Because Yamaha offers many different new golf cart models today, it can be difficult to understand which one might make the most sense for you. And when you include all production models Yamaha has made over their golf cart production history, it can be tough to find a list of all Yamaha golf cart models by year online.
No worries, we've got your back on what Yamaha currently offers and an outline of all past Yamaha Golf Cart Models below!
If you're instead looking to figure out the year and model of your current Yamaha Cart, please read our helpful serial number locator article: What Year is my Yamaha Golf Cart?
Current 2024 Yamaha Golf Cart Models Lineup
For the 2024 model year, Yamaha offers two golf cart model ranges, The Drive2 and the UMAX. There are several versions of each cart depending on the price point and use you are looking for. The Drive-2 is the consumer cart, for the golf course, neighborhood and more. And the UMAX models are primarily a Utility Golf Cart used commercially or on farms. To skip to any section, just click one of the buttons below. Or scroll down to read all Yamaha Golf Cart Models:
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2024 Yamaha Golf Carts for Personal and Golf Course Fleet Use
Drive2 PTV
The 2024 Yamaha Drive-2 PTV (personal transportation vehicle) is Yamaha's latest luxury neighborhood cruiser. The PTV version of the Drive comes with all the power and capability of the fleet (golf course) version of the cart, but gets extra accessories for high quality use off the course including:
- Upgraded golf cart wheels and tires in 10" or 12" size
- Headlights and taillights w/ integrated brake lights
- and more!
Drive2 Fleet
The Drive-2 Fleet golf cart is Yamaha's commercial offering for golf courses. These carts are great for a round of 18-holes, and when upgraded with the proper golf cart accessories these carts make amazing neighborhood cruisers as well!
The 2024 Drive-2 Fleet model carts are offered with two different powertrain options, with two styles of each option:
- Electric Drivetrain:
- 48-Volt AC or Powetech AC Electric drivetrain, 4.4HP
- 48-Volt Powertech LI Lithium drivetrain, 4.4HP
- Gas Drivetrain:
- 357cc Gas EFI Yamaha engine
- 357cc Gas Quietech EFI Yamaha Engine (ultra quiet and efficient)
Drive2 Adventurer Sport 2+2
The new Adventurer Sport 2+2 is a factory lifted, highly capable version of the Drive-2 PTV from Yamaha. This cart is as comfortable driving up long bumpy gravel roads as it is dropping kids off at baseball practice or school. The Adventurer Sport 2+2 takes the already great Yamaha Drive-2 and adds amazing factory golf cart accessories to unlock even more of its driving potential.
Drive2 Concierge-4
The 2024 Drive2 Concierge-4 golf cart was built with hospitality in mind. Whether picking up VIPs at a private airport, escorting guests on a factory tour, or transporting guests around your beautiful resort; the Concierge model with 4 forward-facing seats will impress any and all passengers. With a smooth, quiet ride, and the widest, most comfortable seats in the industry, this vehicles definitely impresses.
Drive2 Conciege-6
The 2024 Drive2 Concierge-6 golf cart was also built with hospitality in mind. It is the same great cart as the Concierge-4, but with 6 forward-facing seats!
2024 Yamaha Golf Carts for Commercial or Farm Use
Yamaha UMAX One
The 2024 UMAX One is not only amazing looking, it is an incredibly capable utility cart known for its impressive cargo capabilities and tilting dump-bed. It is as if a golf cart and a UTV had a child. It features a large bed and is often used in work settings that require heavy or large equipment transportation.
The UMAX comes standard with 20x10-10 golf cart tires that help it traverse tough trails when you need it to. The vehicle also can haul more volume than ever with a capacity of 10.4 cubic feet and a max load of 300 lbs.
Yamaha UMAX Two
The 2024 UMAX Two is an enhanced version of the UMAX One, offering greater hauling capabilities. The UMAX Two can haul 12.9 cubic feet and a whopping 800 lbs of max load in its tilting dump bed.
It's designed for those needing even more storage and transportation capacity on the job than the UMAX One provides.
Yamaha UMAX Rally
The 2024 UMAX Rally is one tough golf cart. The all new UMAX Rally features a factory lifted suspension, allowing it to fit 23" tires on 12" Black Steel golf cart wheels. The cart also comes from the factory with a Yamaha Genuine front brush guard and fender flares already installed. Perfect for the farm, construction site, warehouse, or around campus.
Yamaha UMAX Rally 2+2
The 2024 UMAX Rally 2+2 extends the capabilities of the UMAX Rally by adding additional rear seating with a built-in flip bed function. It can carry up to four passengers, making it a versatile choice for both work and leisure use.
Yamaha UMAX Bistro
The 2024 UMAX Bistro adds food-service functionality into the UMAX lineup and makes it easier than ever to serve customers at your golf course. This cart features four-lid ice chest, a sliding snack tray, and an optional coffee Cambro in the cargo area. It can carry two passengers, and is used by golf course food cart service staff worldwide. Slanted shelves in the cargo area are perfectly equipped for displaying merchandise to customers as well.
Yamaha UMAX Range Pickup
The 2024 UMAX Range pickup is one of the most popular vehicles used at golf courses and driving range facilities alike. This is due to its unique range ball collection unit, strong diamond-webbed steel safety cage for driver protection, impact-resistant front windshield, and Yamaha reliability and quality. The 2024 is largely the same Range Picker you already know and love — but this time, with an upgraded 402cc engine for increased torque and power.
Historical Yamaha Golf Cart Models by Year
These are the Primary (marquee) Model Carts offered in Yamaha's Lineup over the years. There are several sub-models in the Yamaha Golf Cart Lineup as well, which are at the very end of this list.
