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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Darryl Q.
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
05/01/2026
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My Santa Cruz

I like the vehicle, but very disappointd that the only way to be able to use all the features is to own a smart phone. I do not have a smart phone. There should a provision that would allow me to take advantage of what I paid for but cannot use. I only have a cell phone. Bluetooth is all I can use.
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Steve 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
05/01/2026
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Fun to drive

Fun to drive but has a few short comings. Air vents poorly placed, Infotainment center poorly designed.
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Richard 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
05/01/2026
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Love this truck!

This is my second Santa Cruz. I love how well it drives and how comfortable it is. The controls are nice and user friendly. I just wish Hyundai would keep making them.
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Susan 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
05/01/2026
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The Ride

Fabulous car-truck! It is the perfect size and I enjoy the ride. Easy to park, everything you not to have at your hands while driving is on the dashboard.
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Patrick 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
04/30/2026
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Excellent buy
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Han C.
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
04/30/2026
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I buy the money for ripped off pay 40500

I was physically sick and I thought it might be a last car of my life and ripped up so far I don't drive much I can't tell
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/30/2026 02:38 PM

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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Keith 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
04/30/2026
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Great Vehicle

It came with unexpected safety features and a feeling that I was in control.
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Michael W.
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
04/29/2026
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Great vehicle

All round great vehicle
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Jason F.
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
04/29/2026
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2026 santa cruz sel activity

I love my little truck. Handles great! Excellent ground clearance. Looks great!
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Micheal Z.
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
04/29/2026
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Great Vehicle

I really like my Santa Cruz
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Thomas 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
04/28/2026
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So far so good
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Linda 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
04/28/2026
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Happy Senior

Enjoying my new truck.
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Chris C.
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
04/28/2026
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CDC 2026 Santa Cruz Limited

Love this little Cruz, especially since it’s the last of its kind of the line. To me that makes it even more valuable. Handles like a car, storage in the back like a truck, the best of both worlds. Again, just love it!
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Cazimere F.
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
04/28/2026
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All Purpose Vehicle

The 2026 Kia Santa Cruz XRT feels like the perfect answer for our family that wanted one vehicle to do a little bit of everything. It drives with the quick, sporty feel of a crossover, but it also has the rugged confidence to make weekends more fun and the usefulness to handle home improvement runs without turning every errand into a chore. I like the XRT trim which adds a tougher look and all-wheel-drive capability, while the turbocharged engine gives it the kind of punch that makes everyday driving feel lively. What I appreciate most is how well it balances personality and practicality. It’s small enough to be easy to live with, yet still offers a usable bed, a 5,000-pound towing capacity, and enough utility for hauling lumber, mulch, tools, or home project materials. It keeps its road manners and fun-to-drive character, which makes it feel more like a sporty daily driver that just happens to be ready for weekend adventures. Overall, the 2026 Santa Cruz XRT made sense for us because we didn’t want a giant truck—we wanted something versatile, family-friendly, and enjoyable every time we got behind the wheel. It’s the kind of vehicle that can handle school runs during the week, dirt roads on the weekend, and a practical truck bed on a Saturday morning at the hardware store.
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Eric 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
04/27/2026
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Best everyday very versatile vehicle on the market

Love the my Santa Cruz best vehicle for the person that does a little of everything. I would give it a 5 stars if it weren’t for a couple of the safety features and the fact that it has been in the shop longer than in my garage.
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Michael M.
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
04/27/2026
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Crzr

Good size for light duty and due to unibody construction it drives like a car.
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Renata 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
04/27/2026
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How I like Mawmaws truck

So far I am really enjoying my truck
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Richard 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
04/27/2026
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Good value for the price.

I would change a few of the interior functions, a few are hard to see in bright sunlight.
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Marvin N.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/26/2026

XRT 2026

This is my second Santa Cruz, I had a 2022 that I really liked. Do when I saw the 2026 XRT I thought why not.
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Mike 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
04/26/2026
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Dreaded limp mode

Loved my 2023 except clutch transmission allowed too much roll back & occasional 20 mph limp mode. The upgraded transmission in my 2026 solved the first issue but not the second. As I was accelerating on April 12 after a stop it suddenly lost power & the limp mode warning came on. I had to pull over & restart. Really wish you'd figure this out...it's a hazard.
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