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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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CHRISTOPHER D.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/21/2023
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Sporty

Sporty performance for a mini pickup. Versatile. Limited has great features, 10 inch navigation screen. Digital instrument cluster. Heated & Vented front seats. Roomy interior, good foot room in rear seats.
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THERESA U.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/22/2023
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Stylish, comfortable and affordable

The Santa Cruz is a stylish and comfortable AWD truck. It’s a great option for a small and versatile pickup with great gas mileage. II highly recommend not buying below the activity package model. Not sure why Hyundai bothers with the base model.
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MATTHEW P.
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
01/24/2023
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Observations

The vehicles drives more like an SUV. When test driving other trucks you can hear how loud it is on the inside and the bumpiness but the Santa Cruz is smooth. Headlights are super bright but you get mistaken that your high beams are on because the lowest setting is so bright. Interior lighting is great because there are some blue lights on the doors that set the mood so that it isn't too bright when turning your vehicle off.
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DEBRA V.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/25/2023
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Great small truck

Manuals are too wordy. Simple step by step with a visual would be more helpful. Instructions for users on downloading and using apps and all the online registrations I had to figure out how to use and the difficulty of them.
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MARTIN P.
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
01/26/2023
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Great Design! Affordable, reasonably price.

Allot of complements for design of car. Looks expensive and ease on gas consumption. Surprisingly allot of features than expected. Drove long distance and surprised mileage gave me per tank. local seems average.
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WILLIAM C.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/29/2023
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Santa Cruz

So far so good. Too new to answer a few of these questions honestly. So you got a 5. Also too damn aggravating that you want me to type more here just for a letter count. This is how you piss off a customer.
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STEVEN I.
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
01/29/2023
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Nice for a not truck

Easy to drive. Looks like a modernized version of the Subaru Baja. Interior lacks open storage to toss phones wallets easily. No memory seat option on limited model. Radio Home Screen could be less cluttered. Has paddle shifters that are unnecessary since this isn’t a sports car….
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CATHLEEN J.
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
02/05/2023
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Overall good vehicle

I love everything about this vehicle. The only negative of this vehicle is the comfort of the seats on a long distant trip. The look of the vehicle is great. The performance is also wonderful. But wish I could only choose different seats that are more comfy.
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SMAEEL J.
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
02/08/2023
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Not too good, since it rusted after 200 miles

I bought the vehicle, I was waiting for Ford Maverick, the 2023 was delayed. I saw this pickup and went to dealer and purchased it. After 200 miles I noticed rust on muffler and tailpipe. Took it to the dealer, they said it is a manufacturing flaws, and is not covered with warranty. Kept my it and returned it in same condition.
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BRIAN T.
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
02/18/2023
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Happy with a ‘23 SC. Need time to test durability.

Love my new ‘23 Santa Cruz SE Premium. Its design and features fit my family’s needs exactly. As a manufacturing engineer, I am very aware of form, fit and function and this truck is a level above the competition. The design is unique. It’s feels solid. Interior noise is surprisingly low, even with the roof rack mounted. Handles like a car. The front grill material and design is mo only concern. Time will tell on durability of all components, thus the four star rating and the 9 for recommending completely, however, I highly recommend this class of truck. I am encouraged by Hyundai constantly seeking feedback and striving to improve the quality. I’d be willing to be a reliable and honest checkpoint for continued feedback and ideas for improvement. Hyundai, please dominate this market!
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VICKY B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/18/2023
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I had great experience.

I am having issues right now that shouldn't be happening. I will be happy to provide an update once I get the issues resolved. I don't have enough words to describe until I get the issues fixed on my vehicle.
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MARK C.
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
02/22/2023
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Ok

The only two problems that I found so far with 2000 miles on it are first as you start to takeoff it hesitates a little and then everything is normal second the windshield wipers. If you get ice on your windshield you can’t lift them up to get the ice off they hit the hood piss poor design.
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STEPHEN L.
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
02/23/2023
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BUCKLE UP,AND ENJOY YOUR RIDE

