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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage GTZ carries 5 years vs the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted's 4.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted and the Tomberlin Engage GTZ are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted vs. Tomberlin Engage GTZ

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-LIFTED-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 Forward LiftedTomberlinEngage GTZWinner
MSRP range$17,995—
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†180 mi✓†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—210 Ah†2
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage72 V†1—
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1—
Width—52.5 in†2
Height82.8 in†179.8 in†2
Curb weight—1,146 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†14-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes, Smart Park™ Electronic Brake to Prevent Roll-Away†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1Double-A Arm Suspension with Adjustable Coil-Over Shocks†2
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty4 yr†15 yr✓†2
Battery warranty—5 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†1—
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: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ 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 40 miwarranty5-yr vs 4-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Liftedbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward LiftedMSRP (verified)$17,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,129.70
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$19,427

est. $311.42/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage GTZbase build · FL out-the-door

No sourced base price for the Tomberlin Engage GTZ— we don't estimate what the maker doesn't publish, so this side has no ledger.

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 09/2026

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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward Lifted 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.