2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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ROBERTO H.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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The BEST

I love this vehicle I want to see other types of makes did not care for them. The way I care for this one easy on gas. I love the mobility. I would recommend this to anybody and I would also recommend Ettleson Hyundai my salesman was Jose Gonzalez, I believe I’d give him 1000% such a good salesman I would recommend him to anybody that is out there looking for a vehicle in my family.
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BRIAN P.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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Great styling, excellent performance, perfect for my use

Turbo engine very peppy, styling is nice, driver comfort is great, wife thinks passenger seat has poor lumbar support though and should have been a power seat also in the SEL Premium. Should have Homelink as the 2022's did.
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LINDA C.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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Best possible crossover of tucson with a truck bed and improved handling and pickup

We have just purchased the vehicle a month ago and have driven it thru 5 states with various highways and rocky, hilly terrain with inclement weather. It performed very well, had great storage and handling, felt safe inside, and the Sage Gray Santa Cruz always looked beautiful enough to get compliments from everyone, everywhere.
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MICHAEL H.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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Watch out

Don’t pay over MSRP. It’s not worth more than MSRP. It’s nice but it’s not big enough to pay extra for it. Make sure your dealer also does not charge you for stuff like anti theft insurance. And if you get the extended warranty check out what the deductible will be
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Dakota H. responded on 01/03/2023 02:28 PM
We're very sorry to learn of your experience, Michael. Please feel free to contact our customer care team at (800) 633-5151, and they would be happy to look into your situation further. Thank you. 

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ERIN T.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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Great vehicle

Great all around vehicle. Looks amazing. Runs very well. They need to improve the off road capabilities maybe a heavier duty single clutch of better torque distribution/ management for hill starts and adverse terrain maneuvering. All in all i would very much recommend the Santa Cruz.
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GEORGE F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/03/2023
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Excellent!!!!

Always check dealership reviews. All dealerships are NOT the same. The dealership we originally went to had mark ups that were not explained, was crowded with vehicles and genuinely was not a pleasant experience. Our bank sent us to Stivers of Columbia, SC. They were open about all charges and were very good to work with.
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JOHN T.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/22/2022
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Darn nice and loaded with up-to-date features.

I am very comfortable with this vehicle. The options make driving this vehicle a pleasure and I don’t buy anything that’s slow. And it is certainly not that! I do miss not having a place for my sunglasses, side window defoggers and beepers/auto braking to keep me from hitting something while parking or backing up. Great camera, though. I also wanted a truck bed that was as low as possible. Unfortunately, this bed is higher than a Mavericks. Also I bought the most loaded out, top of the line model delivered that month to the dealer and it was missing a trailer hitch. I bought a truck with 5000 pound towing capacity. So, wheres the hitch? If the hitch and harness came from the factory, it would add $450. At the dealer, it was over $1000 to install, supposedly at their cost. What??? And I like to lock/ unlock the doors with a button on the handle but this vehicle only has areas where you rest your hand for a moment to get into or lock vehicle. Less reliable in cold or wet conditions requiring you to dig out your key fob to accomplish the job. Truck bed with factory cover is not waterproof. Tailgate is barely manageable by one’s self to remove or replace. I dropped mine because of the bulk, weight and awkwardness. But I love the rims with MICHELIN tires attached, thank you very much. Most Mavericks had some sort of off road package which is worthless to me and they include noisy, knobby tires. And lastly, the engine and transmission setup is far superior in performance, sound and feel vs. Ford Maverick. Not to mention a huge hp/torque advantage.
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JIM W.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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01/02/2023
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Good truck

It's a nice dependable truck that handles well and gets excellent fuel mileage. It is sporty and it is useful for what I needed it for. It can haul what I need and still get reasonable fuel mileage for the power it has.
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STEVEN F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/31/2022
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Very satisfied

We purchased our Santa Cruz after much research. We had also ordered a new Ford Maverick Lariat. However we got tired of waiting so considered the Santa Cruz more seriously. Now that we have the Santa Cruz we are glad we bought it as we like it much better than the Maverick. So, when the Maverick finally arrives we will refuse it.
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ROBERT K.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/31/2022
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Outstanding Vehicle

To have a car, AND a pickup capability is great. I have had pickups and cars, and this one rides and drives like a car, yet I still have a bed if needed. Very smooth to drive (and fun). The only downside I have is the sound keeps going off. To fix it, I have to unplug the amp underneath the driver's seat and plug it back in. The dealership has ordered a new one.
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LISA S.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/31/2022
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Very Satified!

While I have only had my Santa Cruz a few weeks, I love it. When I am driving it, it feels like a regular SUV but has the added benefit of the truck bed which is great for me as I love to refinish furniture and am always picking up something that would not fit in my prior SUV. I have been stopped by friends to ask my what the vehicle is as it is so cute.
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NANCY W.
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
12/31/2022
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great truck with ride and handling of a sports car but truck bed utility

would recommend it to anyone, i got the NIGHT model because of the color and wheel package, if that doesn't matter get the Limited which has a few more options available. the ride and handling is awesome with great acceleration and braking.
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JENNIFER M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/30/2022
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Luv it!!!!!

Completely in love with my new Santa Cruz. Beautiful refined styling on the inside. Packed with every safety and convenience feature you could imagine. The bed is just the right size for me and the underbed storage is a great bonus.
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CHARLES M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/29/2022
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This will be our forever truck!

We absolutely love our new Hyundai Santa Cruz truck! It drives great and is very comfortable. There is a lot of room in the truck and is a 4 door and seats 5 comfortably. The large screen for navigation is great!
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GARY D.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/29/2022
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Fun, Smart

Good power and economy. Stylish and fun to drive. Excellent interaction with phone. Sounds cool and locking bed cover is very smart. Nice color inside and out. Smart safety features and excellent lighting.
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EDWARD W.
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
12/28/2022
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fantastic

This vehicle is well thought out with lots of very useful features. The Santa Cruz has lots of storage and the pickup bed is large enough for most homeowner needs. The Santa Cruz has more than enough power and handles very well. I would buy this again.
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MICHAEL P.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/27/2022
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Looks awesome..

The Santa Cruz is definitely a head turner..looks very stylish and has all the features that I expect Awesome handling and plenty of power when you need it.Gad mileage is really good and I am very pleased Kudos to the design team.. job very well done.
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ELLEN P.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/27/2022
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Powerful and stylish.

We looked for 2 years for a new vehicle. It had to have an ability to carry our equipment we use for our disaster relief but be an everyday vehicle when we are home. Check. Check. We looked at dealership but nothing could be found. We went on YouTube and say a few reviews of the new Santa Cruz. I called a dealership but there was none to be even trial driven. We took a leap and ordered a brand new SC and put all our preferences in it. It was easy enough. (Much easier than programming the phone pairing.) There is a lot of reading there. I would ask that they offer more paint and seat options. I am not fond of the leather used.
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ROBERT F.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/27/2022
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Feels great riding it

Did not know about car when shopping for new one. Was looking at either a Palisade or a Telluride when I saw this at the Hyundai dealership. Loved the style ,ride ,and features and had great towing capacity for the turbo model. So far so good have it 3 months no problems. People like the look and have had number of comments.
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ELIZABETH T.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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12/27/2022
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See below

We were looking for a smaller vehicle (as compared to a Ford F-150) that still provides adequate cargo space for hauling items to a cabin etc. The Santa Cruz behaves like a car, SUV etc but has a well sized "truck bed". The integrated tonneau cover is easy to handle, and the bed material does not require the purchase of additional protection (rhino lining etc). The standard safety features on this vehicle are comparable to what we see in the Genesis GV80 we also own.
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