2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Average Score

Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5
4.6
(1694 Reviews)
Category Summary
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    Value
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    Excellent
    8.8
  • Features
  • Poor
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    Excellent
    9.2
  • Build Quality
  • Poor
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    9.2
  • Fun
  • Poor
    Fair
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    Excellent
    9.5
  • Reliability
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    9.2
  • Performance
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    9.1
  • Exterior
  • Poor
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    9.6
  • Comfort
  • Poor
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    9.3
  • Interior
  • Poor
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    9.4
  • Styling
  • Poor
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    9.7

Reviews

Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5Overall Rating 4.6/5
4.6
(1694 Reviews)

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BRENT F.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/26/2023
Verified Review

Looks good but the quality just isn't there

Before I even had 10,000 miles on this car, I had a rock go through the front grill and knock a hole in the radiator. I use the Hyundai assistance button for a tow and the first dealership told me not to bring it to them because he didn't want to have to worry about it while it was waiting to be serviced. He actually told me to take it where I bought it. The second dealership had a much better attitude. However, they would not cover the repairs to my vehicle because they said it was not a warranty issue. I believe it was poor design and that it was actually their responsibility. Nonetheless, I paid for the repairs. Right at 10,000 miles my rear brakes started squealing all the time. When I took it to the dealership they said they couldn't hear it so they didn't even look at the brakes. Around 12,000 miles I started feeling a clunk in the steering wheel every time I would turn into or back out of a parking spot. All this happened within the first 6 months of ownership. It was just too much for me I no longer own this vehicle.
    Value
  • 5
  • Build Quality
  • 5
  • Reliability
  • 1
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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Tammy T.
2022 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
03/25/2023
Verified Review

love the truck

Over all I love the truck. It has a few quirks, but I would still buy. The road noise is my biggest concerns. I thought it would be quieter with big tires. The Vents are small and narrow don't really like the design. The Media screen goes black intermitted. Sound for radio not that good and I REALLY MISS A CD player. I'm old school and don't stream music and don't know how and also I don't want to learn.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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P.
2022 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
03/23/2023
Verified Review

Great car - ride feels more like in a car, then in a truck

This truck is very comfortable inside and ride in it very comparable to a ride in a high level types cars like Lexus. It has most of the hi-tec belts and whistles you might need. Yet, it has a trunk of a truck and you can put it to work like a small truck.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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DEWAYNE M.
2022 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
03/22/2023
Verified Review

Styling

I waited several years for Hyundai to come out with a pickup truck. I was hoping for a two door but they only made a four door. The overall design is spot on. It is totally different like Dodge did when they redesigned the Dodge truck to give it the big rig look. People like something different. Would like to see a hybrid for better economy. No plug in electric. Would like to see some advertising on tv for the SantaCruz
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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MARIO R.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/20/2023
Verified Review

not very satisfied with the transmission and or the software installed.

the vehicle design is great, the inside could be a bit bigger though it is good for the size of the car. the transmission issues and or installed software during my first year have not been great. I would definitely have to think twice before purchasing another Hyundai.
    Value
  • 5
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 5
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 1
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 9

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BRUCE R.
2022 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
03/20/2023
Verified Review

Love this little truck

I'm happy I made the decision to purchase the Santa Cruz. It's been a dependable, capable, fuel efficient vehicle. Was looking for a vehicle that got decent gas mileage and the Santa Cruz delivered on that.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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STEPHEN D.
2022 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
03/20/2023
Verified Review

Love my Santa Cruz

I've been waiting for another car brand to come out with a small pick-up.Hyundai came thru in a big way, I'm completely satisfied with with my Santa Cruz..I've owned it for a year now and have found nothing to complain about, Great little truck
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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DINO C.
2022 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
03/16/2023
Verified Review

Santa Cruz

Fun truck to drive , enough to go anywhere, need hitch with bike rack if you have hard cover bikes don’t fit, roof rack makes too much noise it sunroof is open. Touch screen easy to use but gets very dusty in
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 9

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Christopher T.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/16/2023

2022 Top of the line model with the turbo.

I had no problem with this vehicle and even touted about the uniqueness of this Sport Adventure Vehicle on many different vehicle sites. Even joined its Santa Cruz forum, where owners of this vehicle have a wide range of topic's to discuss about it. Even other truck brand owners join in the discussions or compare their vehicles to it. People in the market for this vehicle, or a compatible one, come for information prior to purchase. I advise every one to come and view a forums discussion's and topic's prior to purchase. This where you can learn about its defective grille (chrome peeling ) problem. Straight into the 2023 model year. They had a transmission problem. Which they successfully resolved through a recall. Hopefully they resolve their chrome peeling problem before you make your decision.
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 6
  • Reliability
  • 6
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 7
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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EARNEST S.
2022 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
03/13/2023
Verified Review

