2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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JUSTIN G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/23/2023
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2023 Hyunda Santa Cruz SEL Premium

This is an extremely versatile vehicle for anyone needing the everyday use of a sedan with the occasional need to haul. It's an outdoor enthusiasts dream car with off-road capability, plenty of storage, and modern conveniences. If you have a sunroof with factory cross bars, you're going to experience a lot of noise when having the roof open. Listening to music or even having a conversation will be tough. Other than that, I have no complaints and am extremely happy with this truck! With the features and versatility of the bed, I'm able to haul 4'x8' sheets of flat material with no problems or concerns at all! The factory tires are a little underwhelming, so I did replace them with a slightly more aggressive tire that set it apart from a Santa Cruz right off the showroom floor. Other than that, I think it's a great looking vehicle that will definitely turn heads and start conversations! With the AWD model, you can expect 18-19 average mpg's. Highway driving will get you about 27mpg on the high end. With this being an off-road capable vehicle with lockable 4x4, I'm happy with that. Overall, it's a vehicle that will give you small truck (5,000 lbs) towing with the mpg and comfortability of an SUV.
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VONGPHET V.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/23/2023
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Superb overall experience with some strangely lacking features on a top trim

The Santa Cruz Limited is a quiet, capable and nearly compact truck that is so quiet and comfortable you forget it's a truck with a 4'3" bed. It drives like a small crossover and accelerates quicker than the average vehicle on the road. Strangely however is the decision to not include wireless android auto/apple carplay on the highest trim. The sound quality from the speakers? Get ready to replace the factory Bose (Limited trim) speakers at the very least if you care the slightest bit about audio fidelity.
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SANDRA B.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/23/2023
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Excellent car/truck

Best car I have owned.As far as performance it's performs well in all weather.The convenience of having a truck bed on my suv makes it easier for trips etc! my husband and teen/adult kids love to drive it as well!It makes road trips more fun!
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MARY G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/23/2023
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz 11,000 miles as of this writing and owned for 1 year

I was somewhat skeptical about purchasing a Hyundai product because I had mainly drove Toyota or Honda products. However, I researched and fell in love with the Santa Cruz and decided to give it a try. I am exceedingly happy with my vehicle and the long warranty offered by Hyundai clinched the deal. It is a very comfortable and useful vehicle to drive and operate. I have the Limited turbo option which offers great power when needed or just wanting to have some sporty fun.
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ELIZABETH S.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/22/2023
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This little truck is stylish and tough. It's perfect for me.

I absolutely love this stylish little truck. It is perfect for me. I use the small bed to transport gardening supplies, and it suits my needs perfectly. It also provides a comfortable ride, wonderful safety features in snowy/icy conditions, and very good fuel efficiency for a truck.
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DERRICK P.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/21/2023
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Best truck on the road

I bought this truck in July and have been very satisfied. It’s big enough for what I need and small enough for my family to feel comfortable driving it. It’s good on fuel for a truck, and it’s by far, the best looking truck on the road. I get so many stares and thumbs up from people next to me on the road. It also has plenty of daft lett features if that’s important to you. Not the most powerful vehicle, but that’s not a deal breaker for me.
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MIKE H.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/19/2023
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Sporty looking

I customized this truck heavily. About the only thing left is to add vehicle lift and side steps. I added Roof rack, bed rack, bed post tie downs, rear light bar, trailer hitch, increased fender protection and mud flaps, custom grill protection, hood deflector, decals, interior carbon fiber trim, shelves, etc. it looks sporty and easy to park and drive.
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TAMI W.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/15/2023
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My new Santa Cruz

I enjoy driving my Santa Cruz. It drives like a car but the back end is all truck. I like all the standard features. The only thing I would have liked is a trailer hitch. They do sell them but it would have cost me around a thousand dollars to have it installed. I can not wait to take it on our first road trip. I can see where the paddle shifters will be a great help on the mountain roads and the cruse control will be welcomed on the opened freeways. I get complements all the time on the look an color of my new truck. Over all I am very pleased with my Santa Cruz and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a midsize truck.
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RONALD R.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/14/2023
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So far so good.

