2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Average Score

Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(1163 Reviews)
Category Summary
(Avg. out of 10)
    Value
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    8.7
  • Features
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
  • Build Quality
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
  • Fun
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.3
  • Reliability
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
  • Performance
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
  • Exterior
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.5
  • Comfort
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9
  • Interior
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.1
  • Styling
  • Poor
    Fair
    Good
    Excellent
    9.5

Reviews

Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
4.5
(1163 Reviews)

MC
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Mark C.
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
07/22/2025
Verified Review

Excellent!

Fits my needs perfectly!
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10

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Linda A.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

2023 Santa Cruz

Less than 8,000 miles Hopefully realizability will be as satisfactory after Higher mileage
    Value
  • 6
  • Build Quality
  • 7
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 4
  • Styling
  • 9

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JOHN T.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

MAVERICK vs. SANTA CRUZ

I PREIOUSLY OENED A 2022 FORD MAVERICK WITH THE GAS ENGINE. THE TRUCK WAS OK-THE ONLY CRITERIA I BELIEVE IT EXCEEDED THE SANTA CRUZ WAS IN ACCELERATION. I OWN A 2023 SANTA CRUZ SEL WITH AWD. THE MAVERICK DID NOT HAVE THIS FEATURE.THE S.CRUZ IS A MORE REFINED VEHICLE IN BUILD QUALITY, COMFORT, HANDLING, PERFORMANCE & LOOKS. THE S CRUZ ALSO HAS A MUCH BETTER WARRANTY.
    Value
  • 10
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 10

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Martin 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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Poor Tonneau Cover DESIGN

Had I known that the tonneau cover leaked, I would not have bought the truck. Hyuandi needs to engineer a fix for the water issue. This is the fourth production year and there has been no fix. Elevated my dissatisfaction to Jose Munez and was blow-off. Airing my dissatisfaction on X for others to consider. If you can’t fix the issue, design a waterproof cap and buy back my tonneau cover.
    Value
  • 1
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 1
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 7
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 8
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/22/2025 06:53 AM

Hello Martin,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc 


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Rachel M.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Good over all

My airbag light is still on an after being serviced it says I need it serviced again in 700 miles. Otherwise everything was great
    Value
  • 7
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/22/2025 07:15 AM

Hello Rachel,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. We have forwarded your information to the appropriate department. ^cc 


ML
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MIKE L.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Excellent driving truck, smooth, quick, comfortable, high tech.

This is an excellent built small truck. The bed is a little small compared to other small trucks but it handle excellent and is quick and nimble. Electronics and build quality are very good. Pros: Fun to drive, high tech, comfortable, plenty of power Cons: Back seat room, sliding bed cover, resale value
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 9

JJ
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James J.
2023 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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Have only had vehicle < year

overall satisfied. Gas milage could be better in city.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10

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Roger C.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Great

Great vehicle fun to drive
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 9
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 9

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Danny W.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

So far, so good!

Definitely a head turner!
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 10
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 9
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

CS
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Cynthia S.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Our Santa Fe!

It’s so great!
    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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Danielle L.
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
07/21/2025
Verified Review

Safe Vehicle

Even though its physical appearance is beautiful, the safety of me and my loved ones is more important. This. Vehicle has saved my life on many occasions with all the features of warnings.
    Value
  • 7
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 6
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 10
  • Styling
  • 10

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Edward G.
2023 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
07/20/2025
Verified Review

Good value at price point.

Rides like a car. Handles fairly well. Lots of nice safety and convenience features.
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 7
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 7
  • Interior
  • 7
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 7
  • Performance
  • 7
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 8

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Mark C.
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
07/19/2025
Verified Review

My Hyundai Santa Cruz

Great vehicle I love it
    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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Kerry D.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/19/2025
Verified Review

Nice looking but with concerns

I’ve been bothered by the major problems that happened when it was brand new. Worried about future
    Value
  • 4
  • Build Quality
  • 8
  • Reliability
  • 5
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 9
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 7
  • Performance
  • 6
  • Comfort
  • 9
  • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/21/2025 07:36 AM

Hello Kerry, 

Nothing is more important than the safety of Hyundai customers. 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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Michael 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
07/18/2025
Verified Review

Practical but overall feels lacking over long term

While the truck is practical and does meet most of my expectations at the initial purchase. Some things does not meet my expectations for the service/dealership support while waiting for your vehicle(minimal snack and internet speeds, difficult to "wait for your vehicle) and that roll up tonneau cover seems problematic. It was replaced during the purchase, but I'm starting to have problems again with the rolling back up again after two years of ownership. Also starting to see some of the limitations of space and cargo. Also passengers are not comfort for longer rides for both rear seating and passenger side. For a limited trim, it could have been better for long term.
    Value
  • 7
  • Build Quality
  • 6
  • Reliability
  • 7
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 6
  • Features
  • 7
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 6
  • Styling
  • 9
Hyundai Motor America responded on 07/18/2025 01:15 PM

Hello Michael,

We’re so sorry to hear about your experience with one of our dealerships. Although each Hyundai dealer is independently owned, we still hold them to the highest standards. We'll share your feedback with their management team.
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far. We have forwarded your complaint to the appropriate department. ^cc 


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JOHN T.
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
07/18/2025
Verified Review

Wonderful vehicle

Excellent 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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Donald W.
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
07/18/2025
Verified Review

Love m6 Santa Cruz

I like almost everything about this vehicle. Great driver, great safety features, good mpg, versatile and stylish. My only negatives are rear vision is a bit limited, however, but when reversing, the backup camera is great. Headlights seem marginal due to the low mounting design.
    Value
  • 8
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 10
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10

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Michael C.
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
07/17/2025
Verified Review

Great small truck

Answers my need to transport yard waste, kayaks and other items while handling like a car. I feel safe driving it because of all the latest safety features.
    Value
  • 9
  • Build Quality
  • 9
  • Reliability
  • 10
  • Exterior
  • 10
  • Interior
  • 10
  • Features
  • 9
  • Fun
  • 10
  • Performance
  • 10
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 10

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Brian D.
2023 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
07/17/2025
Verified Review

Sporty looking…affordable.

Great sporty utility vehicle
    Value
  • 7
  • Build Quality
  • 7
  • Reliability
  • 9
  • Exterior
  • 9
  • Interior
  • 8
  • Features
  • 8
  • Fun
  • 8
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 8
  • Styling
  • 9

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Virginia F.
2023 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
07/17/2025
Verified Review

Drives like an SUV but functions as a small truck.

Handles like a Hyundai SUV but functions also as a truck when you need to haul things.
    Value
  • 5
  • Build Quality
  • 7
  • Reliability
  • 8
  • Exterior
  • 8
  • Interior
  • 4
  • Features
  • 6
  • Fun
  • 7
  • Performance
  • 8
  • Comfort
  • 7
  • Styling
  • 8

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