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Tomberlin Engage GTZ

The Tomberlin Engage GTZ is the top of the Tomberlin range and the most feature-dense LSV in our catalog. Tomberlin states a legal street speed of 25 mph, a 450-amp 5 kW / 17 hp AC powertrain, industry-first electric POWER STEERING, the EVOLVE L210 10 kWh lithium pack, an Evolve adaptive battery display, a 1 kW on-board charger, double-A-arm suspension with adjustable shocks, 3-inch lifted suspension on 15-inch sport wheels with automotive performance tyres, LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes, and a 5-year limited warranty. It is also the industry's first cart with HEATED AND COOLED SEATS, plus fold-down armrests and an exclusive heat and ventilation system. We publish no price: the GTZ is dealer-quoted and the one dealer listing we found gates the figure behind a form, so a price here would be a guess. Ask a dealer, and see our out-the-door price work. Street-legal: yes (LSV certified).

Verified · sourced specs · NHTSA vPIC · no paid rank
Factory LSV — verified

Factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (FMVSS 500)

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register.

Verified against the NHTSA vPIC registry · 08/31/2026 · How we verify LSV status →

Your pick if

you want a proven factory-LSV in the luxury class without paying up for the belt.

Verified specification sheet

The facts, with receipts

MODEL FILE · TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GTZ
LAST VERIFIED 09/01/2026
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)80 mi1
Battery typelithium1
Battery capacity210 Ah1
Battery energy10 kWh1
Seats41
Motor power5 kW1
Motor power (hp)17 hp1
Display size7 in1
Warranty5 yr1
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1
1 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026

◆ Range reality check

~80mi, normalized
Maker claims 80 mi

Computed from the 10 kWh pack at a standard 0.125 kWh per mile — the same efficiency on every model, so ranges compare apples-to-apples. Real-world range varies with load, terrain, speed, and battery age.

◆ Value scorecard

Pack energy
10 kWh
published
Warranty
5 yr
vehicle

Our figures, from verified specs + MSRP — lower cost-per-seat and cost-per-mile is better; higher power-to-weight means more pep and hill-climb. Range uses the normalized estimate. Cost per kWh is what the price actually buys you in battery — the single figure that separates a cheap cart from an under-batteried one, and almost nobody publishes it. Pack energy is the maker's published kWh where they give one, otherwise volts × amp-hours.

Read from the verified specs

Where it wins, where it gives

Strengths

  • Factory-certified LSV — VIN'd, titleable, and insurable with no dealer conversion.
  • 80-mile max range covers most daily driving.

Trade-offs

  • No material knock on the verified specs — the call comes down to fit and price.

Street-legal status

Factory street-legal (LSV) — no kit needed

Factory-certified street-legal LSV — Tomberlin has self-certified LSVs since 2006 and fits LSV-compliant four-wheel hydraulic brakes across the range. Tomberlin publishes a top speed only for the GTZ (25 mph), so on the other models confirm the delivered speed configuration with the dealer before you buy to register. The DOT equipment, VIN, and 25 mph rating come from the factory, so you can title and register it without any aftermarket conversion.

Frequently asked

Is the Tomberlin Engage GTZ street legal?
Yes. The Tomberlin Engage GTZ is a factory-certified Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV), confirmed against the NHTSA manufacturer registry. It carries a VIN and can be titled, registered, and insured for roads posted 35 mph or under.
How fast does the Tomberlin Engage GTZ go?
25 mph — the top of the federal LSV range.
How far does the Tomberlin Engage GTZ go on a charge?
Up to 80 miles per charge, per the manufacturer. Real-world range depends on load, terrain, speed, and battery age.
How many people does the Tomberlin Engage GTZ seat?
The Tomberlin Engage GTZ seats 4.

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