Evolution Vs. Icon |||| HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE!
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Жыл бұрынHeyo Cart fans. Today we have a special treat for you! Two of the premier golf cart brands put head to head. We will be going in depth reviews of both of these carts; including acceleration top speed braking and more!
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@timsmith2852 Жыл бұрын
Purchased the Evolution D5. Comes with large screen with bluetooth sound system with soundbar. Back up camera Front and back bucket leather seats with armrests and seat belts. Completely street ready with Led low and high beams. Turn signals, mirrors 4 cup holders. Full roof. Fancy large custom wheels and tires. Rear brake light with storage compartment in rear of vehicle. 2 year warranty. 5 year Lithium Battery. Top speed 35mph with 35 mile range. Have driven 6 miles and it still has 90 percent battery remaining. The cart has got it all. I chose the 36 month zero financing and paid 12,000. Sapphire Black with black leather interior. Comes with 2 keyfabs. Took it out in traffic and she runs like a car. License and tags cheaper than a personal vehicle. It awesome.
@CartPerformance 11 ай бұрын
That's good to hear. I have yet to see the new D5 Model. Please Please Please. If you have a chance. At you're earliest convenience after riding this cart around for maybe 1k-5k miles. Let me know what you think. Id like to hear an honest opinion. 2 Dealers closest to me have stopped selling them. Its to hard to get warrantied parts and things do go wrong(not claiming on you're model). I also know another dealer that had a 80% return rate on their 2020 models. He had 100k of broken carts in his lot. Trust me when I say they were all over evolution. Personally I've really taken a liking to the ATLAS cart.
@kevincase6202 8 ай бұрын
until YOU TRY TO REPAIR HA HA HA
@full-light 7 ай бұрын
Sounds just like my cart and I have had no problems at all out of my cart. However I did contact Kustom carts our dealer and they say they have had an excellent 4 year relationship with EVO and no problem getting parts. Now maybe that's just the Houston area I don't know but I've had a good relationship with my dealership and do not believe they're lying to me.
@stevenweisz3035 Жыл бұрын
Triple the cup holders, better battery, it has the storage/cooler. I don’t care if the icon brakes better or has high beems . The new carts have the LED touch screen. Evolution wins hands down
@scottd730 Жыл бұрын
Everyone i know hates their evolution. A local shop says their return rate is like 70-80%. Nobody can get parts when they break😂Did you buy youreself an evolution Steven?
@Lumpia_In_Texas 10 ай бұрын
Chinesium
@HammerEcho1 9 ай бұрын
@@scottd730hi. What part of the country do you live in?
@Stingyduce 8 ай бұрын
The new icon i40 and up are
@chuckiebrown1494 4 ай бұрын
I have a 2024 Evolution the same color but it has a touch screen and back-up camera. I love it
@oman350 Сағат бұрын
Just bought a 2024 evolution... flaminco red and it's amazing!!!!!
@mikeholper5992 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Very good information and very helpful. I appreciate seeing both side by side.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! We are glad the video helped. The carts are changing and we wanted to highlight some differences good or bad. Thanks for watching.
@j_b84 7 ай бұрын
We purchased our 2022 ICON i60L last year in the dark red color and absolutely love it! We had it custom made with added bigger wheels, sound bar, armrest, and it’s lifted. Our cart is definitely a show stopper at our neighborhood. Always getting starred at and people asking where we bought ours!
@full-light 7 ай бұрын
I've had both carts turned in my icon for an evolution last year with the built-in stereo system and MP3 player and I can tell you it's a much better car than my icon ever was. To each their own I suppose. But as an end user I would tell you buy EVO.
@Paul-xm8rd Ай бұрын
Evo looks nicer, and lithium sounds like the way to go
@scottd730 Жыл бұрын
4 wheel disk brakes matter!
@SharkForge29 6 ай бұрын
I am so excited to get my Icon soon!!! Going with the Lithium option they provide now! I think it's the perfect cart financially, aesthetically, and functionally for the community driving I'll be doing with it.
@victorneckar7743 5 күн бұрын
Just bought the evolution 4 plus I’m so impressed with it 😍😍😍😍😎😎😎😎
@roarsenal6217 Жыл бұрын
I think the icon has the better brake system, but the evolution definitely looks better
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Very fair. Thank you for youre opinion!
@BP-zx5gd 5 ай бұрын
What?!?! The evolution is butt ugly!
@jonk8337 Жыл бұрын
All these carts should be running with lithium batteries and a solar panel as a roof by now.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Thats Fair!