The SC is a sharp looking truck. I considered a Ford Maverick but the ones available were used and priced much higher than my new truck. The night edition in Phantom Black is stunning to look at. I am glad it was what I bought even if I had to have a coil pack replaced at 600 miles.
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FELANDO W.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/14/2023
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2023 Santa Cruz Limited-1 year, 28k mile ownership

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a great compact four-door pick up that is fully loaded for less than $45,000. It has unique features, great styling, acceptable, fuel economy, and a powerful drive train. It is missing a few minor marks, but overall worth consideration.
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SCOTT W.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/12/2023
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Fabulous vehicle, love my truck

I have loved the Santa Cruz since I first viewed the concept pictures years ago. While it took some time for it to come into production, it was worth the wait and I am completely satisfied. Hyundai has a winner here!!
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KIRK M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/12/2023
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2023 Santa Cruz Limited 2.5T

The Santa Cruz isn't a truck exactly. In fact, I consider it to best fit the term "sport utility vehicle". It stands out from the crowd. It has plenty of power in the top trim levels with the 2.5 Turbo engine. The vehicle comes with many great features, including a pretty good stock sound and nav system. The safety features like four quadrant cameras and adaptive cruise work great. The Lane Keeping Assist works excellent as long as there are proper lines painted on the road (in other words, all but country lanes and back roads), and will keep you from going off the road if you get distracted. The seating is comfortable. The bed is smallish but useful for bulky or oversize items like a piece of furniture or carrying camping gear. It handles rough roads very well and the ride quality is great. I don't want anyone to think I'm a "bot" or AI writing this. The vehicle has a few quirks or missed opportunities. These include lack of seat position memory, no physical knobs for the entertainment/nav system, bed should have been just a couple of inches longer, the hood is HEAVY with no lift assist shocks, and the interior slider (the cloth part) for the sun roof is NOT tied to the glass portion, you have to move it manually. The most glaring "problem" is a lack of ECO mode, which I feel cuts down on the MPG. It won't automatically go to the highest available gear, forcing you to shift with the paddle to get the RPMs down in order to get your mileage up. It always seems to stop one gear too low for the speed you are doing, such as in fourth when it should go on up to fifth. Of course this doesn't matter once you top out at full "highway speed" and the vehicle is in eighth gear. Overall, though, the Santa Cruz is a great vehicle for the money you pay for it. I think they give you features and quality that would cost you quite a bit more if it was another manufacturer. The vehicle looks good (though get some stick on plastic letters to fill in the reliefs in the tailgate, looks too plain without it) and runs very well. I don't regret my purchase in the least, and with just a few tiny changes, I think Hyundai can take the Santa Cruz from very, very good to outstanding.
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BONNIE M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/11/2023
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I love my Santa Cruz

This dealer and vehicle have been one of the best experiences in my life. Ease of sale. Quality of vehicle. I enjoy looking at it parked and enjoy driving it. It exceeds in the mileage it is rated for. I get 29/30 mpg on the highway!! Just has been a great experience!!
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CLAD H.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/11/2023
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Night

Love this little truck. Just wish I would have gotten the higher trim. Could have invested more into the sound system since the truck is geared towards hipsters, stereo definitely lacks. Other than that, I’m happy.
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LINDA M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/10/2023
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I got many compliments on the Santa Cruz! It’s fun to drive, spacious front seats, a little tight in the backseats a good truck bed area

I love the look of the Santa Cruz and have loved it for two years and finally purchased this 23. I love the color, the ride and the space in the front. And I love the cordless charging pad. I get many compliments on my beautiful truck.
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KATHRYN G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/08/2023
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Great AWD Turbo Truck!

Great design, gas mileage. Very comfortable/ lumbar support. The only negative thing I would say is front grill and bumper paint chips easily for being low profile. Also door protective stickers came off. Love this vehicle, just wish front didn’t chip easily.
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CHRISTIAN V.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/06/2023
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Great design, Practical and drives great

The car is very practical and gets great fuel economy. It looks great and has almost all of the features that I like and need in a car. I hope it comes out in a hybrid or electric version one day. Great job Hyundai !
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BRYAN S.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/04/2023
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Zippy Utility Vehicle

It's a great looking truck. That's the main draw for me. It has a quiet, smooth ride. The turbo engine is surprising quick. It's a sneaky fast little truck. The utility of the flatbed is nice for sporting equipment, camping gear etc. It feels fun and adventurous on the road.
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ABIGAIL G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/04/2023
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Best car for your money

This truck is comfortable, stylish and enjoyable to drive. Hyundai really did a great job designing this truck for people who want a truck that makes a statement. I have my dream vehicle now and will enjoy driving this beautiful truck for many years to come.
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ALBERT F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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10/04/2023
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Excellent Choice

Comfort and style in pleasing package. Music and maps work well. Plenty of room for lots of suitcases for extended vacation. Smooth ride, spacious, economical in unique package you are sure to enjoy!
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