2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Janet I.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/02/2021
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Sporty Vehicle

Santa Cruz is a great, sporty vehicle ,basic functions, such as steering , transmission, braking , lights, mirrors, windows and climate control work well and easily managed . In my mind ,however, it will also satisfy those that have time & technology experience to program and set up all of the updated functions that it is equipped with. SPoerty
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MICHAEL S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/11/2021
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Great looking Cruck

Was going to get a Maverick but fell in love with the Santa Cruz look and that it was designed and built in US. Very impressed over all. Real head Turner. Very versatile and stylist and a good price
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JOANNE W.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/16/2021
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Really worth it

Able to have comfort and safety it interesting vehicle. Used box for hauling gardening needs and to haul to dump garden debris. Getting storage net placed helps with groceries. Music is wonderful. Much admired by others, they also noted has lots of pep. "Cruisin" in a Santa Cruz will be the thing to do.
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RONALD F.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/19/2021
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I love my Santa Cruz...Buttttt

I love this car, my only gripe would be some of the technology missing that the Tucson and Santa Fe offers. Big example dual adjustable seats (with memory). You don't realize how much you use memory seats until you don't have them.
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BARRY G.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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11/19/2021
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fun, unique ride, it is not a truck not a car it is something else.

for those who like the ride of a car but want something a bit more durable, with some bed space for more versatility, this is your ride. very modern, high tech, (limited) comfortable smooth ride many features. All wheel drive is automated can come in handy when you need it. sporty appearance she is a head turner. Good fit for those who like a little adventure who do not want to sacrifice comfort, style, and multiple features. This car will take you to the opera in style and to the lake for fishing as well. Versatile, with a class of it's own.
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LYNN R.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/05/2021
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Love it

This is a cool truck nothing like it in the market right now. I love the safety features, the way it drives. It’s an over all blast. I still haven’t used the trunk as a cooler yet but some day I will ?
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Kenneth C.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/06/2021
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Nice vehicle

I was I. The market for a Sonata N Line, and stumbled across the Santa Cruz SEL FWD. I usually buy vehicles with every available option, but this was the only one they had. It is fairly nicely equipped, but in hindsight the Limited is more my style. The vehicle rides and drives really nice, the 2.5 (non-turbo) is slow off the line but accelerates nicely once out of the hole. The biggest disappointment in the SEL is the halogen headlights and no adaptive cruise. The cloth seats are nice, and are heated. The lane keep works very well, the wireless apple car play works great, but does not have wireless charging, which doesn’t make a lot of sense, because you have to plug your iPhone in to charge it anyway. I get compliments and looks every where I go. Gas mileage is not great, I am getting about 20-22 MPG mixed driving in regular drive mode. I have found in smart mode it is much better at about 27.5 MPG. I only have 800 miles on it, so hopefully it will improve, I keep track of all of my fill ups with my Fuelly app, so my mileage will be accurate. If you are looking to spend $30K the SEL trim is a good value. The limited trim is over priced in my opinion at over $40K. This is my sixth Hyundai and I have enjoyed all of them for different reasons. This has alot of utility if you are not looking for a work truck, and just looking for a nice riding SUV with a small bed for your Home Depot trips. I have not seen a Ford Maverick yet, but in videos this Santa Cruz is a much better looking Vehicle.
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Patricia H.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/10/2021
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I love my Santa Cruz, but a coolant leak has landed it in the service department.

I bought my first Hyundai in 2006 when I acquired a Tiburon. Since then, I have owned3 other Hyundai's. All of them have served me well, with never a trip to the dealership for anything other than routine maintenance, until the aforementioned coolant leak. In spite of the inconvenience of this repair, I like my Santa Cruz the best of all my previous auto purchases, Hyundai and otherwise. The tech, styling, features, and utility are exceptional. I hope once the leak is repaired, its reliability matches the previously mentioned traits.
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JEFFREY F.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/12/2021
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Great vehicle in terms of comfort and ride. Mpg’s could be better

I’m really overall very happy with the vehicle so far. But it is not getting the mpg’s it showed on the sticker. The interior features are very good on this car is very comfortable to drive. Curlers great from the outside
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THOMAS A.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/14/2021
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2022 Santa Cruz

Great look and features, needs to improve acceleration and gas mileage. This truck is a head turner. New colors are great, small bed works great. Affordable truck but could use more pep. Overall satisfied
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LINDA F.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/14/2021
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Great ride

Great vehicle. Just the leak. Overall well done I rate 4 3/4 just not able to place. I would recommend this as many features not available on most vehicles. I have the limited turbo, 360 cameras are great.
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TIMOTHY P.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/19/2021
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good

very sharp looking truck, nice interior, drives nice, gas millage dont no yet. like driving it,need to learn more about it .controll panel need to find out more about using it. and g.p.s.,need dealership to show me more about the truck.
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COREY B.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/21/2021
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Great looking, and great driving activity vehicle. Fun to drive.

