Club Car Onward 4 Passenger review & price

Is the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger a good golf buggy?

The Club Car Onward 4 Passenger is, for many buyers, the benchmark premium golf buggy (golf cart in the US). It pairs a rust-proof aluminium frame and a refined ride with a deep options list and the choice of petrol, lead-acid or a maintenance-free HP Lithium battery, which is what lifts it clear of the cheaper four-seaters.

We score it 9 out of 10. The high points are class-leading customisation and colours, refined ride and premium build and maintenance-free lithium option that charges fast. The trade-offs to weigh up are premium pricing versus value rivals, lead-acid base range is only modest and lithium and LSV options add up quickly.

How much does the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger cost?

In the UK it is around £11,000 to £16,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $13,000 to $19,000. Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

Drive is smooth and quiet, with the lithium models pulling cleanly up inclines. Speed is governed to around 19 mph in golf trim; the LSV version is rated to 25 mph for road use.

Space and practicality

Four seats with a rear bench that folds flat to free up a cargo deck, so it doubles as a light load-carrier when the passengers have gone.

Running costs, charging and batteries

The HP Lithium pack is maintenance-free and carries a six-year warranty, where the lead-acid pack needs watering and careful charging. Charging costs only a few pounds or dollars a time.

Is it road legal?

UK: No as standard (course/estate use; conversion needed for road). US: LSV trim available (25 mph, road-legal). In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

Club Car Onward 4 Passenger alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against E-Z-GO Liberty, ICON EV i40, Star EV Sirius. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.