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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Charles N.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
07/08/2026
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Looks good but horrible to drive for any length of time.

Do to the design flaws and uncomfortable driving experience, I no longer have this vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/09/2026 07:47 AM

Hello Charles, we’re sorry to learn about your disappointment and hope that you will reconsider Hyundai again in the future. Thank you^cc
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Monte 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
07/08/2026
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A real winner is sidelined.

There has never been a vehicle designed for every person. Hyundai came close with its Santa Cruz. Sadly, Hyundai looked at the decline in ownership and not at why ownership declined. That was, in my opinion, a Bad Business Decision that apparently was based or influenced by where the world economy was thought to be going and also mis-read consumer desires. It is a shame really. It is a great little Truck! It is pointless to rate it. It's being discontinued. But I did rate it anyway at a 9.1.
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Paul T.
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
07/08/2026
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Glitch-free

No complaints.
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Robert 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
07/08/2026
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I love driving my Santa Cruz.

I love driving my Santa Cruz and I can't wait until my next trip. It has so many extra features to make driving it a pleasure.
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Stanley O.
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
07/08/2026
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Very satisfied with Hyundai

Need to improve rear seating room
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Nancy R.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/07/2026
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Neat little Ride

Nice size truck/car/suv.
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Richard 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
07/07/2026
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Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz is a smooth driving vehicle. It is comfortable to drive and has many features. The interior is spacious and has a lot of storage space.
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Brenda W.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
07/07/2026
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I don't like options are not usable without cell connection.

My husband doesn't have a cell. He can not use options without. My dealership locally closed. Now I need to take time off and travel for services.
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Burton E.
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
07/07/2026
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Almost perfect

I like the size and the comforts of the Limited version, I just found out that the Limited version does not have any kind of tow hooks on the front or back. That the TRX is the only model that does have them. I take my truck onto the beach and this would be quite handy if I do get stuck in the sand.
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Daniel P.
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
07/07/2026
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Santa Cruz beautiful car inside and out

I love the Santa Cruz it has all the features that I want and doesn't feel like I'm driving in a truck, very satisfied!
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Gene G.
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
07/07/2026
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Great staff very helpful and pleasant

One issue ...fan motor ...was replaced ...non issue
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Joanne 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
07/07/2026
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Perfect size truck

I love my Santa Cruz. It’s the perfect size for me. I like the truck bed with the cooler inside. The tonneau cover keeps everything dry and is easy to open and close. I heard they might change the style for 2027. I hope they don’t "man" it up too much. Guys have plenty of masculine trucks. This one is perfect for women like me!
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Benjamin B.
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
07/06/2026
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Standard accessories

The standard accessories are lacking. Standard should include towing and all wheel drive.
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Lisa 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
07/06/2026
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Love the truck

Missing the cooling seats. I miss them.
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Ralph 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
07/06/2026
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Santa cruz

Overall a great dependable vehicle
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Donald 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
07/05/2026
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I really enjoy my Santa Cruz

My 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE has been a great vehicle to own so far. I say so far because I only have 10,000 miles on it. I chose the SE trim because it had everything I needed and a lot more. I love the large touch screen and Apple Car play features. It gives me all of the info at a glance. I chose the non turbo version because I live in Texas. I'm not a fan of turbos in stop and go traffic where the weather gets as hot as it does here. My 2.5 ltr. normally aspirated engine has plenty of power for my driving style. It's comfortable, looks great, handles well, gets good gas milage, and is just fun to drive. My only complaint is the sensitivity of the front and rear anti collision sensor. If another vehicle's rear end is just a bit crooked while waiting in a left turn lane, as I approach, the sensor sounds off and starts applying the brakes even though the vehicle is stopped in another lane waiting to turn. Sometimes when I back up from my parking space at work, my rear collision sensor will sound off and apply the brakes even when the other vehicle is passing by out on the street a good distance away. There's around 20 feet between the back of my vehicle and the parking lot curb. There's also another 15 feet of grassy median before you even get to the street. I'm backing up at less than 5mph, yet my sensor applies the brakes. Other than the overly sensitive sensors, I actually love my Santa Cruz.
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ANTONIO S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/03/2026
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Good over all just had molding come off after 1 car wash

Good over all just had molding come off after 1 car wash Was told not to take through automatic car wash not what I wanted to hear
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/06/2026 09:23 AM

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and the molding. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc 
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Bobby E.
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
07/03/2026
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Satisfied But disappointed!!

good but I wish that it had not been discontinued if I had known That just after a short time after I purchased my sc limited that it was announced that after the 27 was made. There would be no more made it really affected by resale value
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Thomas K.
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
07/03/2026
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Does mostly everything very well.

Very comfortable, great features, overall a joy too own and drive. Android Auto for navigation combined with trying to use the radio can be very cludgy.
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Rodger K.
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
07/03/2026
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Great vehicle!

My vehicle is quiet and easy to drive. It get great gas mileage and had been very reliable. The interior electronics are easy to use and understand. It is comfortable on long trips out on the highway. It isn't big, but the trick bed is very handy.
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