2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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MARK B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/04/2023
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Everything I Was Hoping For

I had a Tucson hybrid that I was unhappy with because of poor MPG. I also had a full-size truck I wanted to sell. So, I got rid of two vehicles and replaced them with the Santa Cruz 2.5 NA and FWD. I can still go to the big box home improvement stores, and I'm getting better gas mileage than my old 4WD and my Tucson hybrid! The ride is good, the comfort is good, and it gets a few looks.
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Katie S.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/04/2023
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Fun and stylish

Quick fun and stylish. All terrain and fun to take exploring or daily drive to work. Economical. Lots of space for passengers to sit comfortably in the back seat too. Truck bed space is roomy and comes equipped with a cooler built in.
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MARC L.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/04/2023
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL

Awesome truck.. smooth ride.. ease of operation.. great looking style of truck Good price.. lots of standard equipment.. first aid kit.. cargo net.. front floor mats.. full rear floor mats.. underneath seat storage.. cargo box storage
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LATRICE G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/04/2023
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Love it!

It has all the space we need and we can drive it on the beach. We took it to Hatteras with our dogs and it was perfect. Love the built in cooler in the truck bed. It drives very smooth too. This was a great purchase.
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LANA V.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/03/2023
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Perfect!

The vehicle was perfect for what we needed: a small truck for my husband and a car for me. It satisfies both. The price was right, the trade-in amount on our other car was great, it had all the options (and then some) that we were looking for.
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ANNETTE A.
2023 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
07/03/2023
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I love my truck.

It is my girlie truck. Drives and feels like SUV but provides open bed and storage in truck bed for a girl like me to pickup furniture fr9m garage sales, trees from local nursery and enough storage places when I shop. Perfect and gorgeous. Love my TRUCK!!
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PAUL B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/02/2023
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Love this vehicle

We are pleased with this little truck. It has great mileage, roomy, stylish, great tech options and is perfect for hauling small loads. We also love that we didn’t have to break the bank to purchase it.
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NICHOLAS S.
2023 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
07/01/2023
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Great fun and comfortable vehicle

I was in the market for a new car, and I’ve always had BMW’s, Jaguar etc. I test drove a Santa Cruz and couldn’t believe how luxurious it is inside and how well it drives. So I decided to get something different and get one. It’s loaded with safety features and has an excellent warranty. I got the limited edition because I wanted leather seats, 360 degree camera, and high quality led headlights. I got the sage gray color. People ask me about my car all the time. It’s a fun car to drive.
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MICHAEL C.
2023 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
07/01/2023
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2023 SEL Hyundai Santa Cruz

Very nice truck for the money. Comfortable, fun to drive. Has some utility. Reasonable fuel economy. Interior is nicely laid out. Not a lot of road noise and rides/drives like an SUV. More options or the ability to add items in the lower trims would be nice.
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RENDON S.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/01/2023
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Would be awesome if Apple CarPlay worked.

Pros - very good acceleration. Super quiet ride (especially because Apple CarPlay is useless). Really good looking vehicle. Drives, handles, and breaks awesomely. Cons - Although the Tonneau cover is really nice to have, it feels cheaply made. The latch and sliding mechanisms are sloppy, sticky, and inconsistent. The fact that only the top trim line has vents and cup holders in the back is silly. There is no usb in the back. The fact that a 2023 vehicle doesn’t have usb c is a bit strange and renders the infotainment system obsolete from the factory. The most glaring problem is that Apple CarPlay is worthless. That was my #1 requirement for any vehicle I bought and this has turned an otherwise good experience into a huge disappointment. I will gladly change this rating if the problem ever is fixed, but will never be able to give it 5 stars because of the cons listed above and the fact that I will eventually have to take time out of my day and spend gas and mileage to get the dealership to fix something that was non-functional from the factory. I am a very busy person so even taking it in is a huge deal.
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Hyundai Motor America NCC responded on 07/03/2023 06:43 AM
We’d like the opportunity to look into this. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. ^cc

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Frank F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/01/2023

Totally satisfied with my vehicle purchase,

Overall rating was excellent. Salesman went out of his way to find me the appropriate vehicle I was searching for. They found the model and color I was searching for. They were also very helpful is providing me information about accessories for my vehicle.
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FRANK F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/01/2023
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Overall experience was excellent. Salesman was very professional throughout my purchase

Overall rating was excellent. Salesman went out of his way to find me the appropriate vehicle I was searching for. They found the model and color I was searching for. They were also very helpful is providing me information about accessories for my vehicle.
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MARGARET H.
2023 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
07/01/2023
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Good.

I wanted a vehicle with space to haul items and the Santa Cruz provides that. I also needed an All-Wheel drive vehicle. I love the look of the Santa Cruz and i am extremely happy with it so far. I've only had it 1 month.
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DANIEL M.
2023 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
06/29/2023
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Love this car

Awesome automobile! I just love everything about this car, the color, the style, the handling everybody at the dealership was so helpful. Martin at Johnson Hyundai in Wake Forest was awesome. He went above and beyond helping us.
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STEVEN K.
2023 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
06/29/2023
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New vehicle

Bought this vehicle to maybe pull a small trailer. Has plenty of towing capacity for what I want to pull. Engine has a lot of power. Seats can use more padding for comfort. Definitely not car seats. Ready to get out after a couple hours. Otherwise great little pick up.
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BRYAN B.
2023 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
06/29/2023
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Was great til the check engine light came on at 2,000 miles

Was great til the check engine light came on at 2,000 miles. Mid fire on multiple cylinders. Not sure how with all the testing that can even happen. My Chrysler product had 326,000 mikes when I sold it to buy this. I hope it’s not a mistake.
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2023 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
06/29/2023
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Santa Cruz

I love this vehicle, but get rid of these automatic braking systems! Or, at the very least, provide users with the ability to permanently disable them; none of this automatic reactivation when the vehicle is turned on. It is my car and if I want these features turned off, I should have the ability to do so. If I wanted a vehicle that would do things by itself, I would have bought a Tesla. If I had known some of these annoying features couldn't be turned off permanently, I wouldn't have bought the vehicle.
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DARREN K.
2023 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
06/28/2023
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Excellent small Truck

Wanted a comfortable truck with a decent towing capacity, and something to fit in the garage. Plenty of power with turbo, very smooth, truck bed is actually about the right size, and you tow a trailer if you need more space, the heated and cooled seats are great and everything seems well thought out.
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LAWRENCE S.
2023 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
06/28/2023
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Tucson on steroids!

This Truck/SUV hybrid gives me all the versatility I need to get things done in my day to day life! From towing my boat or camper to picking up 2 yards of mulch and not to mention keeping all my fishing gear in the locked storage bed. I just love everything about it........whatever you call it!
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KEVIN E.
2023 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
06/27/2023
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More Offroad than you might think...

I took my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz on a 4,230 shakedown journey that included interstae, two-lane mountain roads, and some serious bouldery offroading in the wilds of Nevada and Utah...it was perfect. I especially was impressed with Lock- AWD mode. Offroading and still maintaining high fuel economy...the best of all possibilities.
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