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Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

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

WinnerTomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) beats the Atlas MAX on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Atlas MAX's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Atlas MAX's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Atlas MAX lands about $18,901 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Atlas MAX and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Atlas MAX vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · ATLAS-MAX-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
AtlasMAXTomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$17,499$26,690
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (high)60 mi180 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery energy10 kWh2
Seats6362
Length150 in2
Width52.5 in2
Height81 in2
Curb weight1,421 lb2
Motor power5 kW15 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc, electronic parking brake14-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park2
SuspensionCoil-over shocks1Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks2
Display size12.5 in17 in2
Warranty3 yr15 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes4Yes2
Range, normalized◆ computed~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: golfcartsearch.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: atlascarts.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

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 3-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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Atlas MAXbase build · FL out-the-door

Atlas MAXMSRP (verified)$17,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,099.94
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$18,901

est. $302.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). 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 08/2026

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 Atlas MAX or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 MAX and Engage LX (E4+2) 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 Atlas MAX lands at about $18,901 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.