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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Barney G.
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
08/14/2025
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It has been a good car for my needs but reliability is poor

I waited for the SC Limited to come out because I like the design and concept. The Dual Clutch Transmission has been a significant failure and I am still waiting on repairs after 6 weeks in the shop. At 27k miles, there is no excuse for transmission failure.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/15/2025 07:20 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Barney. A representative will be in touch with you to discuss your concerns further. ^cc
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Craig E.
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
08/14/2025
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Love it

Overall, I really enjoy riding in my Santa Cruz. I love it. I feel like I own the road.
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Robert 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
08/13/2025
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Santa Cruz review

Overall the truck is extremely comfortable and easy to drive. It drives better with extra weight within the back.
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Valeria 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
08/13/2025
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runs good no complaints

Runs good no complaints
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Guenther T.
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
08/13/2025
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GOOD DEAL FOR THE PRICE

GOOD DEAL FOR THE PRICE
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Joann 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
08/13/2025
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Love This Car

I'd buy this again!
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Michael B.
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
08/13/2025
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I love this car but for the price they cut a lot of corners.

Overall I love this car. I love the color and the way the paint has stayed nice and shiny. Lots of features for the driver. I love the safety features. Some safety features has saved me from having a accident. Lots of power from the engine. It is a shame that little things like no light in glove box and no button for garage door were left out.
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Richard 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
08/13/2025
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Great

So far I love Everything about it!
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Carl 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
08/13/2025
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my Santa Cruz

.enjoy everything
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George 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
08/13/2025
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Fun to drive and very reliable.

I get a lot of comments from people about how good it looks.
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Meredith A.
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
08/13/2025
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Does the trick

Company is awful to deal with but truck is all I bought it for.
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Lito C.
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
08/13/2025
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Still don’t have a problem up to now

It’s still good but my blue link ends in January..I could have been better that’s it’s for lifetime since we don’t use it much often
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Christopher 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
08/12/2025
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Excellent

Very happy with my Santa Cruz
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Kenneth 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
08/12/2025
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Good car. Good ride

The car drives well. It has good pick up. Gets good gas mileage basically. It's comfortable
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Quintin 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
08/12/2025
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Drives nice

Like the design
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Jose A.
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
08/12/2025
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Drives like a mid-size car.

Always wanted a little truck with a small car feel.
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William B.
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
08/12/2025
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Should have got the turbo engine

Love the overall car, but the shifting on my 2.5 engine is annoying. The car had decent acceleration but the upper gear shifting is problematic. I get on the high way and am travelling at 65 MPH and the dang thing won't shift into 8th gear. Every time I have to put it into manual mode and force it into 8. No wonder the milage rating is only 25ish mpg...its because it wants to run at almost 3k rpm in 7th gear on the highway. With my manual overriding I am getting just over 30 MPG. My wife has the Sante Fe with the 2.5 turbo and her car shifts just fine and has amazing acceleration!!!!!
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Randy C.
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
08/12/2025
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Fair

Have no comments
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 08/12/2025 10:32 AM

Hello Randy,

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your 2023 Santa Cruz and experience thus far.  ^cc 
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Edward 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
08/12/2025
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Very competent blend of truck and car

Nice and roomy, does not feel small. All the power you need, but don't expect. Attractive, masculine styling. I'm very pleased with my selection of the Limited version.
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Robert R.
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
08/12/2025
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I have less then 12000 miles and I love it

great gas milage and lots of power when needed
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