I WAS IMPRESSED WITH THE STYLING AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE TRUCK.ITS JUST ENOUGH FOR MY NEEDS ,NOT TOO BIG AND OVERWHELMING.,THIS IS A VERY ACCESSABLE VEHICLE.AS I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A SMALLER, OLDER, 2008 CHEVY COLORADO,AND WAS USE TO THE DYNAMICS OF BEING IN A TRUCK. AS FOR THE TECHNOLOGY,THIS OBVIOUSLY WAS HEAD ABOVE,AND IT WAS LIKE GOING FROM A BIPLANE,TO THE STARSHIP ENTERPRISE,AND I GUESS FOR MYSELF, THAT MAKES DRIVING A JOY.
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REYNARD D.
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
02/24/2023
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Love the look and features

Be careful when it comes to your radiator because it is not protected like it should be. A rock hit and damaged our radiator after only having the truck for a little under a month and the warranties did not cover this repair. We had to us our road hazard insurance.
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DAVID S.
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
02/25/2023
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Good overall

The turbo model is ok but the transmission stutters at low speed. The price is a little high. Other then that it’s fine. I think I would have been happier with the normal transmission. The bed cover is nice.
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FRANK R.
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
03/17/2023
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Quite fun to drive and very practical.

We like having 3 vehicles, and we already have a Tucson and Ram pickup. I traded a Mustang for the Santa Cruz as I needed something a little easier to get in and out of. I'd considered a Jeep Wrangler (not easier to get in and out of) and a Ford Maverick. Ultimately I chose the Santa Cruz due to the options on the limited package. It also dives very much like the 22 Tucson we already have. It is AWD and Turbo charged, so it has plenty of power. We don't often have anyone in the rear seats, but we both can move forward for the rare times that'll occur. I suppose I might have found a Maverick with all the options I got on this one, but I do like the style a little bit better and I enjoy the ride. I think in the long run the Hyundai will outlast the Ford. I only gave it 4 stars because even with all the options it does have, there is not a power passenger seat, no front or rear parking sensors, and no drop-down arm rest in the rear. The short bed in wonderful, especially with the roll top cover.
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EARL 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
03/26/2023
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Good gasoline mileage love the style fun to drive

I have only started the journey with the Santa Cruz I hope to have many enjoyable experiences. The safety issues are of concern not able to clear windshield in poor weather conditions is a problem and the hood appears to be loose not secure while driving it looks like it bounces up and down. And of course the scratches that are on it from when I took delivery the loose exterior door molding and excessive window noise while windows are closed.
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COLBY M.
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
03/29/2023
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Pretty Great

It’s a unique vehicle that still feels familiar to drive. I’ve received several compliments on it, the baby blue color is really pretty. If you’re looking for a small SUV I’d really consider this as a more standout option.
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ZACHARY M.
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
03/31/2023
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A Not-Button Issue

If you want comfort, utility and cool - this is the car. It's fun to drive, it's got a little bed you can get dirty and the interior makes you feel like you've paid more than you did. If you want buttons, this is not the car. The entertainment system, air system, navigation - even the speedo and odometer use touch screen controls exclusively and they are tiny. It's no understatement to say that those controls are all totally unusable if the car is in motion. It would endanger myself and everyone else on the road to adjust the speed of the air circulation. I have made peace with this and figure it all out before I put it in drive but it is definitely annoying to feel like I have to either stop or put my life at risk to use 95% of my dash.
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JOHN J.
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
04/01/2023
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Great, if you don't need it serviced.

I wanted something with utility, but I didn't want the cookie cutter truck, SUV, or Sedan. The Santa Cruz certainly isn't cookie cutter. If you don't need a truck for hauling anything other than air, the Santa Cruz is a good choice, but the leg-room in the back and the 1980's style adjustability of the front passenger seat is annoying. But since I am normally the only one in my Santa Cruz, those limitations aren't bad for me. The problem, at least for me, is getting your vehicle serviced. I have been trying to get ahold of the service department (calls, emails, website) for over 3 weeks and I can not get a human to talk with me. When I call, the phone rings 5 times, then it hangs up on me. Every. Single. Time.
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