2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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ROBERT 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
04/22/2023
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Great vehicle except for the transmission problem (which is huge).

We love everything about our SC except for the transmission problem (recall #236). It’s fun to drive and has plenty of pep due to turbo engine. If it wasn’t for the recall #236, we would rate it 5. My wife will not drive the SC bc she’s afraid it will quit running and not be able to get off of highway.
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 04/26/2023 10:42 AM
Safety is our top priority; we would like to contact you to discuss your concerns further. Thank you. ^cc

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SHAI 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
04/22/2023
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The best little truck I have ever owned.

I have driven this truck/sport adventure vehicle, from coast to coast and its very versatile, fun and easy to drive. I have had my Santa Cruz for over a year, and I still looked forward to driving every time I get in it. The amount of technology that is included in the limited trim is unmatched by similar vehicles in its class.
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CRAIG T.
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
04/22/2023
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Santa cruz

Modern looking, competitive pricing,, needs GPS standard on truck, would like to have dash cam standard (both front and rear) as standard. Came with 3 year oil change, etc. Which was a good selling point.
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CARMEN 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
04/18/2023
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Best purchase

Had the Santa Cruz for a year now and I love it. We are a shorter height family so it’s definitely roomy for us. But most complaints from friends and family who are taller, is that it’s not very roomy. But overall a great, safe and fun ride. Better than expected gas mileage. I drive mostly on freeway and get 33-36 mpg highway and 20-22 mpg in town. You can’t beat the warranty and so far Hyundai services have been an ease for oil changes and the two recent recalls. Most comments I get is how cool the headlights are. I get a lot people stopping to look at my Santa Cruz. It’s definitely a head turner in traffic because of the unique style.
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ROBIN A.
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
04/18/2023
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Great truck!

I first saw this truck online and I was so excited! I had been wanting a truck that was easy to get in and out of and loved the style of this truck. I test drove one at another dealership that had one and then visited the Ringgold Hyundai dealership. They did not have a truck in and I told them what I was interested in. I honestly didn’t think I would hear anything from them. I couldn’t believe that Brandon called to tell me that they were getting one in just like I wanted! I came to see it and test drive it and I knew this was what I needed to haul all my gardening supplies! I purchased it that day and love my Santa Cruz more than any vehicle I’ve ever owned! The dealership has been great to work with and very convenient! I am very happy with the experience and ❤️❤️my Santa Cruz!
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EDWARD T.
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
04/15/2023
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Great style, seats uncomfortable and fuel mileage is bad for the SEL.

the truck style is great, love the features. The driver's seat is very hard and after an hour driving is hard on your assets. the fuel mileage is bad considering the engine for the SEL. I would expect much better.
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Philip M.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/14/2023

First Asian Vehicle

Wife wanter a Santa Cruz first time she saw a picture. I wanted to keep our Lincoln MKC. We went for a test drive and bought it on the spot. It's the 22 Limited with all the bells and whistles. Dealership added $5000.00 to MSRP because they said you couldn't find them, so that put us upside down from the getgo. I am very pleased with the look, ride, accelation, and functionality. There has been several issues first the two door panels attavhed to the drivers door were about 1/2 inch from the door itself and the all wheel drive lock icon comes on by itself in an amber color for no reason. Brought it in first Cruz they saw but issue came up with another model and appointment is made where the rear end has to be dropped to install a coupling, about a two hour job. Hopefully this will be the kinks that a new model brings to the table. I read some reviews about tranny issues and rear brake issues and just hope I don't fall into that same category. The car is exempt from any of the recalls that have come up hopefully the high pressure oil pump. I added a couple of after market items such as black rails for the 4ft. bed side panel, a black bug deflector that goes well with the black grill the Ltd. offers, the black letters on the tailgate, black dual exhaust tips, a magna flow muffler and a 40hp boost chip from Thornton, boosted hp to 321 and ft lbs. torque to over 325. I think the design leaves the bloviated Ford Maverick in the rear mirror as well as the ride and performance. Now the compact pick up vehicle phase is about to begin, I just read that Toyota, Chevy and Dodge are going to bring out their versions withinthe next 24 months. Again I don't have any complaints with this vehicle at all. I will probably buy another one down the line.As far as the features I think they squeeked a bit with no passenger power seat, no memory driver seat, and no auto fold mirrors. Now this is for the Limited trim which is top of the line.That's why I give it a seven in the feaures column.
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CHRISTOPHER M.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/13/2023
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Different than anything else on the road. You will stand out.

