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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Becky 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
02/26/2026
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2026 SEL Santa Cruz

My second SEL. Like the improvements, the styling, the riddance of the DCT. Needs A/C vents in the rear and ability to lock and run the engine (I have dogs and live in Florida and need to sometimes run into a store, but I can't because I can't lock the doors with the engine running. HATE that they are discontinued.
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Raymond V.
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
02/21/2026
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Gri

Truck help get through the snow days & Cold one, . It started right up and got me to work, some problems with hydroplaning and high winds otherwise it works real good.
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Thomas L.
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
02/28/2026
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Love my Santa Cruze

Love this vehicle very happy with my decision
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Bradley A.
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
02/25/2026
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Great Utility Vehicle.

Used as a daily driver. Nice power and the styling is what stood out the most. Rumor has it Hyundai plans to make it look like any other small pickup. Honda ruined their Ridgeline and sounds like Hyundai is headed down the same road.
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TIMOTHY D.
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
02/27/2026
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I am a Hyundai guy for life!!

Hyundai has not only been so helpful when things went wrong mechanically.....I now own two!! A Kona and bend new want Cruz!!
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Carolyn P.
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
03/02/2026
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Great

Has everything I need in a vehicle
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Karen W.
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
11/07/2025
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The only thing I do not like is there is no room in the back seat

I like the looks of it
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Shirley W.
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
11/07/2025
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windows height is a problem

At a drive thru window (the bank, the pharmacy) where I have to put something in or take out of drawer, I have found that the bottom of window appears to be highter and I cannot reach out to the drawer. I literally have to open door and reach into drawer. I am 5"4".
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Charles A.
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
11/14/2025
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Almost perfect

Vehicle is great EXCEPT I want to turn off the forward collision assistance PERMANENTLY but can’t. It is garbage and unnecessary. When I turn on the vehicle, I want to bypass the “user select” screen as I’m through one that drives it. Waste of my time waiting for it to load. And now, after an update, I have to select okay on a SECOND screen to finally get to the maps and music and everything. Get rid of these terrible things. Please, for the love of god.
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Ronald H.
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
11/21/2025
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Good could improve!

Everything so far is good! The display is not very nice looking at the start and than you have to change display several times to be able to see what song. and who is singing.
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Leah 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
11/29/2025
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The car tries to get in turn lanes.

Mostly good.
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Stephen 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
12/03/2025
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Bailey family member

Great vehicle, fair truck.
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Julee 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
12/05/2025
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Great Truck

I am very happy with my Santa Cruz. It’s very nicely appointed g for being a base model. The only issues I have are the price and that you can’t lock the vehicle without the fob.
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Denise R.
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
12/11/2025
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2026 Sant Cruz

I like it a lot- the back seat is VERY SMALL- it would help with overall roominess “when traveling “ - If the back part of the backseat would fold frontwards that would be a great option and unique to all other small trucks. Remember you heard it here first- so if y’all are smart enough to listen & make that happen in the future, please give me credit for it
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Veronica 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
12/13/2025
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I'm the happiest with this model and I have owned 3 other models

The style of this vehicle, the fit finishes are some of the best that I've experienced with Hyundai. I just wish there was a little bit more room in the backseat because I'm a plus size girl, the driver seat is pushed all the way back and it only leaves about five or 6 inches of knee space which means no one can sit behind me.
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Claude 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
01/05/2026
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Just right for this stage of life!

Safe, comfortable and easy to drive.
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Terri 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
12/22/2025
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3 month review

Had limited before options were beyter
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George F.
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
12/29/2025
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2026 Santa Cruz Limited

Comfortable and quick acceleration.
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James K.
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
01/05/2026
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Oil Change

Disappointed they do not offer free oil changes see.s to me should be available with any new vehicle bought.
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Scott K.
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
01/09/2026
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2026 Santa Cruz

Great vehicle however the dash has no analog type speedometer only digital speed and rpm.
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