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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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John 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
04/22/2026
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Review of Our Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz is only 3 months old, but so far we are very satisfied with the auto.
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Wayne 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
04/21/2026
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Wish model was not discontinued
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Ray 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
04/21/2026
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Nice vehicle..beware of the finance department - natural born cheaters

The vehicle is fine...the financing was a horror show...I've never had to dodge so many cheating landmines with that department.
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Jack 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
04/20/2026
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Great small truck.

It has been 3 months since the purchase and we love this truck. The handling and ride comfort is very good so is design. The only tiny complaint is about slightly excessive engine noise. Probably , V6 should be offered instead of 2.5 L, 4 straight, Turbo.
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Marvin 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
04/20/2026
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2026 Santa Cruz XRT

This is my second Santa Cruz. I owned a 2022 that I traded in for the 2026, great vehicle.
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Janet 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
04/20/2026
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Fun

fun to drive
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William H.
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
04/20/2026
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I think it’s a nice car but the sensor’s are to sensitive
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/20/2026 12:32 PM

Hello William,

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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Robin M.
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
04/20/2026
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Loving my Hyundai Santa Cruz!!

I had excellent customer service from the moments I stepped out of my car at Hyundai. He listened to what I wanted and directed me to the Santa Cruz. I fell in love with it the minute I saw it! It rides amazingly smooth has enough storage for me and the features are terrific! Go now and get you one!
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Karen 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
04/18/2026
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Santa cruz

I love my Santa Cruz. It is everything that I had hoped for in a vehicle.
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Trisha 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
04/18/2026
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Hyundai's take on a pickup

The engine for the turbo is very quiet and it drives like an SUV. Its very smooth in taking turns and the get up and to ratio is super responsive.
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Nancy 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
04/17/2026
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Santa Cruz

So far I just love it. Still very new though.
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Steven 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
04/17/2026
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Excellent

Great truck! I do not understand why Hyundai decided to to quit making it.
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James J.
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
04/17/2026
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Santa Cruz 2026

Overall great car. I should have purchased the upgrades which would have solved the minor complaints I have.
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David V.
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
04/17/2026
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2024LTD-2026 XRT

Traded my Limited for a 26XRT to move away from the DCT and any issues that might occur. I gave up the sunroof, heated steering wheel auto wipers, etc. Don't miss any of them. I do like the Handling, bigger wheels/tires and transmission. New dash is great! Am dissapointed in the warranty service I'm waiting on.
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Ronald 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
04/15/2026
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Very comfortable, sporty and still can haul stuff in back
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Paul 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
04/15/2026
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So far so good

It’s been a good vehicle so far
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Jennifer 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
04/14/2026
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I love my Santa Cruz

I had been researching this little truck for several months before i pulled the trigger to buy it as an early retirement gift to myself. I rides smooth and is very comfortable. I love the extra space in the truck bed and the fact that it has a cover . I if I had one complaint it would be that it had cup rather than bottle holders in the doors . All in all I love this truck 1
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Michelle T.
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
04/13/2026
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New car

I love my new car, its one of my best investments this year.
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Shaun S.
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
04/13/2026
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Vehicle is too expensive for the horsepower but the tech is cool

I truly wish the gas mileage was better, it would make this car a dream to own... Sticker price too high, in cabin amenities and tech is always the best in Hyundais
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/13/2026 04:11 PM

Shaun, 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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Greg 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
04/13/2026
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Great Vehicle!!

This truck is great. Very comfortable and plenty of room and power. I love mine.
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