In some instances it could serve as a multipurpose replacement but the easiness and quietness you like from your cart you will not have. Like all utility Side by Sides on the market, there really is not much difference between them and a beefed up, full sized, gas powered, golf cart...
However when you and your friends set in the Pioneer, or any SxS, you will immediately want to leave the payment and head towards the woods to shoot down the trails with your friends.