2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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4.5
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Carolyna V.
2024 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
06/30/2026
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Santa Cruz 2024

I love everything about this vehicle including feeling safe while drivIng and traveling.
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Thomas G.
2024 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
06/30/2026
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I LOVE MY CAR!!

I saw a prototype of this cars years ago .....I forgot about it after sometime....then I saw one on the street....wow I had too have one.....
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Douglas B.
2024 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
06/30/2026
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why I like my Santa Cruz

The only thing I miss is a compass and being able to do a map search
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Amy W.
2024 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
06/30/2026
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Will Miss my Santa Cruz :-(

Not sure why you are asking for opinions on a vehicle that is being discontinued. Hyundai made several huge errors that probably made this model unsuccessful. First, the DCT was ENTIRELY the WRONG transmission for this kind of vehicle. It’s a sports car transmission, not a truck transmission. I understand this was rectified for the 2026 model, but too little too late. I shudder to think how much $$ it cost to replace so many DCTs under warranty and for the life of me, cannot figure out why it took Hyundai 4 years to figure this out. Also, it was a total miss to not make a hybrid or EV version of this model. It was possible, the Tucson has hybrid versions. An EV would have flown off the lot. Hyundai would have finally had a good looking EV. Frankly the Hyundai EVs are the ugliest on the market.
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ROBERT M.
2024 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
06/29/2026
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Comfort

Dependable
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Cheryl W.
2024 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
06/29/2026
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Satisfaction Guaranteed

Extremely satisfied with the customer service
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Andrew E.
2024 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
06/29/2026
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SUV with a small truck bed

Needed new rear suspension @ 30,000 miles which they did replace as they were under warranty. But, I have NEVER put any heavy weight in the back and have only driven it on flat surfaces. VERY happy with their warranty which is why I went with hyundai in the first place
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Robert B.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/29/2026
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Horrible vehicle; Horrible warranty

I really wanted to like thus vehicke. It looks nice. However, tat is about all that is good with this vehicle. Horrible gas mileage (14 miles per gallon), very uncomfortable seats and alot of outside road noise. Vehicle currently has about 4,000 miles on it abd the check engine light cane on. I took it to the dealership to check it out abd I was told I would have to pay $249.00for diagnosis services abd that it wasn't covered under Hyundai's "outstanding" warranty. It appears that Hyundai's "outstanding" warranty is not worth the paper it is written on; except perhaps for toilet paper. I would not recommend any Hyundai product to anyone!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/30/2026 10:05 AM

Hello Robert, We encourage you to continue working with your authorized Hyundai dealership for assistance.  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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Richard A.
2024 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
06/29/2026
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Great truck

We find our selves driving this vehicle more than our primary car
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Doug W.
2024 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
06/29/2026
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Not consumer friendly

The vehicle is overpriced from the dealer. Depreciation after purchase proves that. Your oil change intervals shorten the life expectancy of the engine for future purchasers. Hyundai isn't the only manufacturer but all your engineering designs in the name if improvements dont improve anything enough to justify the cost of repair. So let's just say you are not selling to better the consumers experience.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/30/2026 09:39 AM

Hello Doug, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2024 Santa Cruz. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc


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Tommy R.
2024 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
06/28/2026
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Our Compact Truck

Questionable
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Kellyn S.
2024 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
06/28/2026
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2024 Santa Cruz

Great vehicle.
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Susan E.
2024 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
06/28/2026
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Santa Cruz

Very convenient
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George B.
2024 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
06/27/2026
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Perfect size for my needs.

I no longer do construction work, so I don't need a big bed truck. This is perfect for grocery and trash runs. I also got a bed extender and it came in handy when I purchased a 75 inch TV and brought it home. Gas mileage is averaging 24 mpg. I've owned several trucks and never got the mileage like this before. The ride is very comfortable and in the winter the heated seats work great! One last thing I purchased this because it was rated to tow up to 3500 lbs. I towed an 18 foot pontoon boat with no problem at all.
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Jim E.
2024 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
06/27/2026
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2024 Santa Cruz Night

Good overall quality and features for the money
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Keith P.
2024 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
06/27/2026
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Love our Santa Cruz

We love the comfortable interior and still have a pickup bed to haul thing. We live in a rural area and are VERY happy with our gas mileage, usually around 32 or 33mph.
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Daniel P.
2024 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
06/26/2026
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Perfect Trucklet

Handling/suspension/comfort of a car with enough truck function for anyone who isn't towing bales of hay
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Virgil M.
2024 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
06/26/2026
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/29/2026 11:13 AM

Hello Virgil, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. We’re sorry to hear about your experience. If you’d like to share more details directly or need any assistance, we encourage you to contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. One of our representatives will be happy to assist you further. Thank you ^cc 


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Lenelle A.
2024 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
06/26/2026
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Santa cruz

Enjoyed driving.
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Dana J.
2024 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
06/26/2026
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Hyundai Santa cruz

Pleased with it
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