2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Reviews - Verified Owners

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4.5

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Kevin M.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/26/2026

Verified Review

Pseudo truck

This vehicle offers a compelling mix of practicality and fun—as long as your driving stays on pavement. The turbocharged engine paired with AWD delivers confident acceleration and solid traction, and the overall price point feels reasonable for what you get. Features like the roof rack and covered bed add everyday utility, and on-road handling is genuinely enjoyable, making it a good choice for commuting or light hauling. That said, the limitations become obvious once you push beyond city and highway use. Despite its rugged appearance, the tires are strictly road-oriented, and off-road driving is uncomfortable and uninspiring. The running boards feel unnecessary, the bed is smaller than expected, and the crossover/SUV-based platform limits its capability compared to a traditional truck. Interior practicality also takes a hit—rear legroom is tight, and the roof rack produces noticeable wind noise at higher speeds. Bottom line: this is a fun, affordable, road-focused utility vehicle with useful features, but it falls short if you’re expecting true off-road performance or truck-level functionality.

MARGARET B.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/26/2026

Verified Review

Very good choice

I was sceptical about changing from a full size truck to the Santa Cruz, but this truck fits my needs and has several perks that make it worth it.

Recommended

Wayne L.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/25/2026

Verified Review

Santa Cruz

O.K. Some good things, some not-so-good things.

Recommended

LEONARD L.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/23/2026

Verified Review

Love our Santa Cruz

One of the beat vehicles we have owned

Recommended

Cecil H.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/22/2026

Verified Review

satisfied and pleased

very pleased so far with this truck

Recommended

Theodore T.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/22/2026

Verified Review

TNT

Would not buy the vehicle again looking to trade it in now on a Hyundai Palisades if there’s anything you can do to get me into the Palisades and get me out of this lease early would be appreciated

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/22/2026 02:06 PM

Hello Theodore,

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. If you have any concerns with your lease, please contact Hyundai Motor Finance at (800) 523-4030.^cc

LASONIA A.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/22/2026

Verified Review

Great vehicle

Was a great vehicle to drive with the amount of safety features it had and very comfortable to.

Recommended

James G.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/21/2026

Verified Review

Overall great little truck

Rides well. Roomy bed. Many safety features.

Recommended

Jr E.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/21/2026

Verified Review

Good car questionable company.

Very nice vehicle, comfortable and fun to drive.

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/21/2026 01:13 PM

Hello Jr,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. ^cc

Gary S.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/20/2026

Verified Review

Almost there

To much dashboard technology, otherwise a very good vehicle.

Recommended

Finazzo S.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/20/2026

Verified Review

satisfied with purchase

Overall a good vehicle , reliable and good gas mileage

Recommended

Ann J.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/19/2026

Verified Review

Santa Cruz review

I love this vehicle !

Recommended

DARREN V.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/19/2026

Verified Review

Solid build quality

There are features in this car that seem to be purposely disabled by the mfg

Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 02:23 PM

Hello Darren, Feedback of Hyundai customers is important to us. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.

Hurley G.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/19/2026

Verified Review

Great size

Style is great

Recommended

STEVEN M.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/17/2026

Verified Review

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

door gaps and alignment to body are poor

Debra B.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/17/2026

Verified Review

Love my GrayGoose

The only thing I would want to change is the gas mileage.

Recommended

Glen P.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/17/2026

Verified Review

Super car

Fun to drive

Michael O.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Overall good vehicle

I've only had a few issues so far but the dealership was great with diagnosing and resolving them 1. Warped brake rotor Replaced both with new pads, free. 2. Trunk release solenoid failed Replaced entire unit, free 3. Rear shock failed Replaced both, free All work performed promptly and efficiently

Recommended

JOSEPH K.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Great small pickup

This is a pickup with suv appointments and comfort.

Recommended

Cindy V.

2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Verified Owner

01/16/2026

Verified Review

Enjoying it

The Santa Cruz drives excellent, we feel safe in it during winter. It is comfortable and does well with gas milage. The only fault we have found is the low tire lights come on the dash when it is very cold outside, and they do not go off even if we check the tires for air, that is very annoying, so we would suggest this feature be improved.

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