Driving the Santa Cruz is fun and effortless. It looks great and feels like it looks (if that makes sense). So far it does what I want. I just wish the bed would stay dry. Rain gets in the bed and would wet the bed mat and anything in the bed. Should keep out water.
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CARMEN S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/25/2021
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Less features than my previous car

For the money paid it’s pretty basic and alot less features considering it’s a 2022. Although I like the car I feel like I took a step down from the top of the line car I had. If I had to do it again I might not have traded.
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ALBERT G.
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
12/28/2021
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Okay

Your car looks excellent and drives excellent simply that it wasn’t assemble correctly. I’m definitely considering bringing it back so I can be fixed properly. Car is great drives good, will definitely recommend it to my peers and coworkers
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Kevin S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/29/2021
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So far so good

I really like the comfort of the vehicle doesn't feel like a truck however has the character of a truck. Cruise works pretty good for a 4 cyl. If I were to have one thing diferent I would have got the turbo. With has a Tucson turbo and it is different. Lack of vehicles when I ordered online was the reason I didn't get the turbo. Also the no price originally was then saw quoted at $23,000 for the vehicle I wanted paid with the activity package I ended up being $10,000 more.
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JOHN A.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/30/2021
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Near miss of a great vehicle

The Santa Cruz is beautifully styled. There are so many little things that you notice in the course of driving that you just say, wow, they really thought of that. I am coming from a Toyota Tacoma. While it was a great vehicle, it actually hurt my hip while driving. While that is more my problem than the trucks, I haven't had the pain in this one. I have also enjoyed the ease of getting in and out of the vehicle. This vehicle gave me a smaller size while still having a pick up. I am not in construction and need a pick up for work but just like having a vehicle to easily throw stuff in the back. I have two complaints about the vehicle. I bought the package that had the factory installed Toneau cover over the back bed. It leaks pretty bad in the rain. I'm hoping service will be able to fix but have to wait several weeks for an appointment. The other complaint is it has some type of projector headlights that don't light up the road very well at night. They are just ok. I have read that the most deluxe version has different headlights.
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KIRK L.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/30/2021

It is not be perfect but it is perfect for me! (well almost)

One night I came out from dinner and a Black Santa Cruz SEL was parked near my Black 2017 Range Rover Evoque. The SC had a style and presence that commanded a closer look. I walked around it, looked in the window and took pictures and thought "this is a Hyundai?" Less that 24 hours later I had an SC Limited parked in my driveway. I test drove a limited to see if I could accept the downgrade from my RR. The interior fittings, feel, safety and convivence systems were heads and tails above the RR. It also was more powerful and had better handling. Missing for me is a driver memory seat and passenger power seats. Wireless Android Auto. A larger sunroof. Back seat center armrest. None of which are deal breakers. I do not carry 12' ladders, tow boats or go off road. My position is solely based on the SC good looks, comfort and handling. Add to that a best in class warranty and my RR was a goner. I do not need a truck but I had to have this one.
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PEDRO P.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/01/2022
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Experience

This vehicle is a beautiful vehicle and is a comfortable ride. Engine a little loud in the cabin and at times the dual transmission may get lazy at the start of your day, but smooths out and rides well afterwards.
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SPENCER 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
01/04/2022
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Great quality, but they cut a few corners.

I only have three complaints. 1. Engine hesitations. My non-turbo SEL has some hesitations when climbing hills, and shifts incorrectly. It doesn’t perform very well, and it is underpowered in the non turbo. 2. Hood flaps on the interstate. Despite being locked down, it still flaps around like it wants to pop up on the interstate. 3. My SEL does not have LED headlights, even though the grille has LEDs and the tail lights are LED. Visibility is poor, and it looks dumb too being mismatched. I had to change the lights the week I bought it. That should be standard, not just restricted to the premium. MPG is great. If driving easy on 60mph zones, I average 29mpg. Interstate average 24mpg at 75ish. Pulling a trailer, mpg is like a tank. You’ll empty a tank in a few miles. Capabilities are fantastic for small projects and daily commutes. Love all the features and the build quality. I was torn between ford maverick and this; but no regrets on getting this yet, except the better mpg in the ford. Also, they were unavailable when I needed a truck. Overall would recommend!
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