2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.5
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Karen S.
2023 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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Nice truck

Reliable vehicle. Good looking and comfortable
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THOMAS L.
2023 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
12/02/2025
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My 2023 Santa Cruz

This little truck is fun to drive. It's faster than all other small and medium trucks. It's more comfortable than others. It has more tech than others. More reasonably priced. No negatives at all.
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Darcy N.
2023 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
12/01/2025
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2 years old back to dealership on a flatbed

No heat fixed with a new thermostat no loaner. 2 days after repair overheating leaking coolant 50 miles from home. Loaner provided but was stranded for 2 hours Outdoors in the cold. Repairs made from a loose hose. No offer to make restitution for mechanics error.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/02/2025 07:57 AM

Hello Darcy, Thank you for sharing your concerns with us regarding heat and coolant. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further ^cc.


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Felicia P.
2023 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
11/28/2025
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Great truck with minimal repairs so far.

Dependable truck with minimal repairs so far.
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Dustin M.
2023 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
11/28/2025
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Good truck and good value

Love the truck and everything about it, the cost was very reasonable
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Sandra B.
2023 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
11/28/2025
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Fun Ride

Great vehicle, very versatile
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Thomas F.
2023 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
11/27/2025
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Excellent Mix of Truck and SUV with plenty of power

Overall, the Santa Cruz is a great vehicle if you want the ability to haul medium sized items, but don't want a large truck that is inefficient on Gas. While the rear seats do not have alot of leg room, it still works well.
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Jeffrey B.
2023 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
11/26/2025
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Black Santa Cruz Limited

So far, excellent, it has every feature imaginable, rides like the SUV it is. Hoping and expecting it continues to deliver. If you come up with a hybrid Santa Cruz, I would be looking!
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Bruce H.
2023 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
11/25/2025
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It's a great truck. Would buy it again

It's quite, gets 24mpg local, 32mpg highway. Has a 5000lb tow capacity which I need Perfect.
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Robert P.
2023 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
11/25/2025
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Decent vehicle

Owned for 35k miles so far, no issues to report. Gas mileage isnt great.
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Dennis D.
2023 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
11/24/2025
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Almost perfect

Love this car/truck. Wish back seat folded forward and connect to truck bed to create a bed for camping
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Jeffrey H.
2023 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
11/24/2025
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Jeff's take

Not comprehensive enough
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Neal L.
2023 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
11/23/2025
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Radio and transmission issues

I continuously have problems with my radio staying connected to my electronic devices. I’m also having problems with the radio just turning on when it wants to. Sometimes in the very low gears, the transmission will not shift down a gear to get up a hill. And you have to be driving very fast for the transmission to shift into eighth gear. And then sometimes once it’s up there, it will shift down and not shift back up.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/24/2025 07:05 AM

Hello Neal, we are really sorry to hear about your experience with radio and transmission on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you. ^cc


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James W.
2023 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
11/22/2025
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SCSEL

No problems. Good car.
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Howard S.
2023 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
11/21/2025
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Buyers remorse

Much better selection do your research.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 11/24/2025 07:11 AM

Hello Howard, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We truly value hearing from our guests to enhance our products and services. If you’d like to share more details directly, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 800-633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. ^cc


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Bradley C.
2023 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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23 SC SEL

Overall versatility, value and fun.
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James T.
2023 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
11/21/2025
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Like the sand

I really like my Santa Cruz. The sand color gets a lot of comments in parking lots. The turbo engine a lows me to merge onto the highway seamlessly. I would by another if the color is right.
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Michael D.
2023 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
11/21/2025
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Love my Santa Cruz

Comfortable and dependable so far. Love the pickup bed on this SUV
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Larry S.
2023 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
11/21/2025
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Good Choice for Me

Big change
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Robert M.
2023 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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Cruzing

Good overall performance.
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