2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5Overall Rating 4.5/5
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Roger H.
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
05/07/2025
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Decant vehicle but…

The Cruz has horrible take off from a dead stop when trying to take off in traffic and can be hazardous. It wants to hesitate on initial acceleration so you have to make sure you have plenty of time. The car should have come with memory for the seats. Another issue is the remote start has a lot to be desired. It only works like 2/3rd of the time and actually works better with the app then the key fob. I bought the car for the looks but I probably would have preferred a different manufacturer.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/07/2025 03:20 PM

Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle. We have forwarded your complaint to a specialist who will be able to further address your concerns. ^cc


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Walter 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
05/07/2025
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its a good truck

I dont like the idea of you taking away the GPS and other convenience
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Patrick 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
05/07/2025
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Hyundai Santa Cruz.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz is a comfortable ride and is fuel economic. I have the 2.5L engine and it has good acceleration to get into traffic. The SUV platform makes the ride handle bumps better than a regular truck. Overall the Hyundai Santa Cruz is an affordable and economic truck to own.
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Shannon 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
05/07/2025
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Love it

Been great so far!
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Steven 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
05/07/2025
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Pretty good truck

Overall a great little truck for the homeowner . A few issues bot overall good ride and good price
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Keat 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
05/06/2025
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2023 Santa Cruz Limited

This vehicle is great. It has a comfortable ride. It has plenty of power with the turbocharged engine. The bed could be longer but has been sufficient so far. The touch screen controls are not intuitive but have not created any problems. The safety features are outstanding.
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Tiffany G.
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
05/06/2025
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I have been pleased with my purchase. Perfect fit for my lifestyle

I like the interior design and comfort. Smooth ride with good performance and a ton of added features.
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James 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
05/06/2025
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Super driving experience

I love my Santa Cruz. It is the best small pickup I've driven
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Arland R.
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
05/06/2025
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Satisfactory

Nice vehicle! Too many seldom used features. Distracting and difficult to follow menus and screens. Particularly for non computer savvy elderly.
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Richard 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
05/06/2025
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Fun

It's a fun, summertime vehicle. I got the front wheel drive model and it's ok in the snow, but forget about mud. Will not go in mid.
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Richard G.
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
05/06/2025
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Almost perfect

2023 need minor or subtle improvements
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Kim R.
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
05/06/2025
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Love the Santa Cruz

I would give this truck 4 1/2 stars. I love everything about this vehicle. The only thing I would change if I could is, I would make the truck bed 1 foot longer.
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Ivan U.
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
05/06/2025
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A great small truck

I was looking for a small truck and the Santa Cruz perfectly fit my needs. I liked it so much I bought 3 of them for my company. 2 of them have had no issues, but one must be a "lemon." Brake problems and roll bed cover that would not operate properly. I have thaken the truck in twice and the brake problems has not been fixed. Other than that I love the truck!
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Thomas V.
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
05/06/2025
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Not a bad little truck

Would have gave a five star rating but not perfect, I’ve had two different issues with this truck and service has not been able to find the problem
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Mario G.
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
05/06/2025
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Nice durable classy looking.

Just a durable vehicle to drive dependable classy looking vehicle to have.
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John 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
05/06/2025
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👍👍👍

Like the way you are treated, and the services are always #1.
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Patricia F.
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
05/06/2025
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Drives great, has excellent get up and go, great inside features.

I love the features. It drives great. Has plenty of get up and go. Things I'm not happy with. Right from day one had problems with radio and gps going out and not working. Took in to dealer two times till they finally fixed it. Just recent the radio/gps/phone sound when out. I did read on youtube other people having the same issue. The fix was to pull fuse to amp and re-install. This would reset the amp. It actually worked. The only other thing I don't like is the roll up cover over the bed. It sticks a lot and it's hard to open and pull closed. It also leaks when it rains. I had my stuff ruined when it got all wet. Overall I love my Santa Cruz and would buy again.
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Scott N.
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
05/06/2025
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My 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been excellent!

My 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been excellent!
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Kenneth 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
05/06/2025
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2023 Santa Cruz

Good gas mileage with plenty of power. Great safety features.
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John 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
05/06/2025
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like vehicle very much

Excelent vehicle . Would buy again .
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