Riddara RD6 vs Toyota Hilux
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Hilux wins on money kept: 76% retained after three years vs 48%, worth about R 58 001 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| RD6 | Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 725 000 | R 379 700 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 672/m | R 6 637/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 48% | 76% |
| Value after 3 years | R 346 289 | R 288 289 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 378 711 | R 91 411 |
| Value after 5 years | R 236 334 | R 245 282 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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
Toyota Hilux →
South Africa's best-selling vehicle for most of the past two decades, built locally in Durban. The range runs from basic single cab workhorses under R400k to the new ninth-generation double cabs approaching R1 million. Used Hilux values hold up better than almost anything else on the market, which keeps demand strong even for high-mileage examples.
Known for: unkillable reputation and rock-solid resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Riddara RD6 or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux. It keeps about 76% of its price after three years against 48% for the Riddara RD6, a gap of 28 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Riddara RD6 loses about R 378 711 over three years and the Toyota Hilux loses about R 91 411. 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 Riddara RD6 runs about R 12 672 per month and the Toyota Hilux about R 6 637, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.