@ChasingForever 11 ай бұрын
Plan on buying an Icon this Saturday. I'll upgrade to lithium when the AGM's give up the ghost. Thanks for the review.
@qtcarmen7d896 9 ай бұрын
I use my EVolution to cruise around the neighborhood I love it
@CartPerformance 9 ай бұрын
Good to know appreciate the feedback!
@Carnut27 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased the I40L but had the dealer add the lithium. Win Win!
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Wow nice! If you dont mind? What did it all cost? What Lithium battery did you go with?
@zhangeric6343 Жыл бұрын
Icon (LVTONG) no.1 Aoxiang no.2 Evolution (HDK) no.3 We're Aoxiang, we don't build brands, we make nice golf carts and parts for American customers only for nearly20 years.
@Ang.0910 8 күн бұрын
👎 cheap Chinese 💩 ripping off Americans
@gregpylant6198 Жыл бұрын
I've got an I60L in the mail now.. (Michigan to Oklahoma) ..I'll upgrade it to lithium when the AGM's give it up.. Hoping about 5 years down the road and "maybe" the system will even be a little less expensive at that point.
@bigtill Жыл бұрын
Haha, nothing gets cheaper.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@Wettoast 11 ай бұрын
@@bigtillyea don’t expect it to be cheaper that not how that works good wishful thinking
@davidbethke1849 8 ай бұрын
Steering geometry on the evolution is a bit wonky, controllers have been a problem in our neighborhood. So, I bought the ICON. I really like it after a year with it. I have a club car precedent as well. The ICON is better in some things
@merrywalsh2809 Ай бұрын
Heys guys, nice vid. I gave you a sub. I just got the 2024 Evolution Classic 4 Plus. My reasoning: I am a female not into mechanicals, so I wanted the lithium battery. I also wanted the storage compartment because I live near the beach here in Hawaii and can take the cart right down to it with my beach gear, parking under the trees. Most importantly, I wanted new and cheap. These suckers cost double what they do on the mainland. I see they go for 6 or 7 K on mainland? Here, they are 13.5K Your braking demo was important. I will reduce my speed for safety. I looked under the thing, no hanging electrical. The new touchscreen is pretty cool.
@rod272727 11 ай бұрын
how about vs an Onward?
@brentmcmahon4014 Жыл бұрын
Disk brake problems with a lot of the L60 making a rubbing noise
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Tell us more? What happened?
@monetprotege 2 ай бұрын
A year later, and the 2024 D5 has been substantially redesigned and improved in every category. It blows the icon out of the water.
@CartPerformance 2 ай бұрын
How is there service and parts?
@TheCompton2010 Ай бұрын
@@CartPerformance that's the main question for a lot of the chinese carts.. Service/Parts and long term reliability and resale value
@reganbarron7441 Жыл бұрын
My ICON came from the dealer running 32 MPH. Brakes are the best I've seen in any cart.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
1-2" Spacers are a must! Check out cartperformanceparts . com! We put some accessories up there for the icon!
@kevinmiller3663 Жыл бұрын
Well.... after watching your side by side, I would have rather purchased an ICON than the Evolution. I didn't realize how much better built the ICON was over the Evolution! And yes, I would have sacrificed the lithium battery for the no maintenance batteries.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
I would have to agree
@barry179 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a new 2023 Evolution Classic 4 Pro. I admit that the Icon is a heavier vehicle and the hydraulic brakes are a nice to have, but I believe that for $9000, the Evolution with a Lithium ion battery is a better bang for your buck than the Icon. Not only does it come with a 5 year warranty on a Lithium battery (life span 8 -12 years) but it is a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery which is the same type of battery that Tesla has upgraded and are installing in their new standard range cars. Also, your comments about no zip ties on the electrical wiring are far reaching and really insignificant. If I wanted a heavier, less efficient, older technology golf cart, I still would not have bought an Icon.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Thank you for youre opinion it is appreciated! However a friend i know who owns a shop in Florida claims an astonishing 80% return rate on the evolution cart. He has always had problems getting anything warrantied thru Evolution(he is a dealer and moves many units). Do some Google searches to read some other customer reviews on reddit and such. You get what you pay for. You went cheap.
@phild1160 Жыл бұрын
😢 seems like the creators of the video are pretty bias toward the icon
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
@@phild1160 If you knew what i know about evolution you would not want to spread a good word about their carts. I have emails for over 6 months trying to get peoples carts fixed. I wish all the best with evolution and hope they have a good experience. I just can't sell a cart with no support. I am also giving my honest opinion on how i feel about the quality of the cart. In my opinion the icon is the better cart.