If you want to stand out in a crowd of cross over vehicles, this is the one to do it with. Only real issue is the loud ac unit. And the aim of the headlights. For the price point these issue could have been better with easy fixes.
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MICHAEL 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
04/11/2023
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Wonderful Vehicle to drive, Styling is great as is versatility.

So fun to drive handles very well. Very versatile for traveling and/or when needing to load and haul stuff. Easy to park and gets pretty good mpg it is a little truck after all. Handles like most cross overs with the flexibility of a small pickup bed making trips to the store less stressful to carry loads home.
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TESIA W.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/06/2023
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Transmission recall

I had problems with the vehicle in less than 6 months of use. Dealership, customer service and Hyundai customer care were all horrible. I needed a new transmission and still had to pay $10000+ I waited 5 months for repair and 6 months for a minor solution.
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ALYSSA N.
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
04/06/2023
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Love the look, not the drive

I love the look of the truck and having the bed to fit bigger items (bikes, furniture, etc). However, I’m not a huge fan of how it runs. The ride is bumpy and acceleration is slow. Lights also aren’t bright enough
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 04/07/2023 02:39 PM
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We encourage you to speak with your local authorized Hyundai dealership to further discuss your concerns and have the vehicle inspected. ^cc

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KAREN 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
04/06/2023
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Great styling is only the beginning

This is probably my 12th new truck purchase and probably my favorite. Along with the great styling, it boasts a lot of very useful standard and safety features. I am writing another 40 characters because Hyundai doesn't think that 160 is enough.
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STEPHEN C.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/06/2023
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Don’t buy

This vehicle buys you nothing but a headache. Transmission is confused the interior components are very cheap. There’s a lack of power and fuel economy has dropped tremendously from the time of purchase. When getting service done on your vehicle, it is a nightmare because they have no idea what they’re doing and I get lied to about everything.
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ROBERT H.
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
04/04/2023
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Very good so far

I am very happy with the Santa Cruz, it drives and rides like a car but it carries a load like a truck. I thinks it styling is excellent, I have gotten many many complements on it. I am not happy about the $3000 add on just because they can. I have excellent credit and they told me I could get a zero percent loan (they wouldn't let me pay cash for it). The finance people called and said they couldn't provide the zero percent loan because I had had a car loan in many years. Which was true., we had paid cash for the last few cars. I should have said no thanks at this point but I wanted the truck. They found a local credit union that would right the loan at a 4 percent rate. I accepted it and paid it off after a few months. I will never buy another car from that dealership.
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RONALD T.
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
04/03/2023
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A fun truck to drive!

This a fun truck to drive it handles very well and gives you a nice ride. Stopping distance is very good from 60 MPH. Gas milage is OK not the greatest but for the type of vehicle it is. With the turbo option this truck gets out of the way in a hurry.
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DANIEL 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
04/03/2023
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excellent

Fun to drive, gas mileage is good. accelerates good for a turbo. handles good and rides good, truck bed is really good holds a lot more then you think. I like the different compartments in the back and the dry storage.
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JEANETTE 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
04/03/2023
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Fantastic, Fun, Versatile Truck.

One Year Anniversary and I’m still smitten with loving this truck! Comfy ride, hauls an amazing amount of garden supplies. Long trips are a breeze. Fantastic Fuel consumption for a truck and gorgeous to boot!!
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LARRY 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
04/02/2023
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all good......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

all good..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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MICHAEL 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
03/30/2023
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The Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz is a versatile vehicle which suits all of my needs. It rides as well as a car, and has a truck bed for small projects. Hyundai should offer a slightly larger bed,a hybrid model, and offer the black edition on lower trim models. Also the paint on the Santa Cruz chips too easy.
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DANIEL M.
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
03/27/2023
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Great truck

Most of the work I do is in the city. I used to drive a dodge ram around. When I first saw the commercial for the Santa Cruz I knew I needed it. Having a smaller truck that still has a bed is super clutch for the work I do. It is fast and fun to drive and makes work a little less work/
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