Golfer Shows Off ‘The Most Futuristic Golf Cart’ You’ve Probably Ever Seen: ‘CarPlay Is Crazy’

A golfer was blown away by the technology packed into a cart his father bought. And honestly, it looks like the kind of tech you’d find in a new-ish car.

RJ Plunkett (@rjisntfunny) highlighted its features on TikTok in a clip that’s garnered well over 573,000 views.

“You know, they said cars would evolve by now. They said cars would be flying by now. And they really haven’t. But I’ll tell you what has: The golf cart,” he says.

Next, he demonstrates just how far golf cart technology has advanced throughout the decades. “Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you to the most futuristic golf cart you’ve ever seen,” he says.

Following this, he flips his camera around to reveal the buggy in question. At first glance, it doesn’t look like anything out of the ordinary. It’s a typical black-top cart with a white paint job. The leather seats do look like something out of a top-trim car model, but this isn’t why Plunkett’s praising the whip. “Doesn’t look like much, but, let me get into it,” he promises.

Once seated inside of the ride, he reveals a large touchscreen that sports several infotainment options, including Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the option to play movies and music straight from USB. Phone calls can also be made through the device, so you can tell your friends how bad of a game you’re having in between holes.

‘The Golf Cart Game Is Evolving’

Plunkett was wowed by the display, exclaiming, “We got the CarPlay. We got the phone; we got the USB. You can play a movie on this thing.”

Following this, he moves his hand toward a button that switches the cart into reverse. The screen temporarily turns black, and then an image of the cart’s rear pops up into view. That’s right—the cart’s equipped with a rear-view camera.

While this has been a mandatory safety feature in automobiles in the U.S. since 2018, seeing one in a golf cart feels excessively lavish. “It’s got a backup camera. I don’t even need a backup; I can look like this,” he says, demonstrating the clear view of the cart’s rear behind him. “But it’s … still got one. For no reason,” Plunkett says.

Afterward, he heads on to the back of the cart to show off another feature. There’s a dedicated cooler that has space for plastic containers, which can be packed with ice-cold beverages. “These are packs in here. You fill these up with water; freeze them overnight. This thing just keeps getting better and better by the day,” he says.

Dad’s Got Taste

Plunkett then takes the time to clear the air for viewers wondering who actually owns the cart. While he admits that his father purchased it, he also isn’t above cruising around in it—and even letting folks assume the dope whip is actually all his. “Is it mine? Of course not. Did my dad buy it? Of course he did. Am I still gonna drive it and act like it’s mine? I might from time to time. But let me tell you: Probably the coolest golf cart I’ve ever seen,” he signs off.

When it comes to installing custom infotainment displays on vehicles, there’s a general rule of thumb. And it’s that the simpler the vehicle’s design, the easier it is to do. Car Awareness writes that “older cars can often accommodate modern infotainment systems.” And this is largely due to the relatively less convoluted wiring and electrical setups in these vehicles. Of course, electrical outputs need to be assessed to ensure proper voltage is getting to the unit. But that’s a heck of a lot easier than trying to fit one into a bespoke system with miles more of wiring in a newer ride.

As Audio Mobile Hayward states, “Older vehicles often have simpler electrical systems, making audio upgrades more straightforward than in newer models.” Older cars had standardized international sizing standards: usually single DIN or double DIN formats. Which means you find out which sizing your car has and you purchase the corresponding unit for that vehicle. Then you pry out the old cassette player and slide in your new unit.

But What About Golf Carts?

Purchasing a cart with one of these units preinstalled can cost a pretty penny, as per CartFinder. The 4-seat Evolution D-MAX XT4, for instance, runs $15,595 brand new and comes with a 10.1-inch unit with similar functionality to the one presented in Plunkett’s video. The Bintelli Nexus GEN2 lifted 4-Seater will run you a whopping $18,995. But which one did the golfing enthusiast show off on TikTok? Judging by the image on CartFinder’s website, it looks like it could be the Sierra AX5 LSV.

Like Plunkett’s, it’s rocking two brown leather seats, a black top and white paint job option. It too includes a “9-inch LCD display, backup camera, 3-inch speakers, and wireless phone charger. It also has lockable glove boxes for extra storage,” as per the site’s description. Sierra’s website doesn’t list a price, but CartFinder speculates that they run anywhere from $10,000 to $13,000.

If those price tags are too eye-watering for you, there are people who’ve toyed with the idea of tricking out their own carts. So if you can pick up an older cart on Facebook Marketplace and are handy, or know a good custom car shop, maybe give it a try. You’ll easily be the coolest person on the course. Or the Taco Bell drive-thru.

BroBible has reached out to Sierra via email and Plunkett via TikTok direct message for further comment.