@BlackBirdieGolf Жыл бұрын
I saw the icon being sold in costco. They look sharp.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
One of the better looking carts in my opinion to bud! Thanks for you're input
@rufusperry6168 10 ай бұрын
Where do you live? Costco doesn’t sell the Icon in St Louis.
@c3ns0r3d5 Жыл бұрын
Icon is the clear winner.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
I would have to agree!
@adame924 8 ай бұрын
What about an Icon vs Club Cart battle? I know the club cart price is outrageous though I'm wondering if it's that much, if any, better?
@CartPerformance 8 ай бұрын
Defiantly something that has been on my mind. Club car has not changed anything on these new carts to adapt to the new market. You get way more cart with a Icon for your dollar than a club car.
@chrisginoc 11 күн бұрын
What are your thoughts on Evolution lithium battery packs as a stand alone addition to another golf cart?
@CartPerformance 10 күн бұрын
There are better options out there when i comes to batteries. Eco, Allied, Bolt all good companies that stand behind their products.
@chrisginoc 10 күн бұрын
@@CartPerformance I’m buying a used 2010 Club Car and the owner installed a 48v Evolution lithium battery in 2022. I was wondering if that should last me at the very minimum a few years before I have to install a “better” brand.
@brianl4350 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the ICON. Everything I have heard is positive….will let you know later
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Please do! We always want to hear insight from other parties. I think you made a good choice. What color and model?
@scottd730 Жыл бұрын
any update on this?
@PatriotsGunClub Жыл бұрын
Review the EVolution D3 !!
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
In the works! Thanks for asking!
@JACKdCarts Жыл бұрын
Did you guys manipulate an Evolution Classic Pro? The Classic Pro only has a 4kw AC motor, it's the Classic Plus that has the 6.3kw AC motor. The Plus also has the touchscreen with back up camera and bluetooth sound system. Price wise, the Classic Plus is the same as the Icon I40 with the additonal features. The Classic Pro that it appears you are showing in the video is about $1,000 less than the Icon I40.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Yep your totally right. Just no manipulation. Just a fumble with words from my associate there. The other cart we reviewed had the 6.3 kw AC motor. However. We do believe this is all limited to the controller size anyways.
@bigtill Жыл бұрын
ICON is a better choice! That's why I bought one. Do your research. The Toyota motor is one of the best in the ICON.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@thomaswallace3362 11 ай бұрын
2022 icon and newer does not use a Toyota controller or motor anymore
@judahbiblehistoryisourhist5841 4 ай бұрын
The Red one
@JaySelvanto 2 ай бұрын
Just bought the evolution D5 Maverick best golf cart on the market for 10k hands-down.
@CartPerformance Ай бұрын
Please keep us up to date! We would love to hear how it works out for you!
@codahblack6935 Жыл бұрын
Icon all day long. love mine!
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Give us the one month update! Any issues?
@codahblack6935 Жыл бұрын
@@CartPerformance I had my icon for one year and one month to the day. Really didn't have too many problems with it. Noticed a little lack in the battery perfomance towards the end before I sold it.(743miles) Purchased a new 2023 Evolution D5 Ranger 4. I've had it a week and I am loving it. No issues so far.
@TheCompton2010 Ай бұрын
It depends on what you want. The Evolution is $4k cheaper ($7000 currently), has Lithium battery, more power, more options(newer ones have 9" infotainment screen/rear camera/speakers, 0% financing, looks better..... but isnt built as tough and doesnt brake as fast. Icon probably has better dealer support.
@CartPerformance Ай бұрын
Fair enough. You get what you pay for. The icon has gone down in price as well.
@donaldfields9603 Жыл бұрын
not that I'm protecting Evo, but I do believe the Evo w/ LSV package has 4 wheel brakes. Also the Evo tested in a Pro version not a Plus version. Just saying......
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
You are correct it was a pro and we said the specs of the plus. There are a few differences between the two models. The first review we did was on the plus model. You are correct about the lsv package coming with 4 wheel disc brakes I just looked at their website. The biggest issue with this cart is dealer support with aftersales. I have talked to many dealers all having the same issue with support. Now of course every dealer has a different story. The average having more issues than not with them. I have also have personal experience with evolution on the dealer side trying to get problems solved and it was a horrible experience. I wouldn't sell this cart to anyone knowing what i went through just trying to get a battery fixed. I am not bashing them just not a fit for me.
@nev6613 2 ай бұрын
Tesla and Evo owner here. WTF are these brakes you speak of!?!?
@roarsenal6217 Жыл бұрын
Plus the lithium puts led acid to rest
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
True!
