Sierra LSV AX5 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 10, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 Ghosthawk beats the Sierra LSV AX5 on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Sierra LSV AX5's 45 mi.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Sierra LSV AX5's 3.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Sierra LSV AX5 lands about $9,887 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,142, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Sierra LSV AX5 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Sierra LSV AX5 vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 11/10/2026
| Sierra LSVAX5 | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $8,995 – $10,795dealer price | $29,990dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 40 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 45 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 125 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 48 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†3 |
| Length | 96 in†1 | 132 in†3 |
| Width | 49.5 in†1 | 52.5 in†3 |
| Height | 72 in†1 | 82 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 925 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3 |
| Suspension | — | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 3 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†5 | 5 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†3 |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~48 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
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 AX5 lands at about $9,887 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Sierra LSV AX5base build · FL out-the-door
est. $158.49/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.24/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 AX5 or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 AX5 and Engage Ghosthawk 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 AX5 lands at about $9,887 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,142, 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.