Tago Sun Cruiser vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Tago Sun Cruiser takes it. It wins on the better price and power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.
Key takeaways
- The Tago Sun Cruiser beats the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) on the better price and power.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) carries 5 years vs the Tago Sun Cruiser's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Tago Sun Cruiser lands about $25,527 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) about $26,004, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Tago Sun Cruiser and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Tago Sun Cruiser vs. Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| TagoSun CruiserWinner | TomberlinE-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $23,750MSRP | $24,200dealer-quoted MSRP |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (high) | — | 40 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†3 |
| Battery capacity | 120 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.7 V†1 | 48 V†3 |
| Seats | 9✓†1 | 6†3 |
| Length | 162 in†1 | 150 in†3 |
| Width | 52.8 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | — | 81 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,366 lb†1 | 1,620 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 6 kW✓†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 8.1 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†3 |
| Brakes | Four-wheel hydraulic disc service brake; electromagnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Smart Park™ electric parking brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent (MacPherson Strut)†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 9 in✓†1 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†4 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†5 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.9 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~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
It wins on the better price and power.
Save $450 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)
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 Tago Sun Cruiser lands at about $25,527 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Tago Sun Cruiserbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $409.21/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $416.86/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 Tago Sun Cruiser or the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) better?
- Tago Sun Cruiser takes it. It wins on the better price and power.
- What do the Sun Cruiser and E-Merge Shadowhawk (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 Tago Sun Cruiser lands at about $25,527 and the Tomberlin E-Merge Shadowhawk (E4+2) at about $26,004, 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.