@rommel5241 3 ай бұрын
The D5 addresses most of your concerns here I will pick Lith battery all day long. Evo!
@RichyKranium552 Ай бұрын
But the price difference is?
@muddychevy8807 7 ай бұрын
My icon has 1500 miles with zero issues you can also tune the icons mine will throw people off the back on take off
@drock5172 Жыл бұрын
Why didn't you put the icon up against the evolution classic plus.. since you want to call evolution cheap. I have a Evolution forester 4 plus.. what I got standard it would of cost nearly 6k more with icon. There are ways to stop the squeaking from the windshield. Also with Evolution, you can adjust braking, take off speed, over end speed also with a computer.. Evolution, 2 yr bumper to bumper warranty, 5 year on the lithium battery, lifetime warranty on the chassis. What does icon have?
@CartPerformance 11 ай бұрын
We didn't have one. 3 yr bumper to bumper for the icon. 8 year pro-rated for the icon. You can also adjust all the same settings on the Icon. As for adjusting braking. Locking up the rear tire won't help much. The evolution is a squeaky banana. We called it how we saw it. Im sure the Forester Plus is a much better model than this and I will work to get another evolution in a more premium model.
@se6586 10 ай бұрын
@@CartPerformancesqueaky banana 🤣🤣🤣🤣 we appreciate the truth
@macnunes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video About to buy an Icon for $10,500 2023
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Let us know how you like it and if you have any problems!
@chuckwoody8172 7 ай бұрын
Good luck getting support, parts and technical assistance from Evolution. Buy the Icon!
@thomashawkins4692 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t give an evolution to my worst enemy lol biggest POS in the industry
@scottd730 Жыл бұрын
LMAO This is the funniest comment for sure XD
@johnboshky3711 Ай бұрын
Were buying a new evolution c4 plus, it comes with 4wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Seems like this video is biased
@jamesfhouchens Жыл бұрын
Has anyone heard of the Elite-EV? Supposed to be manufactured/assembled in Florida - and I was told it’s the same as the ICON. Anyone heard of these? Can’t find much online. Local dealer says it’s a rebadged icon and better than the evolution.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Im not sure on this cart brand. Please tell us more? could you be mistaken with Advanced EV?
@jackchan04 10 ай бұрын
Nothing in this video is relevant other than comparing the braking systems. Everything top speed, acceleration, motor regen, cart squeaks and even the windshield depends on the dealership. (Evos are shipped with a non DOT windshield that need to be swapped out by dealers.) My 2021 non lifted Evo with curtis controller and 130 lithium has a 38mph top speed and has virtually replaced my car as a daily driver.
@coyotemotorsport3021 Жыл бұрын
Premier golf car brands is a stretch
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Fair enough. What are your premier golf cart brands?
@coyotemotorsport3021 Жыл бұрын
@@CartPerformance Yamaha and EZGO primarily, Polaris, Garia and Tomberlin etc over the last 20 years, though most of them leave a lot to be desired when it comes to parts and service infrastructure. Which is also why we don't typically stock any of the asian copycat cars.
@dezirose6254 Жыл бұрын
Same guys talking crap about evolution trying to have 3 grown big me. Go up a bill and building no momentum on rocks with street tires lol
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Not really sure what you are saying bud!
@dragonpools4782 Жыл бұрын
It's clear you favor the ICON so a biased review
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
Duh it's a better cart
@danlugo5572 4 ай бұрын
Evolution definitely the best looking cart plus better battery the only thing for the icon is the brakes but it’s an ugly cart it looks like one of those cartoon in the movie cars 🤢🤮
@internetenforcers2042 Жыл бұрын
Have you considered investing in $40 Wireless Mics so your audio is actually tolerable and does not drop out? This could have been a killer video. Sadly disappointed.
@CartPerformance Жыл бұрын
New audio is purchased! We aint rich! Mouths to feed/Carts to charge!
@kevincase6202 8 ай бұрын
Try to find parts, service literature, wiring diagrams, nothing you are married to the dealer, just china junk, take a close look at what a dealer will give you for a replacement parts list its a joke, while i have assembled over 60 of these they are well built but its the parts and service PROBLEM AFTER BUYING TRY TO FIND PARTS AND SERVICE LITERATURE NOTHING OUT THERE
@Ronnie_The_Sack 3 ай бұрын
Ya those ezgo"s are trash
@stevedaniels3064 2 ай бұрын
" Built over 60 of these" of these what? Icon or Evolution?
@kevincase6202 2 ай бұрын
@@stevedaniels3064both no parts or service information still married to the dealer
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