2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.5
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4.5
(1286 Reviews)

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Maryann E.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/09/2025
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Hard to get used to

This is a very functional and comfortable truck. My one complaint is the way it changes gears..the engine revs, shifts, loses some power and then continues. Ive. been told by the dealer that this is a "smart" function and that since the truck has 8 gears is does it often...Its off putting but I am getting used to it.
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Ferret F.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/10/2025
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Satisfied, yet issues were expected.....

The Good: The correct color. Handles well. Love the bluelink. Lights brighter than the reviews said. Plenty of power. Bed space adequate..... Bad points: My auto windshield wiper function does not work. There is a glass scratch on the underside of my sunroof. I was expecting front recovery tow hooks. Under the wheel wells and some undercarraige panels are some kind of fabric that IS NOT plastic, rubber, or metal. Shame they wouldn't downgrade from the leather to the fabric seats I wanted. Overall,.....as long as there are no recalls, I'm happy. Hopes: a closer maintenance shop or authorized tech.
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Terry W.
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
07/11/2025
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Santa Cruz Frustration

I spent nearly $1000 to have a trailer hitch wire harness installed to send power to the rear on the vehicle to connect to a trailer hitch receiver. This should have been when the car was built like it is in most trucks.
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Jennifer 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
07/12/2025
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Fun little hybrid.

The transmission has a tendency to slip every now and then.
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Tina L.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/12/2025
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Great little truck

Easy to drive
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Mark L.
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
07/14/2025
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A good vehicle with adequate performance and features

The vehicle is good overall but a number of software enabled features should be available in all trim packages including: automated cruise control distance keeping, backup side traffic warning, automatic wipers, automatic highbeam control and automatically closing windows and sunroof when remotely locking vehicle.
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David P.
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
07/24/2025
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LOVE IT .

It's my ideal of the Chevy ElComeno,truckcar.With a extra seat and door.
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Garry F.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/16/2025
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I absolutely love my Santa Cruz , but the gas mileage is terrible.

Great truck, but bad gas mileage.
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Christopher M.
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
07/17/2025
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Cruise the Cruz

This truck rocks
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David D.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/25/2025
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My Santa Cruz

Very responsive and packed with advanced tech.
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Scott K.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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07/26/2025
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Utility in a small-ish package

Front seat room is great, rear is fine assuming you're not equipped with legs. The non-turbo is distinctly underpowered, but on the plus side it's getting over the advertised MPG. The turning circle is enormous. Coming from a sporty small CUV, the fun factor is non-existent but the utility factor is 100% more.
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Clare W.
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
07/18/2025
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Cruzer

Great gas mileage
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Luke G.
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
07/24/2025
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good vehicle - wish it had more analog controls, but it has more than most
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Ricardo G.
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
07/28/2025
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Trim package accessories came up short based on the cost of 37k.

For 37K the SLE activity package should have more features than it does. It is a shame that we get a plastic steering wheel, the passenger seat does not offer electric adjustments and the seats are not ventilated.
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Sandra N.
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
07/21/2025
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Great small truck

Cute Truck
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DP
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Dale P.
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
07/28/2025
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It’s a little under powered for its size

Good work vehicle
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Kay W.
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
08/03/2025
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Miss my 2024

Although I appreciate the leather seats and larger screen of the 2025, I miss the way the controls were configured on the steering wheel of my 2024.
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Ricky 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
07/28/2025
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Fun to drive

Fun to drive with lots of room.
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Jeffery F.
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
07/22/2025
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Good looking little truck

Wish it had a more powerful engine and better transmission
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Doug P.
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
07/30/2025
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Nice

Comfortable and good options. Use lane centering all the time.
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