Hyundai Santa Cruz is a special niche vehicle

I wanted a modern replacement for my Subaru Baja. The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a very similar (very small 4 crew cab pickup). The only other options were a Ford Maverick and a Ram model that is not sold in the US. The Form Maverick was not available at the time.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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AIMEE C.
2022 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
03/13/2023
Verified Review

Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022

Hyundai Santa Cruz is a stylish and sleek sport Activity Vehicle. First impression sleek, comfortable, performs well, minor defects include wiper motor power does not operate well in extreme winter snow, and radio needed replacing already did not have even a year.
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 9

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Rick M.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
03/11/2023

Wow!

I was in the market for a small truck. The Ford Maverick was my first choice but they couldn’t deliver one and would have to wait a year! Well, I am glad it did not work out. The Santa Cruz is better than what I expected. It serves the purpose of a casual truck but rides like a car. It is an eye turner with its great looks and Hyundai incorporated all the bells and whistles. Turbo, AWD, a retractable cover and rear sliding window make this hybrid truck a winner.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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TERRY S.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/11/2023
Verified Review

Vehicle been at dealer longer than in my driveway

Multiple trips for repair. As of today it’s been at the dealer since February 3 and still making payments. Tore up twice had it hauled in was too embarrassed for the third time. Lady at dealer said multiple other problems was why it always takes so long to schedule repairs
    Value
  • 1
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 1
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 1
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 8

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MARTHA R.
2022 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
03/11/2023
Verified Review

thorough review of vehicle

I was able to clearly state my concerns. However, the questions about purchasing the vehicle did not allow me to choose Santa Cruz so I chose the Santa FE which was different from the choice of Santa Fe. That section also did not let me choose the correct year. Overall, easy and not too long to complete. Glad to have opportunity to review vehicle as well as to review the questionnaire.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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CATHY R.
2022 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
03/10/2023
Verified Review

Awesome Ride

The best of both worlds! Comfort like a SUV and space like a truck . Back seat perfect for the dog to travel to the park. Always getting compliments on my ride. Didn’t even consider any other vehicle when it was time to turn my lease in.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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ASHLEY S.
2022 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
03/10/2023
Verified Review

Beast

I love my Santa Cruz!!! I get compliments on it all the time! So fun to drive and she drives so smooth. I already want to buy another one! I love mine so much my sister bought one too!! I couldn’t be happier!
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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PAUL D.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/09/2023
Verified Review

Not happy

Not very happy with the Santa Cruz at alll. Thought would be a fun vechical to own. This my first purchase of the brand. I don’t think I would ever buy this brand again. The number of recalls are making me even feel worried about driving it.
    Value
  • 4
  • Build Quality
  • 4
  • Reliability
  • 4
  • Exterior
  • 5
  • Interior
  • 5
  • Features
  • 6
  • Fun
  • 6
  • Performance
  • 4
  • Comfort
  • 4
  • Styling
  • 6

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GLEENA S.
2022 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
03/09/2023
Verified Review

found stone blue color went to Chantilly and bought it. Awesome car

going to the gas station with the Santa Cruz is like a Hyundai commercial, everyone wants to take a look at it. you would think Hyundai would have made more of them. Awesome Car. I highly recommend !!!
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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RICHARD K.
2022 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
03/07/2023
Verified Review

Wonderful small truck!

Purchased this base Santa Cruz a year ago as a second vehicle. Very pleased with the overall design and performance. Absolutely no issues during my first year of ownership. Availability was difficult at that time so it took a lot of research to locate a dealer who had one in inventory and sold at list price! Kudos to New Port Richey Hyundai as they were wonderful to deal with! My only regret in hindsight was that I didn’t move up to a more optioned model as the base lacked some features that I really could have used!
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 7
  • Features
  • 7
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 7
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 10

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PEGGY G.
2022 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
03/06/2023
Verified Review

What Kind of Truck Is That?

The Santa Cruz attracts a lot of attention in parking lots! It attracts both men and women fo all ages. At first, I thought it was only appealing to younger guys but have found that not to be the case at all.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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