Four years after introducing its most advanced golf car ever, Club Car is doing it again with the Precedent i2.

"Precedent i2 builds on what made Precedent a revolutionary golf car and makes it an even more reliable, better performing car for the course owner/operator and golfer," said Phil Tralies, chairman and CEO.

To the casual observer, the Precedent i2 looks like its namesake but the changes start with the new Excel drive system, which the company says offers enhanced efficiency, reliability and control capabilities.

One of the key benefits of the system is that it increases the benefits of Precedent’s motor braking and regenerative braking features to provide greater control of the vehicle and a smoother ride. By lowering the car’s motor-braking capability to speeds near zero, the driver gains more control and assurance when descending hills. Increased motor braking also improves Precedent i2’s regenerative braking ability by capturing and returning more kinetic energy to the batteries. (In earlier Precedent models, regenerative braking occurred down to approximately 10 mph.)

The change could reduce energy costs by 20 percent over previous models.

Because the driver will apply less pressure to the mechanical brake, there will be less wear on brake parts. Club Car also has a new charging system that reduces charging time and water consumption, and helps extend battery life by utilizing optimized charging algorithms.

The vehicle’s dash has been redesigned to make it easier to clean and to make golfers’ personal items more visible.

Standard amenities on the Precedent i2L model include 10-inch rims and aluminum wheels, soft-grip steering wheel, custom logo, accent striping, premium windshield and canopy storage net. Contact www.clubcar.com.