2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Michael P.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/06/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz

runs well, but too many electronic options. but so far it seems to be a good selection.
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DAVID F.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/02/2026
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I really love this new toy that I just purchased about 2 months ago ve

Affordable and reliable a plus
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Karen W.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/06/2026
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Problem with brakes
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Scott M.
2025 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
04/09/2026
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Perfect size for a cross over of truck and SUV

one criticism is that you cannot fold wipers up to avoid ice windshield issues when the SC is parked.
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JOLENE B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/03/2026
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Great everyday driver and tow vehicle.

This is my 13th Hyundai and second Santa Cruz. I love how it drives like a car and has so many upgraded features. It also easily tows my 18' camping trailer. I do have an electric brake controller isntalled in it. My only complaint is the terrible gas mileage.
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David D.
2025 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
04/13/2026
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Santa Cruz

I love the fuel economy and comfort.
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Monte B.
2025 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
04/15/2026
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Great vehicle, good light truck.

Very enjoyable to drive, comfortable and great for light truck work.
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INGRID H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/06/2026
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Excellent

Great truck fun to drive love the safety features
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Laura W.
2025 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
04/15/2026
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My pickup

I am enjoying my vehicle
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Linda B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/07/2026
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I love my Santa Cruz!

I am extremely happy with my purchase. I love the ride, the safety features, and tech.
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ROBERT R.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/08/2026
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Fills a Niche

There are no vehicle like the Santa Cruz. This small truck is perfect for those who need a light duty truck. It combines all the benefits of a SUV and includes a truck bed when need to carry things like topsoil, lumber, power tools, etc. This is the most enjoyable vehicle I have ever owned!
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ANDREW D.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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04/08/2026
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Dependable truck with a. Car’s interior

I went back and forth between traditional trucks and a Santa Cruz, ultimately choosing based on interior quality and “car” feel. No problems yet at 15k miles. Only complaint is MOG is a little underwhelming for a 4 cylinder.
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Scott S.
2025 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
04/09/2026
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Love the Santa Cruz

Great utility, great engine, awesome tech; exactly what we needed for a vehicle right now.
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Ray C.
2025 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
04/09/2026
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Smooth Groove

I call it Nino.
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Russell H.
2025 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
04/17/2026
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Vehicle

Meets my needs
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Donna I.
2025 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
04/15/2026
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SANTA CRUZ

The car is very comfortable and safe
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Paul H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/24/2025

Not a cold weather vehicle

Vehicle is constantly displaying dash amber warning lights at temperatures below 30 degrees. Tailgate freezes shut making the bed useless as it is a TRX with locking tonneau cover. Ice forms around gas cap inside the gas door. In warm weather I have had no issues, below freezing all of the electronic safety features and the security and convenience of the bed area are wasted.
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Connie V.
2025 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
04/05/2025
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Mini Truck. Gets me everywhere I need to go Safe and secure.

Enjoying the Santa Cruz. Gets me everywhere I need to go on a daily basis. Modern technology included with the vehicle as a standard feature. Extra storage located in the bed of the truck plus extra storage in the side of the truck bed too.
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Vanessa C.
2025 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
04/20/2025
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I purchased my Santa Cruz, paid in full, if this is what your asking.

Quite, maneuverability easy. I need to adjust my driving habits, due to years of driving my Ford 150. Fuel is good. Easy access for my Mom and she feels safe and loves it. I truly love the bed, but wish I had more back room space for others. The 2025 doesn't have the get up and go like the 2021, and 2022, but it's still, a smooth ride. Love the Style.
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Jimmie S.
2025 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
04/18/2025
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Mostly positive

Our overall experience has been very positive, but we do have minor issues. *Fingerprint recognition doesn’t work well. *Keyless entry is hit and miss. *we have a recall for a wiring problem around the shifter
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