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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

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Lisa M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/16/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz

I like the way it handles, the look and the fact it has a small truck bed.. We took it on a long trip mostly comfortable. Driver seat got uncomfortable. The cruise control is touchy and it doesn't set easily. It also doesn't have the automatic slow down like my Elantra had while in cruise control was set. If it does I haven't found it yet. Overall at good value for what it is.
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Brian J.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/16/2026
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Tows and Carries like a Small Truck, Drives like a Mid Size SUV.

Tows and Carries like a Small Truck, Drives and Parks like a Mid Size SUV.
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Priscilla B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/15/2026
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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

A fabulous ride! A vehicle who can make my hill of a driveway deserves great praise! I live on a steep hill with a long drive. The Juneau makes it every time!
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Tanya N.
2025 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
02/13/2026
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Amazing little truck.

It's been able to handle everything I've thrown at it with no complaints.
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Albert B.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/12/2026
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Santa Cruze 2025

It is a great car!
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Melanie C.
2025 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
02/11/2026
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Big Payoff for the $$$

I purchased my 2025 Santa Cruz SEL with Activity package after tons of research. The overall styling won me over first. After purchase, it was the amazing features that the truck has to offer. The safety features are a huge bonus.
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Kristopher H.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/11/2026
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Quality and Comfort on Wheels

The Santa Cruz is slick and comfortable. Many features offer a great and smooth ride.
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Gwynn N.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/11/2026
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My XRT

I really liked the Hyundai SC XRT from the first time I saw one. The red stands out nicely and the styling is eye catching. The only issue I have and it would have played a huge part in my decision to buy was no heated steering wheel.
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Byron M.
2025 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
02/11/2026
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I liked the vehicle I can't buy it again because you quit making them

Finance department sucks dealing with them was like pulling teeth to make a payment I had to call multiple times and get hung up on multiple times I've never been more displeased with a financial institution is I have been with Hyundai finance America
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Michael M.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/10/2026
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Fun to drive

My Santa Cruz drives and feels like a sporty Tucson. The small truck bed is large enough for 95% of my truck needs. I have an old F150 that I just don't use anymore and plan to sell. The Santa Cruz looks great, drives great, covers my truck needs, and fits in my garage.
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Iosefo F.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/09/2026
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Good

It's ok but interest is too high.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/09/2026 12:31 PM

Hello Losefo,

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. ^cc
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Kevin L.
2025 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
02/05/2026
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Love it

Love the vehicle, price a little too pricey
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Bruce E.
2025 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
02/04/2026
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2025 Review

The bluelink is awful but otherwise not bad.
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Richard H.
2025 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
02/04/2026
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2025

I love this vehicle. Gas mileage is decent. Only negative to me is that it’s extra for a bed cover.
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Janice P.
2025 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
02/04/2026
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? Not sure what to write.

We love it.
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Roger A.
2025 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
02/03/2026
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As I have already said, A very best vehicle.

One of the best vehicles that I have bought.
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Richard S.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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02/02/2026
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Pros and Cons of the Santa Cruize

Do not buy this truck without the turbocharged engine it is a huge mistake! Standard engine is way underpowered!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 02/02/2026 04:30 PM

Richard, thank you for sharing your first impressions of your 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz with us. Our customers’ opinions greatly matter to us when considering future versions of our vehicles. ^cc
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Roderick P.
2025 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
01/31/2026
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Love it: pep, handling, video surround, integrity, comfort,ez, warmup

Fun to drive, women in my life want it when I am done with it (hmmm…untimely death?) zippy, stops ez, stops when needed but I hadn’t picked up on it, comfy with seating AC, sunroof, heated/cooled seats n steering wheel, ez entry/exit, small bed with tonneau but has towing hitch for serious cargo, etc
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Paul F.
2025 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
01/30/2026
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2025 Santa Cruz XRT

Top notch vehicle.
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Patricia C.
2025 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
01/30/2026
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My opinion

Don’t like the way the transmission feels
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