) |
Ford Ranger →
South Africa's second best selling bakkie and the closest thing the Hilux has to a genuine rival, built at Silverton in Pretoria and exported worldwide. The range runs from single cab workhorses to the V6 Wildtrak and the 292 kW petrol Raptor. Resale values are among the strongest of any locally sold vehicle.
Known for: sa-built bakkie with hilux-rivalling resale
Riddara RD6 →
Geely's electric double cab finally reached SA in mid-2026 through Enviro Automotive after repeated delays, with the single-motor Econ from R725,000 and a twin-motor version from R830,000. The 73 kWh battery gives a claimed 424 km range. It is the cheapest electric bakkie in the country, though local demand for EV bakkies is untested.
Known for: cheapest electric double cab
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Ford Ranger or the Riddara RD6?
The Ford Ranger. It keeps about 74% of its price after three years against 48% for the Riddara RD6, a gap of 26 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Ford Ranger loses about R 152 051 over three years and the Riddara RD6 loses about R 378 711. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Ford Ranger runs about R 10 312 per month and the Riddara RD6 about R 12 672, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.