Yamaha G1
Production Years: 1979 - 1986
The Yamaha G1 was the first golf cart model ever produced by Yamaha. Known for its 2-stroke engine, the G1 model was a leap forward in the golf cart industry from a growing conglomerate.
Yamaha G2/G9
Production Years: 1985 - 1995
Yamaha G2/G9 models, which were the successors to the G1, became popular for their improved performance and stability. They introduced a larger, fuller body design and a reliable 4-stroke engine.
Yamaha G8
Production Years: 1990 - 1994
The Yamaha G8, often considered a transition model, offered more space and comfort compared to the Yamaha G1 and G2 while maintaining the 4-stroke engine.
Yamaha G11
Production Years: 1996 - 2000
The Yamaha G11 was designed with significant improvements to the outgoing G9. It offered more comfort and higher performance with continued the use of the latest Yamaha 4-stroke engine. The cart also added new features for enhanced utility and convenience for the modern playscape.
Yamaha G16/ G19/ G20
Production Years: 1996 - 2002
The next models in the G-Series production were the G16, G19, and G20. These carts brought modern design language for Yamaha and lead to some of the body-lines we still see in Yamaha carts today. The G19 model also stood out with the introduction of electric power.
Yamaha G22
Production Years: 2003 - 2006
The Yamaha G22 was incredibly commercially successful. This gas version of this cart offered significant power advancements over its predecessors thanks to a new 357cc engine. Seating upgrades gave riders more comfort. And Yamaha continued to deliver on reliability with the G22.
Yamaha G29/YDR "Yamaha Drive"
Production Years: 2007 - 2016
The G29, also known as YDR or "The Drive", was a breakthrough in Yamaha's golf cart design. This is the best selling Yamaha golf cart of all time. It offered a smoother ride quality with better energy efficiency in the electric models. The G29 model also stood out for its innovative storage and stylish body lines. This cart model also has the most robust offering of aftermarket golf cart accessories of any Yamaha model produced.
Yamaha Drive-2
Production Years: 2017 - 2024
The Drive2 is the latest model from Yamaha, and continued to build off the amazing success of the G29 / Drive. These carts come with refinements and new modern features straight from the factory. Yamaha offers both gas and electric versions of this model, and for the first time ever offers this cart with Lithium Golf Cart Batteries. The Drive-2 is also renowned for its industry-leading features including an independent rear suspension and automotive-style dash.
The Yamaha UMAX
The UMAX is another sub-model of Yamaha Golf Carts, which are beefier style utility vehicles similar to the Adventurer line but with additional features and more capabilities. These vehicles are more like a blend of UTV meets golf cart.
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Design and Features: The UMAX series typically came with more ergonomic and comfort-oriented seats and features. Some UMAX models feature automotive-style dashes, larger storage spaces, and wider, more comfortable seats.
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Performance: UMAX models may offer a slightly enhanced performance due to improvements in engine and suspension technology. They are generally known for their smooth ride and handling, regardless of the terrain.
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Payload Capacity: UMAX models typically offer larger payload capacities, making them suitable for carrying heavier loads than The Adventurer series.
Yamaha UMAX One
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX One is a utility cart known for its impressive cargo capabilities. It features a large bed and is often used in work settings that require heavy or large equipment transportation.
Yamaha UMAX Two
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX Two is an enhanced version of the UMAX One, offering additional features and greater hauling capabilities. It's designed for those needing even more storage and transportation capacity.
Yamaha UMAX Rally
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX Rally is a robust and rugged utility vehicle. It is designed for off-road capabilities with its lifted suspension and all-terrain tires, ideal for handling tough terrains and heavy-duty tasks.
Yamaha UMAX Rally 2+2
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX Rally 2+2 extends the capabilities of the UMAX Rally by adding additional seating. It can carry up to four passengers, making it a versatile choice for both work and leisure use.
Yamaha UMAX Bistro
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX Bistro adds food-service functionality into the UMAX lineup. This cart features hot and cold food storage in the cargo area. It can carry two passengers, and is used by golf course food cart service staff worldwide.
Yamaha UMAX Range Pickup
Production Years: 2019+
The UMAX Range pickup is designed as a traditional golf cart driving range ball collection unit, with a full safety cage to protect the driver from flying golf balls while driving on an active range.
Yamaha Golf Cart Model Variants
The Adventurer
The Adventurer is a sub-model (variant) of various Yamaha golf carts offered over the years. The Adventurer series is factory lifted golf cart which typically includes more rugged, utility-forward features in mind for the off-road user. These carts are intended for heavier-duty tasks and are built to handle tougher terrain compared to the standard Yamaha golf cart models they were based on. They are often used on outdoor worksites, at farms, or any place where a traditional (non-lifted) golf cart might not be quite enough.
Yamaha had several versions of Adventurer models, available in both gasoline and electric versions:
Yamaha Adventurer One
Production Years: 2009 - 2018
The Yamaha Adventurer One is designed for extra utility and ruggedness. This model has a substantial cargo bed and is intended for heavy-duty work, making it more than just a golf cart.
Yamaha Adventurer Two
Production Years: 2010 - 2018
The Adventurer Two builds on the strengths of the Adventurer One, but with an even larger cargo capacity. It's perfect for those who need to transport heavy items around large properties or facilities.
Yamaha Adventurer Sport 2+2
Production Years: 2017-2024
The Adventurer Sport 2+2 is designed for both utility and passenger transport. With its extended seating, it can comfortably carry up to four passengers, while still offering substantial cargo space for equipment or supplies.
Wrapping up Our Yamaha Golf Cart Models List
This completes the entire history of Yamaha golf cart production models. If you have any questions about your particular Yamaha golf cart, or any Yamaha golf cart parts available for it then please give us a call at 1-844-422-7884!
Updated: 4/16/2024
