2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Steve C.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/21/2023

Santa Cruz Review

No issues at 2200 miles. Naturally aspirated (non turbo) engine is very adequate with regard to acceleration and passing. I didn't want a turbo engine. Fuel economy average is 29.5 MPG with mostly city and some highway driving. This 2023 SEL replaced a 2001 Dodge Ram that averaged 13 MPGs. The bed size has been good for my recent needs, but I do have a factory installed trailer hitch and a 5' x 8' utility trailer if needed. I'll do an update later.
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BARRETT S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/20/2023
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Fun drive

A car that thinks it’s a truck. Drives like a sports car and is sweet looking. This is a nice smaller sized truck that I can use to haul around what I need to haul around. Love the in bed trunk and the bed cover that comes standard.
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KEVIN N.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/20/2023
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Overall, very good.

I was following the development of the Santa Cruz for about 1 year prior to release. I love the vehicle and would recommend it to others. For our family, I call it a Truck-Enough. It's enough truck to satisfy our needs, stylish and very fun to drive.
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VINCENT L.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/19/2023
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Love my Santa Cruz

My Santa Cruz is a great vehicle. I don’t believe it is for everyone but perfect for my wife and I. It drives like an SUV not a truck which what I wanted. My wife doesn’t drive so I was able to get something cool and still practical. We have a trailer in a campground on a permanent site and the bed allows us to throw bags of soil, plants, fire wood, chairs and many other things in the back. Love the look, drivability, mileage along with practicality.
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DANIEL L.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/19/2023
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Grayson Hyundai Knoxville, ruined my Santa Cruz and Hyundai Customer service would not make the situation right

Hyundai did not fix my vehicle after the Grayson Hyundai in Knoxville, TN left the dipstick out that saturated my engine, engine bay and underneath side of my vehicle making it a fire hazard and completely unreliable by running it low on oil and allowing debris into the engine. They cut the oring on the oil dipstick (I have pics) to place blame on the dipstick rather than make the situation right. Hyundai customer service did not care to fix the situation either. I cannot drive this vehicle with any confidence because it could catch on fire.
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Dakota H. responded on 02/20/2023 02:09 PM
We're very sorry to learn of your experience, Daniel. Please feel free to contact our customer care team at (800) 633-5151, and they would be happy to address any concerns you may have. Thank you. ^cc

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KENNETH V.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/18/2023
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Great Truck

Excellent gas milage. Very comfortable ride. Gets looks from almost everyone. So glad I chose it over the Ford Maverick! The truck is perfect for me for what purpose I needed it for. I absolutely love the safety features. I am 100% satisfied.
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ANTHONY W.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/17/2023
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Hyundai’s Least Bold Offering

The Santa Cruz is simply an ‘okay’ vehicle- it feels like the only risk Hyundai took was the exterior styling. The tonneau cover is very nice and the bed is ample enough for what Hyundai advertises it as. The interior and power train, however, are simply ‘safe’ and the fuel efficiency is a joke for a company with more efficient offerings in other vehicles. The interior is nothing special and while the 281 horsepower is a nice addition, it feels like an unnecessary option for a “Sport Adventure Vehicle”. I would trade that in a heartbeat for a hybrid/PHEV option. As is, I’m trading in for a Rivian in the next few months. The Santa Cruz is a polarizing vehicle based on appearance and Hyundai knew it would be- it’s incredibly different from anything on the road or offered today. I believe that they should’ve embraced that- I can’t think of a reason why this thing couldn’t have been a hybrid offering as well. Be bold, Hyundai!
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FERNANDO G.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/17/2023
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Beautiful truck but needs more quality on small important details

Interir material details must have higher quality. Outside trims are loose. Screen control from radio turns black randomly. Door films are peeling off . Cabin is loud when driving. Look of this truck is beautiful and so far motor is decent along transmission.
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Dakota H. responded on 02/17/2023 08:20 AM
We're very sorry to learn of your experience. Please feel free to contact our customer care team at (800) 633-5151, and they would be happy to address any concerns you may have. Thank you. ^cc

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VICTOR J.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/16/2023
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My Santa Cruz

Love the look and love the gas mileage as well as how it drive love the free oil change and the 10 years warranty the blue Link work Perfectly and love the App with the multiple functions I would love to be free for 10 years or more
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SHEILA B.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/16/2023
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Looks, handling excellent

Great Vehicle. Pleasure to drive. Gets great mileage. Great Michelin tires. Look forward to it being offered in a variety of colors and leather interior combinations Please add Heads Up Display to the options
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BRYAN N.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/16/2023
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Love my Santa Cruz, Fits Both My Budget & My Lifestyle . . .

2022 Santa Cruz, you get the Bang for the Buck! You get a solid ride, with a tremendous number of safety features . . . which in turn helps your vehicle insurance cost and it is for your safety also, great fuel milage, just enough truck for this guy, plus I get compliments all the time on its color "Sage Grey" & it's sharp looking exterior features, plus I don't know of too many vehicles that come with a built-in cooler, Peace!
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STEVEN S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/15/2023
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Great looking, solid performance.

Stylish vehicle with great performance and surprisingly good gas mileage. Dealer support is more than expected. Interior noise minimal with great layout that is easy to use. Nav system is better than any other I have used.
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Aimen F.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/14/2023
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Great car. Fun to drive

Very stylish. Where ever I go, people tell me, that’s a nice truck. My car gets a lot of attention. I’m always getting thumps up from other drivers on the road. Just wish the MPG was better. Getting only 20MPG on the highway
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WOODROW K.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/12/2023
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Santa Cruz limited is a awesome vehicle

Great Vehichle to drive very comfortable and car is loaded with great features car have one issue and it’s a trans that bucks and loses power at times did recall at dealer did not fix the issue not sure if it has to be replaced
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JULIE S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
02/12/2023
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Good but not great

A nice car overall but has a cheap feel and limited storage capability. Cargo space is small and unable to carry much. The cargo retractable cover takes up a lot of space limiting what can be put in the bed. Can not carry any bikes or building supplies such as lumber. Good for a couple of shrubs and garden bushes as long as you don't need to close the cover.
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JO D.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/10/2023
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good vehicle

Good Vehicle, just needed small truck, no longer need full sized truck. Considered other small trucks but had a Santa Fe and liked it, so went with Santa Cruz. I'm older and can no longer load/unload full sized truck.
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Christopher P.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/09/2023
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Love this truck

The truck rides like a car. A lot of safety features and the sports package is great. We like have the second seat and the ability to attach a hitch. We are Very happy with it. We are glad we purchased it
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JOSEPH R.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/09/2023
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Sants Cruz

great vehicle except for touch buttons and transmission recall.... that they can't get too till June. okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
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Jeffrey C.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/07/2023
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Great value for the price!

Did not expect the performance, comfort and fun that I am having with this vehicle. My dealership worked with me to get what I wanted even it had to be ordered, it was well worth the wait. Other than a few minor details I would by another one in a heartbeat!
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William W.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/06/2023
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Really attractive vehicle

This is a unique looking small truck. Perfect for my hauling needs when working around my yard. Like the interior car look, but with exterior cool factor. My third new car bought through Hyndai, there design team keeps me coming back.
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