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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 1, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage GTZ

Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin Engage GTZ beats the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)'s 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ carries 5 years vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)'s 2.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ about $28,389, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Central Florida Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 10/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)TomberlinEngage GTZWinner
Dealer-quoted MSRP range$14,995$26,450
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (high)60 mi†380 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†4lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†4210 Ah✓†2
Battery energy8 kWh†110 kWh✓†2
System voltage48 V†4—
Seats4†44†2
Length118.3 in†1—
Width54.5 in†152.5 in†2
Height80.4 in†1—
Curb weight1,653 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†45 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesHydraulic disc†14-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes, Smart Park™ Electronic Brake to Prevent Roll-Away†2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers†4Double-A Arm Suspension with Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks†2
Display size10.1 in✓†17 in†2
Warranty2 yr†55 yr✓†2
Battery warranty (total term)10 yr✓†55 yr†6
Battery full-replacement coverage5 yr✓†73 yr†6
Battery warranty terms10 years, 5/5 prorated (Aries EV): 5 years full replacement, then 5 years prorated; no percentage schedule published†75 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†8Yes†2
Charge time8 hr†1—
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6
Ground clearance8.1 in†1—
Turning radius16.6 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed~64 mi~80 mi✓

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

†1 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†3 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/30/2026†4 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†5 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†7 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 10/01/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage GTZ

It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 60 miwarranty5-yr vs 2-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)MSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$14,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$16,247

est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GTZMSRP as a dealer lists it (the maker publishes none), read Oct 20, 2026$26,450.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,637.00
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$28,389

est. $455.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart price and kit prices are sourced and dated — the cart line says whether its price is the maker's MSRP or a dealer's listed price. Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 10/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the Tomberlin Engage GTZ better?
Tomberlin Engage GTZ takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and Engage GTZ cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ at about $28,389, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.