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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Joseph S.
2026 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
05/23/2026
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The perfect fit

A great size for all my needs
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William B.
2026 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
05/23/2026
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Hyundai Santqa Cruz SEL activity

The right combination of features, size, comfort, quietness and fuel economy. Easily beats the Canyons, Colorados, Sierras, Silverados - all of the above. (I've driven all 4 of them for work vehicles, the ride is terrible, noisy, seat uncomfortable, unnecessarily harder to get in and out of - and LACK the neat STANDARD features that come with foreign vehicles.) Pricing right, even the base model is better equipped than the built out than what the big 3 automaker offers.
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Karen G.
2026 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
05/22/2026
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Good small truck

Good all around truck for small projects.
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Christopher M.
2026 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
05/22/2026
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Santa Cruz Snooze

Fun ride with great ride height and good sized truck bed. Electronics and driving assist need work.
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Maria G.
2026 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
05/22/2026
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2026 Santa Cruz limited

I love driving this little truck and the back up cameras are fantastic. It has renewed my confidence in driving.
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Ernest E.
2026 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
05/22/2026
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Hyundai engineers can't design infotainment.

Why in the world, in regards to the radio, would favorites not be the default option or even selectable from the steering wheel? Why, why, why would it also not be the default when zoomed in on a song in Sirius? Why?
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Danny B.
2026 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
05/22/2026
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vehicle review

I am pleased with the truck so far. There are a couple of rattles, not bad, that I hear on really rough roads. There is also a rattle/vibration that seems to be related to engine rpm that i believe is in the exhaust. I'm thinking this will be hard to re-create for the service dept. as it is sporadic and is more noticeable with the engine cold. Will find out at my first oil change at the dealer.
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Valerie H.
2026 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
05/21/2026
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2026

Fun to drive
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Steven R.
2026 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
05/21/2026
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Excellent Purchase

I really like this vehicle, its features and the color. I just wish the driver's side headrest was a bit more comfortable. I'm tall but like the headrest at the lowest position. Everything else is fantastic.
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Rochelle K.
2026 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
05/21/2026
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I love my Santa Cruz

I her name is Nixie Blake. She is the color of the ocean. And she’s the cutest little truck out on the road. It makes me very happy. It’s always a Fun day in my Hyundai!!
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Bonnie B.
2026 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
05/20/2026
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Motor

Motor has no power and when you give it gas to take off it hesitates and acts like it’s going to die
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/20/2026 10:36 AM

Hello Bonnie,

Thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Santa Cruz. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (844) 462-5557. Thank you ^cc. 
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Pamela L.
2026 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
05/20/2026
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Great little truck

Great little trick
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Frederick B.
2026 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
05/20/2026
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Santa Cruz

Haven't driven that much
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Steve B.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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Love Hyundais

This is one of the most fun vehicles I have ever driven. I
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David C.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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My Santa Cruz 2026

This vehicle is fun to drive, it handles well on the roadways and is comfortable over bumpy terrain.
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Robyn C.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/19/2026

Continual recurring issues at low mileage

24 Santa Cruz Turbo; currently have 16000 miles; vehicle has been into repair shop 4x for the same rear shocks issue. Tonneau cover broke immediately. Outside vendor found oil pan separation with silicone leaking out as well as evidence of oil leaking; Hyundai chose not to repair because although they saw the issue, oil was ONLY seeping out. WAY TOO MANY ISSUE, way too much time in the shop in what should have been a trouble free period (1K-16K miles) of car ownership. Very very much regret this purchase
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/19/2026 01:30 PM

Hello Robyn,


We are sorry to hear about your experience with one of our dealerships. Each dealership runs its own operations, but we hold them to the highest standards. We will share your feedback with them. If you’d like to discuss more details with us, please call us at 844-462-5557. Thank you.
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Robert W.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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Great Choice

very practical, good price point, great warranty, excellent tow capacity. Inept dealership, would be nice to have had a upgrade similar to TCR Elentra , Could have a better bed space as rollaway cover doses limit capacity
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Michael W.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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Too many driver assist fetchers. Will not but another

Not happy. Stupid survey.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/19/2026 10:02 AM

Hello Michael,

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. ^cc
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Denise C.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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Love it!

Such a fun reliable vehicle to drive. Gas mileage is great-30-33 mpg
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Tomczyk R.
2026 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
05/19/2026
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Santa Cruz review #2

Too much technology that functions inconsistent or unnecessarily
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/19/2026 10:00 AM

Hello Tomczyk,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc
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