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Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 30, 2026

WinnerHonor LSV G1 4+2

Honor LSV G1 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 beats the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) on the better price and power. 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2's 60 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Honor LSV G1 4+2's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands about $17,312 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Honor LSV G1 4+2 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Honor LSV G1 4+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · HONOR-G1-4-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
Honor LSVG1 4+2WinnerTomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)
MSRP range$16,000$26,690
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)30 mi2
Range (high)60 mi280 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium1
Battery capacity105 Ah2
Battery energy10 kWh1
Seats6261
Length150 in1
Width52.5 in1
Height81 in1
Curb weight1,421 lb1
Motor power9 kW25 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic disc24-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park1
SuspensionIndependent adjustable front + patent-pending sway bar2Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks1
Display size10 in27 in1
Warranty3 yr25 yr1
Battery warranty12 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes3Yes1
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: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20262 SOURCE: honorlsv.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

Honor LSV G1 4+2

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

Save $10,690 vs the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Winner

Why it won

price$16,000 vs $26,690power9 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands at about $17,312 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Honor LSV G1 4+2base build · FL out-the-door

Honor LSV G1 4+2MSRP (verified)$16,000.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,010.00
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$17,312

est. $277.52/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 07/2026

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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Honor LSV G1 4+2 takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the G1 4+2 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 Honor LSV G1 4+2 lands at about $17,312 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.