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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Georgiana J.
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
08/24/2026
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love my santa cruz

so far I love this vehicle.
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Carol 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
08/24/2026
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New blucru

This is my 2nd Cruz, as original was totaled by a non-driving fool. Many improvements since then. Love extra safety features, and streamlined dash, but miss turbo power.
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REBECCA J.
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
08/24/2026
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Fun lil ride

Traded my 2024 Elantrab SE in for 2026 Santa Cruz.really like my new ride, it fits me perfectly. Better head room, higher stance, and better for my back. Not as quick and exact as my little Elantra, gets Less gas mileage, and features on inside not as fancy but the ride is not as hard and I like the open bed. Auto Park brake is hard to work with once it's engaged. Purchased it with a bad alignment but returning to get it repaired. Also, can't change the cluster to regular odometer, only digital and have to change manually to sports mode. Still has the display glitching problems, as well as the clicking in the dash board area, but other than that rides well, is fun and still can't beat the warranty. Plus I get a lot of compliments and the price is on point.
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Edwyn N.
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
08/24/2026
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all good but infotainment system is busy

i have not had opportunity to see the cold weather performance yet.
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Nickels N.
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
08/22/2026
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Ok

My wife enjoys it
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/24/2026 02:24 PM

Hello Nickels,

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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Richard J.
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
08/21/2026
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Nice little truck indeed

Very few complaints overall and far more words of praise, only real negative being the terrible lighting of the climate panel. Light-up button settings are virtually impossible to see in daylight with or without sunglasses.
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Robert W.
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
08/21/2026

2025 Santa Cruz

I purchased my Santa Cruz at the end of April. I have always been a Chevy person. I really enjoy my Santa Cruz and look forward to my next drive. I highly recommend the 2.5 with the turbo. All kinds of power and increased towing capabilities. I have also got several compliments on the classy look.
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Shaun 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
08/21/2026
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Dealer experience and initial quality disappointing

This is my second Santa Cruz, so obviously I like certain aspects of this vehicle. The best part about it and what really directed me to purchase it was the towing capacity. I found the dealer experience to be lacking, from my purchasing dealer, and from other dealers I've gone to for service. The car also has a whining noise that will need to be resolved.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/21/2026 12:33 PM

Hello Shaun, Feedback of Hyundai customers is important to us. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc.
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Barbara S.
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
08/21/2026
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The best of both worlds

Perfect for him and her. We needed a vehicle that could haul off the trash, carry wood, yet be a comfortable SUV at the same time. We saw the Santa Cruz and instantly fell in love. This is that perfect compromise vehicle for both of us. It is fun to drive. Only a few changes: the step-over to get in the front is very high.
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Bill 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
08/19/2026
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Quick 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

Great features, visibility, and comfort.
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William 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
08/16/2026
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Excellent

I love my truck
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Scott T.
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
08/13/2026
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Comfort Truck

This is my second Santa Cruz. My first one got smashed in the rear end and I had to buy this one. 2026 some new upgrades are nice. The rear view mirror defroster is nice but I also don't like the placement of the heated seats and the cooled seats seem to turn them on and off when I touch the controls. Other than that same color. Same car. Same good feel. Thanks
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Michelle B.
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
08/12/2026
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this vehicle is fun to drive, you feel safe

truck is comfortable without giving a TRUCK ride
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Franklin P.
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
08/12/2026
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My first new truck

This is my first time owning a new truck so far it is been a great choice
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Debbie G.
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
08/11/2026
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Deb's Hyundai Santa Cruz

I love the Santa Cruz, it is the perfect size pick up. I understand this is the last year of the model. That's sad, because no one else make a small pick up like this that rides like an SUV instead of a truck. It may be more popular if the colors were more fun, a red or a brighter blue. Works for everything I need it to for small hauling of plants, rocks, mulch and the tree trimming I do for hauling it away. I also own a business and I haul tables and chairs back and forth from my business to my home and it fits my needs.
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ROBERT 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
08/10/2026
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Great utility vehicle

Great small pickup that is fun to drive , great to tow , and can carry a heavy payload
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Carla 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
08/10/2026
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Good all around use vehicle.

It can be used for just about anything.
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Roxann 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
08/10/2026
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Love my Santa Cruz and Everyone loves the paint color and interior color.
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Daniel R.
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/10/2026
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Purchased the car new 2026. Could not shut off take coffee break.

Take a coffee break was a huge issue
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/10/2026 02:02 PM

Hello Daniel,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc
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Kevin 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
08/10/2026
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Satisfied Customer

Everything is as expected
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