Sierra LSV AX2 vs. Tago Palmetto
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Sierra LSV AX2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Sierra LSV AX2 beats the Tago Palmetto on the better price and warranty.
- Vehicle warranty: the Sierra LSV AX2 carries 3 years vs the Tago Palmetto's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Sierra LSV AX2 lands about $14,438 and the Tago Palmetto about $20,890, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Sierra LSV AX2 and the Tago Palmetto are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Sierra LSV AX2 vs. Tago Palmetto
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Sierra LSVAX2Winner | TagoPalmetto | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $13,288 – $13,488dealer price | $19,375MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 25 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 32 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†2 |
| Battery capacity | 125 Ah✓†1 | 120 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | 51.7 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | — |
| Length | 116 in†1 | 141.7 in†2 |
| Width | 49.5 in†1 | 52.8 in†2 |
| Height | 80.3 in†1 | — |
| Curb weight | 1,036 lb†1 | 1,201 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 6 kW✓†2 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 8.1 hp†2 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†2 |
| Suspension | — | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†2 |
| Display size | — | 9 in†2 |
| Warranty | 3 yr✓†3 | 2 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†5 | 6 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†6 |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in†2 |
| Turning radius | — | 12.9 ft†2 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~48 mi | ~50 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.
◆ The verdict
Why it won
◆ 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 Sierra LSV AX2 lands at about $14,438 and the Tago Palmetto at about $20,890, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Sierra LSV AX2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $231.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tago Palmettobase build · FL out-the-door
est. $334.87/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Sierra LSV AX2 or the Tago Palmetto better?
- Sierra LSV AX2 takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty.
- What do the AX2 and Palmetto 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 Sierra LSV AX2 lands at about $14,438 and the Tago Palmetto at about $20,890, 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.